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. At The Cottage on 55 you will find barbecue facilities and a terrace. 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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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.

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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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
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Franschhoek
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  • Bianca
    South Africa South Africa
    The hosts were absolutely amazing! They went over and above to make us feel welcome. The breakfast was better than most restaurants, and being locals, we didn't feel the level of care differed from what overseas guests would experience. We would...
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were incredible seriously the best I have ever had. The room was superb and the hosts just so friendly and made our stay welcoming.
  • Christian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming and very comfortable cottage in back garden of the hosts’ house. Excellent and varied breakfast. Appreciated the nespresso machine and fridge in the room. Location on outskirts of Franschhoek but only 10 min walk to centre. We felt safe...
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
10
Host review score
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

Facilities of The Cottage on 55
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Adult only
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

The Cottage on 55 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Pets are 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.

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

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Cottage on 55

  • Check-in at The Cottage on 55 is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Cottage on 55 is 800 yards from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Cottage on 55 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Cottage on 55 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool
    • Badminton equipment

  • Room options at The Cottage on 55 include:

    • Double

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