• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
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Located on a boutique vineyard, just 1.5 km from the center of Franschhoek. La Galiniere offers self-catering cottages and boasts a garden, outdoor swimming pool and terrace. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. Each cottage is decorated in soft tones and has a satellite TV, fan and a complimentary bottle of wine from La Galiniere’s own vines. It also has tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer and the bathroom includes free toiletries. A grocery shopping service is available on request, and there are barbecue facilities for outdoor lunches and dinners. Restaurants, cafés and shops in the centre of Franschhoek are a 10 to 15-minute walk away. Babysitting services can be arranged on request. The staff at La Galiniere Guest Cottages can arrange bike and car rentals as well as shuttle services to Cape Town International Airport which is 64 km away. Stellenbosch is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • Bernhard
    Germany Germany
    Very nicely located in a small wine yard. Super friendly owners and staff. Friendly dogs who are a little scary at first for smaller children. Free bottle of wine in the room :)
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was so pretty. Cottage on a wine farm it had a pool so refreshing after a day of wine tasting
  • Danny
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect location. Friendly and accommodating staff. Nice and clean and exactly what we needed.
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 La Galiniere Guest Cottages

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

La Galiniere Guest Cottages
La Galiniere Guest Cottages provide 3 star, AA Highly Recommended self-catering accommodation on a boutique vineyard just 1.5km from the center of Franschhoek. Pinotage and Merlot Cottages offer two bedrooms (with twin or king beds), a shower room or bathroom, living/dining room and a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette. We aim to provide everything you need for an overnight or longer stay. The kitchen/kitchenette have gas ovens and hobs, microwave ovens, fridge freezers, kettles, toasters, and a wide range of utensils, pots/pans and crockery. Provided on a complimentary basis are toiletries, tea/coffee/sugar and a bottle of La Galiniere Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Also provided are heating/cooling fans, blankets, safes, wifi internet access, flat screen TVs with basic DSTV channels and DVD players. Both cottages share their own plunge pool, sun loungers and braai/bbq area. Please note that La Galiniere has four dogs that roam the farm providing security.
La Galiniere's British hosts have lived in Franschhoek since 2008, soon after visiting on holiday and falling in love with the village and its surroundings.
Franschhoek is the perfect place to stay, away from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town. The village is well-renowned for its high quality and award winning restaurants and wine estates. There are also a wide range of shopping opportunities and adventurous activities in and around the village. The village hosts a number of high profile events including the Bastille Festival, Franschhoek Literary Festival, Art Franschhoek, Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, and Franschhoek Uncorked.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Galiniere Guest Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

La Galiniere Guest Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash La Galiniere Guest Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there are 4 large dogs on site.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform La Galiniere Guest Cottages 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 the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about La Galiniere Guest Cottages

  • Check-in at La Galiniere Guest Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • La Galiniere Guest Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at La Galiniere Guest Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Galiniere Guest Cottages is 1 miles from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, La Galiniere Guest Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • La Galiniere Guest Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • La Galiniere Guest Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.