Name: Corner House Residence
Address: 5 Union Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa, 5 Union Street, Western Cape, 7690, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $73 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Corner House Residence

5 Union Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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We are located in the heart of Franschhoek on a quiet avenue, just a few minutes' walk from Le Quarter Français and the lovely main street lined with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Owner Michaela Julian has transformed this former guest house into an eco-friendly, elegant boutique hotel utilizing her extensive international expertize, giving back the warmth and sense of a family home balanced with modest elegance and comfort. Michaela, a Co-Founder of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy, and her highly educated and professional team offer their local expert recommendations on where to eat, what to do, an exclusive wine tasting, and insider tourist ideas. Each room is named after a local grape variety and has crisp linen, a mini bar with hot and cold beverages, and Charlotte Rhys products. Enjoy a delectable a' la carte breakfast overlooking the manicured garden and swimming pool, or share your experiences with other guests during the complementary sundowner wine tasting showcasing wines from our partner vineyard Haut Espoir, which produces unique handcrafted wines that are in harmony with nature.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Double Room

1 queen bed

Luxury Double Room

1 twin bed

and

1 king bed

Superior Double Room

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Deluxe Room

1 king bed

Small Double Room

1 full bed

Standard Double Room

1 queen bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.5

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.0

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

8.6

See what guests loved the most:

Michael
Switzerland
“Amazing breakfast, easy checkin, quiet, beautiful room.”
Max
Sweden
“The breakfast was good, and the location was central in Franschhoek; the manager was always around and eager to help us get the most out of our stay.”
Rosanne
South Africa
“Place was beautiful , nice and clean and had all amenities. Staff was friendly and breakfast was delicious - would definitely stay again!”
Ulrike
Australia
“loved the fireplace and that we were allowed to sit there at night to play cards with our friends ( we were 2 couples) breakfast was great too.”
Janet
United States of America
“This is a lovely, boutique-style hotel with beautiful gardens of flowers, plants and bushes. It is very pretty. We find that the rooms are bright, modern and very comfortable. We stayed here for the first time in 2022, and wanted to come back...”
Venkatiah
Mauritius
“Super clean room with all amenities. Staff were great. We did not expect to see a Nespresso machine in our room with complimentary capsules. We received 1 complimentary water bottle. Mini fridge was loaded ( extra charges applicable for any item...”
Jemsquasz
United Kingdom
“We had a super stay at The Corner House! Would highly recommend! Staff were super friendly and helpful. Pictures on Booking.com true to property. Great place. Breakfast was lovely with a buffet style offering plus cooked eggs and bacon. ...”
Travelling
South Africa
“Great location, quaint accommodation, big room, clean, lovely breakfast, accommodating staff, Ellias was great! We really enjoyed our time here.”
India
United States of America
“Great stay with very nice and accommodating staff! Great location to the area with private parking and very quiet.”
Amy
Qatar
“Extremely comfortable beds, very friendly and helpful staff. breakfast was outstanding each day! Showers were hot and so powerful. Lovely stocked fridge. Fire in the room was amazing and well stocked. Made use of the laundry facilities, super...”

Managed by Michaela Julian

Company review score: 9.3Based on 5,342 reviews from 25 properties

25 managed properties

Company info

We moved to Franschhoek after spending many years in Europe, Middle East and Asia and have come to realize that Franschhoek is a special gem in South Africa. Our aim is to make your stay memorable and together with our team of 3 who have worked at our guesthouse for the last 8-10 years your wishes are our aim to fulfill.

Property info

Located in the heart of Franschhoek on a quiet avenue, minutes’ walk from Le Quarter Francais and the pretty main street filled with boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Owner Michaela Julian has transformed this former guest house using her extensive international experience into an eco-friendly stylish boutique hotel, bringing back the warmth and feel of a family home balanced with discreet elegance and comfort. A Co-founder of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy, Michaela and her team of highly trained and discreet staff provide expert local advice on where to eat, enjoy an intimate wine tasting and insider sightseeing tips. Each room is named and themed after a local grape variety and offers crisp sheets, a pillow selection, mini bar with hot and cold beverages, Charlotte Rhys toiletries, complete with shower or bath facilities. Indulge in the a' la carte breakfast overlooking the small landscaped garden and swimming pool or share your stories with fellow guests at the complimentary sundowner wine tasting.

Neighborhood info

Corner House Residence is located in a quiet residential area only a few minutes away from the bustling main road. The surroundings are picturesque with a stunning view of the Franschhoek mountains from the guesthouse garden and verandah. The garden is lush and green in summer providing a perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The swimming pool invites for a refreshing dip in the hot summers.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,French,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Corner House Residence
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

3 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 500 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Corner House Residence accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Corner House Residence of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The prices at Corner House Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Corner House Residence is 1,650 feet from the center of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Corner House Residence offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Manicure
- Couples' massage
- Facial treatments
- Neck massage
- Body treatments
- Hand massage
- Swimming pool
- Back massage
- Pedicure
- Head massage
- Waxing services
- Foot massage
- Body scrub
- Full-body massage
- Beauty services
Check-in at Corner House Residence is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Room options at Corner House Residence include:
- Double
Guests staying at Corner House Residence can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go

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