Whale Cottage - Franshhoek

11 Akademie Street
Franschhoek
South Africa

(021) 876-3929

11 Akademie Street, Franschhoek, South Africa

Reviews

  • BB

    Beate30
    25 SEP 2018

    We stayed there on a wet and cold weekend in August in the Marseilles Suite. We were very cosy and warm.There were lovely views from our suite. We had our own patio with table and chairs. The room...

  • GG

    gvallieres2018
    25 SEP 2018

    Very cozy place. Comfortable and clean rooms. Very nice fire in the living room. Near everything. Good breakfast. Good welcoming. Lot of small attentions that made our stay great. Only problem : we...

  • EE

    EllenSueAMC
    21 SEP 2018

    My friends and I (group of 12 adults) recently stayed 3 nights at this lovely hotel. All of our rooms were very spacious, and beautifully decorated. The owner and staff could not be more attentive...

  • TT

    tuckernyc2003
    16 JUN 2018

    When I attended the Franschhoek Literary Festival last month, the festival directors put me up here, and as soon as I was welcomed into the property, I knew that my stay would be very nice. My large...

  • CC

    CapeTownRichard1
    14 JUN 2018

    Even though it was midweek in winter, the guesthouse was very neatly full.. Colin the host was very attentive and offered lots of good ideas re making the best of the stay. Guesthouse is well...

  • BB

    bridgetf398
    11 JUN 2018

    The owner is super friendly and helpful, giving advise on what to do in the area. Rooms are well equipped and comfortable. Breakfast was enjoyable and there was something for everybody...

  • DD

    DodgyCheritonBishop
    13 MAY 2018

    We arrived late which was not a problem and the place was beautifully furnished. Colin was very helpful when it came to getting advice on the area. Breakfasts were lovely! Many thanks. We would...

  • MM

    maulikandpreya
    10 MAY 2018

    My wife and I stayed here for 3 days and it was Excellent! Our host was great and very helpful in figuring out our day/wine tours in Franschhoek/Stellenbosch as well as restaurant recommendations...

  • DD

    domoniquephilp
    10 MAY 2018

    My sister and I booked a surprise stay for our mom and dad as a gift to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. We couldn't have chosen a better establishment. Colin, thank you for making their...

  • SS

    SimplyFred
    4 MAR 2018

    This guesthouse was welcoming from the start and everything was a little chic too! We had 3 nights and could have stayed longer. It’s a short walk to the centre of town so the car can be left in the...

Classification

Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa

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