Name: Laurel Cottage
Address: 4 Uitkyk Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa, 4 Uitkyk Street, Western Cape, 7690, South Africa
Rating: 7.7

Laurel Cottage

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Laurel Cottage in Franschhoek offers a serene garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Family rooms and barbecue facilities enhance the stay. Convenient Location: Located 62 km from Cape Town International Airport, Laurel Cottage is a short walk from Franschhoek Art House and 1 km from the Hugenot Monument. Nearby attractions include Boschenmeer Golf Course and Stellenbosch University. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, nearby food and drink options, and nearby shops, Laurel Cottage ensures a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Family Suite 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Loft Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Double Studio 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

James

United Kingdom

“Staff were very helpful. The venue was great. Shame that the outdoor pool was so cold. Everything worked well.”

Cloete

South Africa

“Friendly reception Heater was already on Great linen Great shower Full bouqet of DStv channels Easy walking distance to town centre”

Ross

United Kingdom

“Location was perfect for wine tasting. Less than a minute to walk to the tram terminal. Close to the local shops.”

Ohlson

South Africa

“Pinkie was an absolute joy as we were welcomed. Made us feel secure and that we made the right choice in choosing Laurel Cottage. It is well located 300m away from the tram or bus pick up as well as 2 minute walk to pick n pay.”

Clair

United Kingdom

“Great location, comfortable space. Pinky was lovely and really helpful sorting an early check in for us.”

Leah

United Arab Emirates

“Great location at the end of the Main Street and next to the wine tram. Comfortable room.”

John

United Kingdom

“Clean, comfy and well located. Wonderful hosts. Would stay again.”

Bridget

United Kingdom

“The property was very central to the town and the wine tram. It was clean and tidy!”

Ailidh

United Kingdom

“Lovely accommodation, very clean and spacious. Great location, right across the street from the wine tram and 10 min walk from the main street in Franschoek with restaurants, cafes etc. Only one note, it wasn't obvious (to us) from the...”

Claudine

South Africa

“Location and security was ideal for a group of ladies. Staff taking care of us, specifically Norman who was so helpful transporting us promptly and safely around Franshoek was amazing. It has everything one needs for a stay. Pinky is just lovely”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Laurel Cottage Self-Catering Suites

Company review score: 9Based on 111 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to Laurel Cottage Self-catering Suites in Franschoek Laurel Cottage is conveniently located in the heart of the wonderful village of Franschhoek. Our cottage is the ideal base for a memorable visit to this beautiful valley in the famous Cape Winelands. Our three self-catering suites all share the private garden, plunge pool and outdoor barbeque area. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind and provides an excellent base for visiting the local area which has so much to offer. Each of our three unique suites has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area, flat screen TV with DStv (the Hotel Package) and Wi-Fi, of course. We have installed inverters in each suite so you will never be without electricity. The suites also have excellent security and offer off-street parking.

Neighbourhood information

Once you are done relaxing, you can get out and about with the many activities in the peaceful and scenic Franschhoek village. The list is endless. Simply take a 10 minute stroll into the vibrant village to sample some of the many culinary delights, or visit some of the many renowned shops and art galleries, where you can shop and browse to your heart’s content. Franschhoek is known for its wines, and there are many options for wine tours and tastings, from e-bike tours to the famous wine tram, among others. Visit the famous Babylonstoren garden, or take a tour of the motor museum (be sure to book in advance) for classic and vintage vehicles. There are also many other attractions, such as the perfume museum, art galleries galore, and fine dining restaurants. Mountain biking and hiking are also popular, with some incredible routes just a short drive from the cottage.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Laurel Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

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 option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Laurel Cottage 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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