Guest house Cape Vue Country House

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1 Middagkrans Road, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.9/10! (score from 250 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.7
Exceptional
250 reviews

Good breakfasts, great front office staff - professional and very friendly and helpful, nice lounge with an honesty bar which is always nice.

Brendan South Africa

Great rooms, breakfast and Basil the manager with a lot of tipps. Would stay again. And try the Cape Vue wine.

Roger Switzerland

Exceptional location with incredible views of mountains all around yet within walking distance of the village. Stunning room and delicious breakfast. This guest house comes highly recommended.

Juliet South Africa

Beautiful mountain views. Walking distance to town and restaurants. Best omelette I’ve ever eaten.

Dean South Africa

Quiet, elegant and relaxing, the views from the breakfast porch are breathtaking and the breakfast was delicious with great attention to detail

Donna United States

Beautifully decorated and set, with a wonderful view of the mountains and walking to distance to restaurants and the main street.

Sarah United Kingdom

The most beautiful, tranquil location with breathtaking views at every turn. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed with excellent attention to detail. A divine breakfast spread and hot breakfast menu accompanied by freshly made bread, juices and coffees. The staff were lovely and very attentive to our every need where applicable. I highly recommend this venue and will definitely be back.

Julia South Africa

beautiful setting a well laid out guest house and an excellent team looking after you under the leadership of Basil well worth a visit

Michael South Africa

The views are like none other, the gardens are beautiful, so many lovely details including fab toiletries in bathroom, fluffy towels by the pool, drinks in the fridge and the breakfast setting is magical (as was the breakfast)

Niki United Kingdom

Location was very good, near to many restaurants and town center. The room and entire house is nicely decorated and very comfortable. The pool with the views is just tops. breakfast was great too. Would definitely stay here again

Simon Switzerland
9.7
Exceptional
250 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good breakfasts, great front office staff - professional and very friendly and helpful, nice lounge with an honesty bar which is always nice.”
    Brendan Brendan South Africa South Africa
  • “Great rooms, breakfast and Basil the manager with a lot of tipps. Would stay again. And try the Cape Vue wine.”
    Roger Roger Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Exceptional location with incredible views of mountains all around yet within walking distance of the village. Stunning room and delicious breakfast. This guest house comes highly recommended.”
    Juliet Juliet South Africa South Africa
  • “Beautiful mountain views. Walking distance to town and restaurants. Best omelette I’ve ever eaten.”
    Dean Dean South Africa South Africa
  • “Quiet, elegant and relaxing, the views from the breakfast porch are breathtaking and the breakfast was delicious with great attention to detail”
    Donna Donna United States United States
  • “Beautifully decorated and set, with a wonderful view of the mountains and walking to distance to restaurants and the main street.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The most beautiful, tranquil location with breathtaking views at every turn. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed with excellent attention to detail.”
    Julia Julia South Africa South Africa
  • “beautiful setting a well laid out guest house and an excellent team looking after you under the leadership of Basil well worth a visit”
    Michael Michael South Africa South Africa
  • “The views are like none other, the gardens are beautiful, so many lovely details including fab toiletries in bathroom, fluffy towels by the pool, drinks in the fridge and the breakfast setting is...”
    Niki Niki United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was very good, near to many restaurants and town center. The room and entire house is nicely decorated and very comfortable. The pool with the views is just tops. breakfast was great too.”
    Simon Simon Switzerland Switzerland

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi8.8
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Situated in Franschhoek, 3.7 miles from Maison Estate, Cape Vue Country House features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 350 yards from Hugenot Monument, 650 yards from Heritage Square and 0.6 miles from Franschhoek Art House. The guest house has family rooms.

The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Cape Vue Country House provides some units with pool views, and rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels.

Guests at Cape Vue Country House can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

The guest house offers a sun terrace. Guests at Cape Vue Country House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Franschhoek, like hiking and cycling.

The Franschhoek Market is 0.7 miles from the accommodation, while Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is 1.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 41 miles from Cape Vue Country House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Cape Vue Country House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Jan 2018.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Max adults: 2
Deluxe King Room
  • 1 large double bed
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Max adults: 3
Suite with Mountain View
  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 2
Suite with Mountain View
  • 1 large double bed
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Max adults: 2
Budget Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

9.7
Exceptional · 250 reviews
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  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location 9.9
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  • Free WiFi8.8
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  • Brendan South Africa

    “Good breakfasts, great front office staff - professional and very friendly and helpful, nice lounge with an honesty bar which is always nice.”

  • Roger Switzerland

    “Great rooms, breakfast and Basil the manager with a lot of tipps. Would stay again. And try the Cape Vue wine.”

  • Juliet South Africa

    “Exceptional location with incredible views of mountains all around yet within walking distance of the village. Stunning room and delicious breakfast. This guest house comes highly recommended.”

  • Dean South Africa

    “Beautiful mountain views. Walking distance to town and restaurants. Best omelette I’ve ever eaten.”

  • Donna United States

    “Quiet, elegant and relaxing, the views from the breakfast porch are breathtaking and the breakfast was delicious with great attention to detail”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “Beautifully decorated and set, with a wonderful view of the mountains and walking to distance to restaurants and the main street.”

  • Julia South Africa

    “The most beautiful, tranquil location with breathtaking views at every turn. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed with excellent attention to detail. A divine breakfast spread and hot breakfast menu accompanied by freshly made bread, juices and coffees. The staff were lovely and very attentive to our every need where applicable. I highly recommend this venue and will definitely be back.”

  • Michael South Africa

    “beautiful setting a well laid out guest house and an excellent team looking after you under the leadership of Basil well worth a visit”

  • Niki United Kingdom

    “The views are like none other, the gardens are beautiful, so many lovely details including fab toiletries in bathroom, fluffy towels by the pool, drinks in the fridge and the breakfast setting is magical (as was the breakfast)”

  • Simon Switzerland

    “Location was very good, near to many restaurants and town center. The room and entire house is nicely decorated and very comfortable. The pool with the views is just tops. breakfast was great too. Would definitely stay here again”

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  • Hi can we walk to centre of town at night
    Yes absolutely. The closest restaurant is 450 meters from our entrance & the others within 1 Klm Our Guesthouse is very well lit up at our entrance, gardens etc., Basil
    Answered on 22 February 2022
  • Would you accept a four month baby. We would come with our own travel cot.
    Unfortunately, we don't take Children under 12 years old....sorry Basil
    Answered on 23 February 2022
  • Do all your rooms have an outside area please Thank you
    Yes, all Rooms have a door leading out to a private Patio
    Answered on 28 February 2022
  • Hi, would I be able to bring my pet dog with?
    Unfortunately no pets at Cape Vue
    Answered on 4 January 2022
  • Hello, if I wanted to book for 2023 please can you advise when payment would be taken? Many thanks
    Good day, once you've booked through Booking.com and you've paid them, Cape Vue can only take your payment the day after you checked in. Hope that answers your question.
    Answered on 4 May 2022

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Hosted by Basil Cary

9.8
Host review score
Basil Cary
Cape Vue Country House is situated on a Boutique Wine Farm, 600 meters from the centre of the Franschhoek Village, where some of South Africa's Top Restaurants are with numerous Wine Farms to do Wine Tasting.... surrounded by majestic Mountains.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Hugenot Monument
    0.1 miles
  • Huguenot Memorial Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Franschhoek Monument
    0.2 miles
  • Heritage Square
    0.3 miles
  • Art de vivre Gallery
    0.4 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    0.4 miles
  • Bordeaux Street Gallery Franschhoek
    0.5 miles
  • The Franschhoek Market
    0.6 miles
  • Franschhoek Art House
    0.6 miles
  • Franschhoek Church
    0.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Taki's
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant Reubens
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Maison Estate
    3.4 miles
  • Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
    11.3 miles
  • Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
    11.4 miles
Natural beauty
  • Mountain Middagkrans
    1.9 miles
  • River Berg River
    4.3 miles
  • Sea/ocean Indian
    24.9 miles
Closest airports
  • Cape Town International Airport
    30.5 miles
How to get to Cape Vue Country House from Cape Town International Airport
    Private shuttle
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Cape Vue Country House

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance Off-site
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
  • Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Heated pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
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House rules Cape Vue Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

10:30 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,700 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cape Vue Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform Cape Vue Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Cape Vue Country House

  • The prices at Cape Vue Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Cape Vue Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Cape Vue Country House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Cape Vue Country House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Happy hour
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Cape Vue Country House (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Cape Vue Country House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Cape Vue Country House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Franschhoek.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Cape Vue Country House by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 45min