Protea Hotel Franschhoek
'Overlooking the majestic mountains and famous vineyards of the historical village of Franschhoek '
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| The Protea Hotel Franschhoek overlooks the majestic mountains and famous vineyards of the historical village of Franschhoek, some 80 km east of Cape Town and prides itself on its charming ambiance, gracious style and attentive service. Indeed, if you are looking for tranquility and beauty, you will find it at the Protea Hotel Franschhoek. The hotel has a rich history, with one section dating back to the 1880s. The town itself takes its name from the French Huguenots who settled here in the early 1680s after fleeing from their home country. Franschhoek has since become one of South Africa's leading culinary and wine-tasting destinations. ROOM & SUITE TYPES: There are 30 spacious en-suite rooms, comprising of 27 Standard sized rooms, 2 Luxury Family Suites and 1 Deluxe room (Honeymoon Room). All rooms are equipped with a television, dual-voltage sockets, a bar fridge, direct telephone number facility, air-conditioning. All rooms are tastefully decorated to make your stay special, welcoming and comfortable. FOOD & WINE: The cozy restaurant offers an elegant dining atmosphere and a superb blend of classical and contemporary cuisine. The pool area and terrace can also be used to enjoy cocktails or lunch. FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES: Golf - Surrounded by tall mountains and colourful vineyards, the various golf courses in and around Franschhoek offer the perfect setting for a memorable round of golf. Horse riding - Explore the countryside on horseback. Equestrian centres near Franschhoek offer scenic rides on horseback through the hills and valleys around the village. Trout fishing - Various trout farms offer premier fly fishing venues with crystal clear dams and rivers stocked with rainbow trout and small mouth bass. Hiking trails - The Franschhoek Mountains, Drakenstein Mountains and adjacent Boland Mountains offer some of South Africa's most beautiful hiking trails. Choose between day hikes and overnight hikes, ranging from easy strolls to tough challenges. Some trails require permits. Eating out - Franschhoek, the food and wine capital of South Africa, hosts eight of the country's top 100 restaurants. Two of these are included in the Top Ten Restaurants of the Year (2004). Come on, indulge yourself. Wine routes - Be sure to set aside time to explore our beautiful wine routes and taste the award-winning vines of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. The Franschhoek Wine Route, mostly along the R45 road, include famous wine estates like Boschendal, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Graham Beck, La Motte, L'Ormarins, the Rupert & Rothchild Vignerons, and Vrede en Lust. Cheese factories - The hosting of the SA National Cheese Festival in Franschhoek in 2000 put South African cheeses on the map. There is now a thriving local cheese industry with both boutique cheese producers and commercial producers creating quality cheese with individuality. Art galleries - The main street of Franschhoek is lined with art galleries selling and exhibiting a wide range of arts and crafts by renowned South African artists. You will also find African and Eurocentric artifacts, contemporary ceramics and exquisite pieces of jewellery. |
| Room Types | Basis | Bathroom | Validity | P/P Sharing | P/P Single |
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| Standard Room | B/B | En-suite | 01/05/08 - 30/09/08 | R600.00 | R875.00 |
| Standard Room | B/B | En-suite | 01/10/08 - 30/04/09 | R795.00 | R1120.00 |
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