Val D'Or Estate Hotel - Franschhoek
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4-star Franschhoek estate with private-pool cottages and load-shedding backup power
Cottages & Suites
Val D'Or Estate offers spacious luxury self-catering cottages with private pools and patios. Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and satellite TV. Most bathrooms feature both a bath and shower, with traditional wooden furniture and fine coloured fabrics throughout.
Estate & Grounds
The estate sits on eleven hectares with diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. Guests can follow walking trails through the estate's vineyards and olive groves. The property also offers multiple swimming pools, a bar overlooking the vineyards, and shared barbecue facilities.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Val d'Or is located 5 km from Franschhoek town centre, with Paarl and Stellenbosch less than 30 minutes away by car. Nearby attractions include the Franschhoek Monument, Huguenot Memorial, and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. Cape Town International Airport is 74 km from the estate.
Wellness & Spa
The property provides a spa and wellness centre offering a range of massages including full body, foot, neck, and couples massage. Beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments are also available. The outdoor swimming pool features a shallow end, pool towels, and sun loungers.
Services & Practical Features
Val D'Or Estate Franschhoek has an automatic power switch-over generator, ensuring uninterrupted comfort during load shedding. The hotel offers a concierge service, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a shared lounge/TV area, board games, and babysitting services.
- Location: 5 km from Franschhoek, 30 min to Stellenbosch and Paarl
- Rooms: Luxury self-catering cottages with private pools and patios
- Estate: 11 hectares with wildlife, vineyards, and olive groves
- Wellness: Spa treatments, massages, outdoor swimming pool
- Services: Power generator for load shedding, concierge, tour desk
- Dining: Bar with vineyard views, BBQ facilities, breakfast vouchers
- Ideal for: Couples and families seeking a quiet wine-country retreat
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
40 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Bathtub
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Air conditioning
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed and 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body scrub
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Val D'Or Estate Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 204 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 7.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 59.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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