Realou Franschhoek Guest House, Franschhoek, Western Cape
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » DESCRIPTION: Realou Franschhoek (1868) is a exclusive seven roomed 4 Star Guest House , all with private entrances, which is located in the heart of village and a block from the restaurants and shops. This historical monument, painstakingly restored with yellowwood beams, quarry tiles, Oregon Flooring, corrugated roofing, and Cape Dutch Gable also boasts state of the art internet computers for all rooms. It has a Teppanyaki Breakfast Grill, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a solar heated swimming pool and is set in lush gardens with many bubbling water features and majestic mountain views. Realou Franschhoek stretches across a block on both van Wijk and Cabriere Street on the bottom, exclusive, vineyard half of Franschhoek Village. Realou Franschhoek is a historical monument painstakingly restored with yellowwood beams, quarry tiles, Oregon Flooring, Corrugated Roofing and Cape Dutch Gable. At the core of its 1860’s charm lies George’s state of the art technical infrastructure including computer and ADSL internet and piped music in each room. Maria has elegantly decorated each room with the finest fabrics and up market finishes. Realou Franschhoek has a heated swimming pool with many bubbling water features set in a lush garden to provide a peaceful and restful environment for enjoying the many Gastronomical and Aesthetic delights of this quaint little village situated in the heart of the Winelands. AccommodationAll suites offer a PC with ADSL internet access, fan, access to satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. All decor and furnishings are of the highest quality including white bathrobes, slippers, candles, elegant wine glasses and luxurious towels. Harley Suite (sleeps 2): This suite has a Queen-size bed with a leather Headboard and animal skins on the floor. Separate bathroom with a Victorian bath and a separate toilet and dressing room. This suite has an interleading door to the Family Suite and a separate entrance into the garden and easy and safe access to the street and village. It has its own table under the reed veranda overlooking the garden. Honeymoon Suite (sleeps 4): This suite has a spacious bedroom, with a luxurious Queen-size sleigh bed. It has a mezzanine level, accessed by wooden Oregon staircase that has a lounge with a double sleeper couch. The separate bathroom, fitted with marble finish, has a washbasin, a walk in shower, toilet and a Jacuzzi Spa Bath and walk in dressing room. It has a kitchenette with fridge and microwave. It also has a separate entrance into the garden and easy and safe access to the street and village. The Honeymoon Suite has its own table under the reed veranda overlooking the garden. Cape Dutch Suite (sleeps 2): This suite has a spacious bedroom with a King-size four poster bed and a separate adjoining study. It is possible to arrange for a roll in bed or cot for children. This suite also has a small fridge and microwave. The separate bathroom has a walk in shower and toilet and a deep free standing bath. It has an internal entrance to the garden and one onto the street. The garden gates allow for easy and secure access to the village. Ursula Family Suite (sleeps 4): This suite has a spacious bedroom with a King-size four poster bed and a large lounge with wrap around entertaining sofa (perfect for kids). It is also possible to arrange for a roll in bed or cot for children. The separate bathroom has a walk in shower and toilet and a deep free standing bath. It has an internal entrance to the garden and one onto the street. The garden gates allow for easy and secure access to the village. Spa Bath Suite (sleeps 2): The Spa Bath Suite is located in the main house and leads out onto the garden and pond. This suite has a spacious bedroom, with a luxurious Queen-size double sleigh bed and chaise lounge sofa. The open plan bathroom with large Jacuzzi Spa Bath is fitted with marble finishes, a shower, washbasin and a separate walk in toilet. The suite also has a kitchenette. It has a separate entrance into the garden which allows easy and safe access to the street and village. Perfect for a romantic getaway and privacy. The Nellie Suite The Realou Franschhoek Nellie Suite is located on Franschhoek Cabriere street which is in the heart of Franschhoek Village, and around the corner from the areas famous restaurants. The Realou Franschhoek Nellie Suite has a separate spacious bedroom, a free 24/7 ADSL internet access with a desk and a chair as well as a Queen size bed, TV and a small kitchenette with a small fridge and microwave. It also has a washbasin and a separate bathroom with a walk in shower, Jacuzzi bath and toilet It also has a separate entrance into the garden and easy and safe access to street and village. The Realou Franschhoek Nellie Suite has its own table under the reed veranda overlooking the garden. All decor and furnishings are of the highest quality including the white bathrobes, slippers, candles, elegant wine glasses and luxurious towels. The Sun Suite The Realou Franschhoek Sun Suite is located on Franschhoek Cabriere Street which is in the heart of Franschhoek Village, and around the corner from the areas famous restaurants. The Realou Franschhoek Sun Suite has a separate spacious bedroom, a free 24/7 ADSL internet access with a desk and a chair as well as a Queen size bed and a TV. It also has a separate bathroom with a walk in shower and toilet. It has a separate entrance into the garden and easy and safe access to street and village. The Realou Franschhoek Sun Suite has its own table under the reed veranda overlooking the garden. All decor and furnishings are of the highest quality including the white bathrobes, slippers, candles, elegant wine glasses and luxurious towels. LocationRealou Franschhoek is a block away from Franschhoek’s best restaurants and within walking distance to at least three of the better Franschhoek wine farms and wine tasting venues. This is just the escape needed to recover from one’s hectic travels in the City of Cape Town. Franschhoek is ideally placed on the map to or from the Garden Route or Hermanus and is less than 30 minutes from Stellenbosch and Paarl. |
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DIRECTIONS: From the Airport on the N1 Highway (recommended) From Cape Town, pass Bellville and Brackenfell turnoffs. Take the next turnoff named Stellenbosch Klapmuts and turn right at the stop. About 500 meters (1500 feet) further, pass over the 4 way stop. After the 4 way stop turn left at the Franschhoek sign. Carry on with this road until it ends in a T-junction right after the railway tracks, at which you turn right. This road will take you straight into Franschhoek. Via the N2 Highway From Cape Town, pass the Winelands One Stop Engen Petrol Station. Take the first Stellenbosch turnoff and keep on travelling to Stellenbosch. This road will end in a T-junction. Turn right at the T-junction and travel into and straight through Stellenbosch (no turnoffs) and turn right into Hellshoogte Pass. After 15 minutes without turning off on this road you will come to T-junction. Turn right to Franschhoek. 19 km over the bridge and once in Franschhoek turn right at Spar. Realou is 500m down on the left hand side. |
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