Bed and breakfast Residence Vive la Vie
Uitkykstreet 27, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa – Great location - show map
Fantastic size bedroom, with bar fridge and everything you need. Lovely pool area. Good location within walking distance to the village. Excellent breakfast with huge selection to choose from. Very friendly, helpful staff and manager was also really friendly.
South AfricaIdeal for a family get away. We were able to all be together on the deck and pool area, but all had our own space when we wanted to relax.
South AfricaFriendly warm welcome, beautifull clean rooms and excellent breakfast.
South AfricaBreakfast was beyond expectation. I had to attend a function at La Petit Dauphine and Pearl Valley. Your facility was perfectly located for our overnight stay.
South Africa1)Breakfast (unbelievable forget about five star hotel breakfasts this is much better) 2)Champagne on arrival 3)Super friendly staff 4)THE PRICE !! 5)African decorations inside room. 6)Sparkling Blue Pool 7)Little stoepie (veranda outside ) 8) As I love exercise I loved the extra 3 minutes walk in to the Centre after all the eating , so perfect location ! 9)Soft white linen. 10) Super comfy beds and huge open shower .
South AfricaVery friendly staff. Good room facilities. Very good breakfast. Aircon/heating. Super bathroom.
South AfricaThe property was so quaint and the staff was so friendly and kind. Not to mention the breakfast was MADE TO ORDER. They made you feel right at home. The rooms were beautifully decorated with complimentary coffee and refreshments. We will definitely be back!
CanadaThe staff was really friendly. Rooms were clean. Good breakfast.
GermanyGorgeously appointed and spacious rooms and house. The pool area is so peaceful and a lovely way to relax after seeing the sights. The staff are so helpful and happy to help with big smiles which really makes a difference. The property is as described in every way and a quiet location (which due to traffic on the main Street in Franschhoek some others are not)
United KingdomVery beautiful property and room. Staff very friendly and right in the heart of wine country.
Ireland
Residence Vive la Vie
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Sharon
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Tracey
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Danie
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Ricardo
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Caren
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Marion
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Laura
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Hannah
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Paul
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Gemma
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One of our bestsellers in Franschhoek! Located in Franschhoek, 15-minutes' walk from the village centre, Residence Vive la Vie offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Open since 2016, the property is within 7.5 miles of the Franschhoek Motor Museum. The property is 0.9 miles from Dieu Donne Winery.
All units is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom, and some rooms at the bed and breakfast have a terrace. At Residence Vive la Vie, all rooms come with a seating area.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a continental breakfast.
Residence Vive la Vie offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the bed and breakfast.
The Franschhoek Market is 900 yards from Residence Vive la Vie. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 41 miles from the accommodation.
This is our guests' favourite part of Franschhoek, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
FREE parking!
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See what guests loved the most:
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Sharon
South Africa“Fantastic size bedroom, with bar fridge and everything you need. Lovely pool area. Good location within walking distance to the village. Excellent breakfast with huge selection to choose from. Very friendly, helpful staff and manager was also really friendly.” Read more
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Tracey
South Africa
“Ideal for a family get away. We were able to all be together on the deck and pool area, but all had our own space when we wanted to relax. ”
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Danie
South Africa
“Friendly warm welcome, beautifull clean rooms and excellent breakfast.”
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Ricardo
South Africa
“Breakfast was beyond expectation. I had to attend a function at La Petit Dauphine and Pearl Valley. Your facility was perfectly located for our overnight stay.”
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Caren
South Africa
“1)Breakfast (unbelievable forget about five star hotel breakfasts this is much better) 2)Champagne on arrival 3)Super friendly staff 4)THE PRICE !! 5)African decorations inside room. 6)Sparkling Blue Pool 7)Little stoepie (veranda outside ) 8) As I love exercise I loved the extra 3 minutes walk in to the Centre after all the eating , so perfect location ! 9)Soft white linen. 10) Super comfy beds and huge open shower .” Read more
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Marion
South Africa
“Very friendly staff. Good room facilities. Very good breakfast. Aircon/heating. Super bathroom.”
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Laura
Canada“The property was so quaint and the staff was so friendly and kind. Not to mention the breakfast was MADE TO ORDER. They made you feel right at home. The rooms were beautifully decorated with complimentary coffee and refreshments. We will definitely be back!” Read more
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Hannah
Germany“The staff was really friendly. Rooms were clean. Good breakfast.”
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Paul
United Kingdom“Gorgeously appointed and spacious rooms and house. The pool area is so peaceful and a lovely way to relax after seeing the sights. The staff are so helpful and happy to help with big smiles which really makes a difference. The property is as described in every way and a quiet location (which due to traffic on the main Street in Franschhoek some others are not)” Read more
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Gemma
Ireland“Very beautiful property and room. Staff very friendly and right in the heart of wine country. ”
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About Residence Vive la Vie
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Company information
Vive La Vie Portfolio was started in 2016 with the first guesthouse called Residence Vive La Vie, in 2018 another guesthouse was added to the portfolio called La Ferme Vive La Vie and in 2019 we added Les Chambres Guesthouse.
Property information
Residence Vive La Vie is located in Franschhoek with mountain views to leave you breathless. A short 15min walk from the centre of town. We offer you exclusive high end en-suite bedrooms with breakfast included each room has a Nesspresso Coffee machine and kettle for tea with we porvide complimentary the room also includes airconditioning, Tv with DSTV. The bathroom has a luxury shower and bathtubs in only the Superior Luxury en-suite rooms. In summer time the pool is just what you need to cool down and enjoy a sundowner drink. Or relax in your private outside patio before you leave for dinner in one of the many famous cafes or restaurants in Franschhoek. At Residence Vive La Vie you will find an airport shuttle and a garden. The property offers free private parking on site. The guest house is 1.4 km from Franschhoek Monument and 2.2 km from Haute Cabriere Winery. Cape Town International Airport is 49 km away. A shuttle is available upon request. The Guesthouse is brand new, it´s renovated from may untill july 2016, to offer the guest a 5 star level guesthouse, Residence Vive La Vie offers only En/Suite rooms.
Neighbourhood information
After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in France in 1685, when Protestantism was outlawed, hundreds of so-called Huguenots fled their homeland, 277 of them arriving by ship at the Cape of Good Hope. Many of them were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Oliphantshoek (Elephant’s Corner) – so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area. Soon after they settled here, it become known as Franschhoek (French Corner). This heritage lives on today with the Huguenot monument standing proudly at the top of the village. The museum nearby chronicles the history of those brave pioneers, with each of the original Huguenot farms having its own fascinating story to tell.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans, English, Dutch
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Franschhoek Church0.4 miles
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The Franschhoek Market0.4 miles
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Franschhoek Art House0.4 miles
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Bordeaux Street Gallery Franschhoek0.5 miles
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Franschhoek Wine Tram0.5 miles
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Art de vivre Gallery0.6 miles
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Heritage Square0.7 miles
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Franschhoek Monument0.7 miles
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Huguenot Memorial Museum0.8 miles
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Hugenot Monument0.8 miles
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Restaurant Roca0 miles
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Restaurant Ryan's Kitchen0.3 miles
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Cafe/bar Cafe Du Passe0.4 miles
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Maison Estate2.7 miles
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Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons10.7 miles
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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve11.4 miles
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Cape Town International Airport30.3 miles
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Facilities of Residence Vive la Vie
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Services & Extras
- Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Full body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa/wellness packages
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Adult only
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Seasonal
- Adult only
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Salt-water pool
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
- Dutch
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Bankcard
Residence Vive la Vie accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Residence Vive la Vie 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.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Swimming pool #1 is closed from Sat 01 May 2021 until Wed 01 Sept 2021
FAQs about Residence Vive la Vie
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The prices at Residence Vive la Vie may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Residence Vive la Vie can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Residence Vive la Vie is 800 yards from the centre of Franschhoek.
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Room options at Residence Vive la Vie include:
- Suite
- Double
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Residence Vive la Vie (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
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Check-in at Residence Vive la Vie is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Residence Vive la Vie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
