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Cape Vue Country House

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

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 263 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.6
Exceptional
263 reviews

Great recommendations from the owner. Great breakfast

Christopher United Kingdom

Amazing house, so beautiful! The staff are all wonderful and very friendly! The location was brilliant too, quick walk to the main road! We loved it here

Polly United Kingdom

The hotel and views are gorgeous, the staff is amazing, the room is great and the breakfast is wonderful. It's close-by the city center with its amazing restaurant and the start of the wine tram. Our stay was perfect!

Jonathan Belgium

Everything! Amazing mountain views on all sides . Great location quiet but short walk to town . Excellent decor. comfortable bed and lovely cotton bedding. Beautiful patio outside rooms . Everyone friendly and great freshly cooked breakfast.

Calliopi United Kingdom

Amazing stay on this beautiful small luxury lodge. Our honeymoon suite had a beautiful view and the best bed EVER and small great details like heated bathroom floor. Mr. Basil and his team were amazing, thank you for everything!

Daniel Brazil

A fabulous place in a fabulous location. Every detail was right, and we had a wonderful time. Can't wait to go back. Basil and his team even made the weather behave!

Nick United Kingdom

Stunning panoramic views, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff that made our stay just perfect. Super close to town (a quick walk) but still secluded and peaceful. Couldn’t ask for anything better.

Tessa Malta

Warm and comfy house Location&View : not far from the town center , with beautiful mountain view and small yard with lovely lemon trees Nice breakfast I love minibar in the living room Nice place to stay !!

Krissadee Thailand

Out of town get close enough to walk Beautiful views of the mountains Peaceful, Tranquil & lovely gardens

Frank South Africa

beautiful setting and nice lounge area with fire, great for winter stays. Beds very comfy and warm, and shower was clean and good pressure. Breakfast was good.

Patrick South Africa
9.6
Exceptional
263 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great recommendations from the owner. Great breakfast”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing house, so beautiful! The staff are all wonderful and very friendly! The location was brilliant too, quick walk to the main road! We loved it here”
    Polly Polly United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel and views are gorgeous, the staff is amazing, the room is great and the breakfast is wonderful. It's close-by the city center with its amazing restaurant and the start of the wine tram.”
    Jonathan Jonathan Belgium Belgium
  • “Everything! Amazing mountain views on all sides . Great location quiet but short walk to town . Excellent decor. comfortable bed and lovely cotton bedding. Beautiful patio outside rooms .”
    Calliopi Calliopi United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing stay on this beautiful small luxury lodge. Our honeymoon suite had a beautiful view and the best bed EVER and small great details like heated bathroom floor. Mr.”
    Daniel Daniel Brazil Brazil
  • “A fabulous place in a fabulous location. Every detail was right, and we had a wonderful time. Can't wait to go back. Basil and his team even made the weather behave!”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Stunning panoramic views, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff that made our stay just perfect. Super close to town (a quick walk) but still secluded and peaceful. Couldn’t ask for anything better.”
    Tessa Tessa Malta Malta
  • “Warm and comfy house Location&View : not far from the town center , with beautiful mountain view and small yard with lovely lemon trees Nice breakfast I love minibar in the living room Nice place to...”
    Krissadee Krissadee Thailand Thailand
  • “Out of town get close enough to walk Beautiful views of the mountains Peaceful, Tranquil & lovely gardens”
    Frank Frank South Africa South Africa
  • “beautiful setting and nice lounge area with fire, great for winter stays. Beds very comfy and warm, and shower was clean and good pressure. Breakfast was good.”
    Patrick Patrick South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location9.8

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Situated in Franschhoek, 18 miles from Boschenmeer Golf Course, Cape Vue Country House features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 19.3 miles from Stellenbosch University and 23 miles from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, the property provides a garden and a terrace. 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 offers 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 area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at the guest house.

Heidelberg Golf Club is 31.1 miles from Cape Vue Country House, while Hugenot Monument is 350 yards from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 41 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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 (9.8)

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional · 263 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location9.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great recommendations from the owner. Great breakfast”
  • Polly
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing house, so beautiful! The staff are all wonderful and very friendly! The location was brilliant too, quick walk to the main road! We loved it here”
  • Jonathan
    BelgiumBelgium
    “The hotel and views are gorgeous, the staff is amazing, the room is great and the breakfast is wonderful. It's close-by the city center with its amazing restaurant and the start of the wine tram. Our stay was perfect!”
  • Calliopi
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything! Amazing mountain views on all sides . Great location quiet but short walk to town . Excellent decor. comfortable bed and lovely cotton bedding. Beautiful patio outside rooms . Everyone friendly and great freshly cooked breakfast.”
  • Daniel
    BrazilBrazil
    “Amazing stay on this beautiful small luxury lodge. Our honeymoon suite had a beautiful view and the best bed EVER and small great details like heated bathroom floor. Mr. Basil and his team were amazing, thank you for everything!”
  • Nick
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A fabulous place in a fabulous location. Every detail was right, and we had a wonderful time. Can't wait to go back. Basil and his team even made the weather behave!”
  • Tessa
    MaltaMalta
    “Stunning panoramic views, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff that made our stay just perfect. Super close to town (a quick walk) but still secluded and peaceful. Couldn’t ask for anything better.”
  • Krissadee
    ThailandThailand
    “Warm and comfy house Location&View : not far from the town center , with beautiful mountain view and small yard with lovely lemon trees Nice breakfast I love minibar in the living room Nice place to stay !!”
  • Frank
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Out of town get close enough to walk Beautiful views of the mountains Peaceful, Tranquil & lovely gardens”
  • Patrick
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “beautiful setting and nice lounge area with fire, great for winter stays. Beds very comfy and warm, and shower was clean and good pressure. Breakfast was good.”
Property questions and answers
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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, ...
    Answered on 22 February 2022
  • wondered if it possible to share one of the two available rooms with our son. Is there a pull out couch we could use instead of renting a second room?...
    Hi, Yes our 2 Luxury Suites have the option of adding a single bed in the Room, as long as your son is older than 12, as we dont take children under 1...
    Answered on 13 July 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
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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
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

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.

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

  • 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

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

  • 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
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours

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

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

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 45min