The Cottage on 55

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Offering an outdoor pool, The Cottage on 55 is located in Franschhoek and is 5 minutes' walk away from restaurants and shops. Free WiFi access is available. Each room has a private entrance, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and a fan. Other facilities offered at the property include an ironing service and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking and has 2 city road bicycles, which can be rented free of charge. The bed and breakfast is 1.2 km from Franschhoek Monument and Cape Town International Airport is 49 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved everything! The room in the cottage out the back was charming and quiet and our hosts were helpful and entertaining. The street felt quiet and safe and not far from restaurants and the main street. Oh my, Erna's breakfast was wonderful!...”
Emily
Australia Australia
“Beautiful and cosy. We loved our stay! Hosts were fantastic and it was lovely to meet them. Breakfast was a highlight as we're the kitty cats. The walk into town was short and it was very accessible. Thank you!”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a beautiful room, a wee cottage to ourselves, wonderful host, outstanding breakfast”
Hutchinson
South Africa South Africa
“The setting was magical, we had a beautiful peaceful space to retreat and rest. The hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable and welcome. The breakfasts were special, the coffee delicious. The decor is top notch. Lovely pool (although...”
Marianne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the breakfast - multiple types of food all of which were delicious! The room and garden was lovely - felt right at home. The hosts were friendly and helpful.”
Andreas
Switzerland Switzerland
“Super friendly hosts. Amazing cottage and a delicious breakfast!”
Tobias
Germany Germany
“Very nice and helpful hosts with a great breakfast (with a different warm dish every day)!!! Very nicely decorated and in a great location in town.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful property in a quiet area of a delightful neighbourhood. Lovely gardens with use of the pool, & the cottage is spacious & has its own private patio. Great hosts.”
Vivian
Netherlands Netherlands
“Wow, a hidden gem in Franschhoek! Erna and Guido are amazing hosts, with great personalities and eye for detail. The breakfast served in the garden, was the best we've experienced in South Africa so far. The cottage is super cute, very comfy and...”
Eugenie
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was excellent. The garden was beautiful. The room was very comfortable with a separate bath and shower.”

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.

Hosted by Erna Louwerse

10
Host review score
Erna Louwerse
The Cottage on 55 is located in beautiful Franschhoek and only 10 minutes walk from the restaurants and the shops. It is an easy and safe walk to town, even in the night. The Cottage is situated in the back of our garden. There is a separate entrance next to the main house. Parking space behind a gate. We only have two rooms, separate from each other. In summer time we serve breakfast outside in our garden and if it rains, you are welcome in our cozy home for breakfast. During loadshedding lights and wifi are working. We have solar panels, the most important things are working. We have a good quality of tab water, all from our own borehole. Safe to drink. Both rooms have airconditioning and heating .
We have lived in beautiful Franschhoek for 15 years and we love to share our lovely place with people from all around the world. Come and relax in our beautiful garden, have a glass of the local wine after a busy day. We love gardening and our gardener DaMama helps us a lot. We have three cats, they love people and they are not alllowed to go in the rooms.
The Cottage on 55 is settled in a quiet, safe and peaceful environment. The main street with all the restaurants are just around the corner at walking distance. Safe parking in the street, but welcome to park your car inside the gate.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

The Cottage on 55 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Cottage on 55 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.