• Entire home
  • 1884 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Squirrel Cottage is located in Franschhoek. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with pool views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Squirrel Cottage features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Stellenbosch University is 30 km from the accommodation, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 62 km from Squirrel Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 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 parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    James
    South Africa South Africa
    Superb cottage with a home away from home appeal. Beautifully appointed with everything you need and set in a stunning garden which includes a pool. A short stroll away from town centre so you can walk everywhere.
  • Lupchurch
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage, bigger than you'd think from the front. Great location 10 mins walk from the village centre. Very nice pool which, because of the very hot weather, we used a lot. Large established garden with lots of wildlife. The cottage has...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming cottage in fantastic location, felt like home from home, best bed we've ever slept in and we've stayed in some of the best hotels around the world!

Hosted by JJ

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

JJ
Squirrel cottage is a cute and homely thatch house with loads of charm and is situated within walking distance of the village centre. It has a small private garden and pool. The cottage has a main bedroom en site and is a part of the main cottage. A completely separate second bedroom, also en suite, is situated apart from the main cottage and is within the garden setting. The second bedroom is completely annexed from the other bedroom. Perfect for couples travelling together but not suitable for children who need two be near their parents.
I enjoy meeting ew people and welcoming them to my town
Quiet and close to the village centre
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Squirrel Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 42. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

we now have back up power when there is load shedding

Please inform Squirrel 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.

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

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Squirrel Cottage

  • Yes, Squirrel Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Squirrel Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Squirrel Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Squirrel Cottage is 950 yards from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Squirrel Cottage on this page.

  • Squirrel Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Squirrel Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool