• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
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Umami Mountain Retreat offers accommodation 5 minutes' drive from the centre of Franschhoek. The elegantly furnished villas and cottages units come with a patio, a kitchen, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy nature walks on our hiking trails, private or group yoga classes on our yoga deck overlooking the fresh water dam. Overall the perfect setting to unwind and restore. Complementary coffee, rusks and a jar of muesli can be enjoyed in the units. Boekenhoutskloof Winery is 1.7km from the property and the area has several wine estates to explore. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 76 km from Umami Mountain Retreat. Free WiFi is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Hiking

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Franschhoek
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Arron
    South Africa South Africa
    Super clean. Lots of amenities, beautiful location.
  • Stavy
    South Africa South Africa
    The most tranquil location, beautifully decorated and comfortable home and the dam is so wonderful to swim in.
  • Manuel_za
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptional location. Retreat a befitting description.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Umami Mountain Retreat

Company review score: 8.4Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Umami Mountain Retreat has been established since 2018. We currently have two cottages on the property that are available for bookings. Our friendly and professional staff are dedicated to creating a seamless and restorative holiday experience allowing for you to effortlessly unwind in nature.

Property information

Umami Mountain Retreat is a 26-hectare Nature Lover’s paradise that flows naturally onto the untouched Franschhoek Nature Reserve. The setting is magnificent and unspoiled. As you enter Umami you immediately drop into the timeless tranquility of ‘The place where the elephants use to calf’ – and find yourself falling into the still serenity of the natural landscape. The elegantly furnished cottages include a patio with garden views, a well equipped kitchen, and a lounging space with free wi-fi and cable television channels. Guests can enjoy mountain views, revitalizing swims in our dam, yoga classes on our outside yoga deck and hiking trails.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Umami Mountain Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Umami Mountain Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 16:00

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

Check-out

Until 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 104. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

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

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

Please inform Umami Mountain Retreat 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.

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

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Umami Mountain Retreat

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Umami Mountain Retreat on this page.

  • Umami Mountain Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Umami Mountain Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Check-in at Umami Mountain Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Umami Mountain Retreat is 2.7 miles from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Umami Mountain Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Yes, Umami Mountain Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

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