Eleven suites and five private Vineyard Suites on a 30-acre working farm, where Persian rugs and antique furnishings meet Cabernet Sauvignon vines and towering mountains.
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Overview
Vineyard Glamour, Mountain Serenity
Set on a private 30-acre working estate in the Franschhoek Valley, La Residence pairs a contemporary shell with a romantic, colonial-inspired interior of Persian rugs, antiques and original art.
Guinea fowl and miniature horses roam the vineyards, orchards and gardens surrounding the main house, each of its eleven individually decorated suites carrying its own colour scheme and set of influences — from the exotic Tibetan Suite to the Provençal blues of the Chambre Bleu. A stone's throw away, five separate Vineyard Suites offer families and groups their own open-plan lounges, private terraces and gardens, four with their own pools, making La Residence one of the few winelands hotels genuinely welcoming to children of all ages. A double rim-flow pool, an open kitchen for full interaction with the chef, and an executive chef's ever-changing seasonal menu round out an estate built for both quiet romance and family celebration.
Part of The Royal Portfolio. La Residence belongs to Liz Biden's Royal Portfolio, alongside The Silo in Cape Town and Birkenhead House in Hermanus.
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Individually Decorated Suites
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Vineyard Suites
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Private Working Estate
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Guests, Whole Estate
Suites
Persian Rugs, Vineyard Views
Eleven suites in the main house each carry a distinct colour palette and set of antiques, while five Vineyard Suites offer private terraces, gardens and pools for families.
Vineyard Suite — Private Pool & Garden
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Main House SuitesEleven individually decorated suites with four-poster king beds, silk drapes, original artworks and palatial marble bathrooms, each opening onto a terrace or balcony.
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Two-Bedroom Vineyard SuitesAt roughly 110 square metres, a central living and dining area opens onto a covered patio, private garden and pool — ideal for a family of four.
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Three-Bedroom Luxury SuitesAt roughly 165 square metres, two spacious bedrooms plus a smaller children's room share a central living area, patio, garden and private pool.
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Franschhoek HouseAn exclusive-use six-bedroom villa within the estate, an elegant sanctuary embraced by mountains and vineyards for a full family or friend group.
Experiences
Vines, Orchards & the Valley Beyond
Franschhoek's status as South Africa's food-and-wine capital puts world-class tastings, galleries and outdoor pursuits within easy reach of the estate.
Wine
Franschhoek Wine Estates
Complimentary transfers bring guests into the village and around the valley's acclaimed wine estates for tastings and cellar tours.
On Foot
Vineyard & Garden Walks
Wander the estate's own vines, plum orchards and rose gardens, with guinea fowl and miniature horses roaming freely.
Active
Horse Riding & Cycling
Horseback tours of the surrounding wine farms and cycling routes through the valley offer a more active pace.
Air
Hot-Air Ballooning & Helicopter Flights
Scenic flights over the valley's mountains and vineyards give a bird's-eye view of the Winelands.
Wellness
In-Room Spa Treatments
A qualified therapist can bring treatments directly to your suite or private balcony.
Culture
Village Galleries & Museums
Franschhoek's curio shops, galleries and motor museum are a five-minute complimentary transfer away.
Dining
A Sommelier's Set Menu
Dinner is served in the central Terrace Room, beside the rim-flow pool or in your own suite, with a sommelier pairing each night's changing menu to the estate's own wine cellar.
01The Terrace Room, beside a fire or the double rim-flow pool
02A tucked-away beverage room for cigars and spirits
03In-suite dining, on your private terrace or balcony
04High tea, served in the elegant reception rooms
The Terrace Room — Fireside Dining
Location
The Heart of the Winelands
La Residence sits five minutes from Franschhoek village, in a valley regarded as South Africa's food-and-wine capital, framed by vine-covered hills and mountains.
A private, working 30-acre estate five minutes' drive from Franschhoek village.
Complimentary transfers into the village let guests explore without needing a car.
Surrounded by some of South Africa's most acclaimed wine estates and restaurants.
Suites and facilities are generally reserved for guests over 10, though the Vineyard Suites welcome children of all ages.
Fly
Cape Town International Airport is roughly an hour's drive from the estate.
Drive
Franschhoek sits within easy reach of Stellenbosch and the wider Cape Winelands by road.
Combine
La Residence pairs naturally with a stay at The Silo in Cape Town or Birkenhead House in Hermanus.
Three Royal Portfolio Escapes
Winelands, City & Coast
Combine La Residence with The Silo in Cape Town and Birkenhead House on the Whale Coast for a complete Royal Portfolio journey.