Val d' Or Estate

Nestled in the foothills of the Western Cape's magnificent Franschhoek Mountains, surrounded by beautiful gardens, this exquisite estate is a haven of relaxation and tranquility.

Set on 35 hectares of wine farm, Val’ d Or Estate welcomes guests to experience genuine South African hospitality. Enjoy a round of golf at one of the many golf estates in the area or sip a cocktail on the terrace overlooking vineyards and mountains. Business travellers can combine work with pleasure by making use of the on-site meeting facilities.

The pool area is the ideal place to soak up the sun or simply relax in style. Read a book from the library in the garden or plan a day of trout fishing or horse riding. With each of the guest rooms boasting magnificent views of the surrounding area, you are ensured a memorable stay only minutes from the centre of the Cape’s culinary capital – Franschhoek.

Rooms: 14

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Bar – Newspapers – Garden – Non-Smoking Rooms – Family Rooms – Safety Deposit Box – Heating – Airconditioning

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km) – Fishing – Children's Playground – Library – Hiking – BBQ Facilities – Cycling – Horse Riding – Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Airport Shuttle – Babysitting/Child Services – Laundry – Dry Cleaning – Breakfast in the Room – Ironing Service – Bridal Suite – Packed Lunches – Tour Desk – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free private parking is possible on site.

Food & beverage

Cold and hot breakfast options are available every morning. Self-catering guests are welcome to book breakfast at the guest house at an additional charge.

Whether you are looking to organize a meeting, conference, wedding or other event, the staff’s commitment to providing you with an exceptional experience assure you a memorable time. Menus and catering plans can be adapted to your individual requirements.

Area information

Explore Franschhoek’s French heritage at the Hugenot museum or discover the region either on foot or horse back.

Paarl and Stellenbosch are approximately 30 minutes drive from Franschhoek, allowing you to visit larger shopping malls and other attractions.

Discover Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve or the bird sanctuary along the banks of the river Berg. Various ostrich and crocodile farms in the area are also worth a visit.

To experience the Cape from a birds eye view, enjoy an exhilarating ballooning trip.

Travel information

■ By car

From Cape Town Airport:
▪ Take the N2 South towards Somerset West.
▪ After about 2km, take the first exit: the R300 to Bellville and Durbanville.
▪ The R300 will take you through to the N1.
▪ Turn onto the N1 towards Paarl.
▪ From here follow the directions below.

From Cape Town:
▪ Take the N1 towards Paarl.
▪ Continue on the N1 until you reach the R44 Stellenbosch / (R101) Klapmuts / Wellington turn-off (about 19.5km after the R300 turn-off).
▪ Take this turn-off and turn right at the stop sign at the bottom of the turn-off.
▪ Go under the bridge and cross over the 4-way stop indicating (R101).
▪ Continue on this road for about 500m where you will see the (R45) turn-off to Franschhoek to your left.
▪ Take this road and travel for approximately 9km until you reach the T-junction (you will see Vrede en Lust on your right and cross over an old rail track right before you reach the T-junction).
▪ At the T-junction turn right towards Franschhoek R45 (you will find Kaap Agri and the Exel Petrol Garage on your left and Plaisir de Merle on your right).
▪ 1km further you will find Simondium Country Lodge on your left. Continue along this road and pass the R310 to Stellenbosch, which will be on your right about 2.1km further.
▪ Cross the Dwars River bridge, pass the Groot Drakenstein Games Club on your left and L’Omarins on your right.
▪ Continue past Graham Beck and Bridge House on your right and The Riverside on your left. You will then cross the Berg River bridge.
▪ From here it is approximately 2.9 kilometres until you find the Val d'OrEstate entrance on your left (please look out for us directly after Le Manoir de Brendel, which is situated on the right).
▪ Turn left onto a sand road. Travel along this road for approximately 700m and enter through the gates.
▪ At the fork, choose to go right and at the second fork, right again. This road will take you to Reception and Check-in.

Important information

Deposit is refundable subject to the cancellation policy

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