Auberge Clermont: Honeymoon Suite

With its sun-drenched vineyards, rolling hills and beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, Franschhoek is one of the Cape’s most beautiful and beloved towns. The wide main road is lined with charming restaurants, shops and galleries, while the quaint Wine Tram carries an endless stream of delighted visitors from one exquisite estate to the next.

And here, surrounded by all this splendour, is where you’ll find Auberge Clermont, a four-star country guesthouse on a historic vineyard and fruit farm. There are five luxurious Deluxe Rooms – each boasting either access to the garden or spectacular views of the vineyards and orchard – as well as the romantic Honeymoon Suite, which is set within an old wine cellar. Then there’s the self-catering Private Villa, which is perfect for a family or group of friends, with three elegant bedrooms and its own private pool.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom with a king-size bed, beneath a hand-painted ceiling of clouds and birds
• 1 ensuite bathroom with a large bath and double shower
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Complimentary WiFi
• Sitting area
• Satellite TV
• Air-conditioning, under-floor heating and ceiling fan
• Nespresso machine and mini-bar fridge
• Coffee and tea facilities
• Courtyard overlooking the vineyards and mountains
• 2 swimming pools]
• Laundry service available
• Breakfast included

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Gourmet country breakfast under the oak trees or in the courtyard dining room
• 2 swimming pools (10mx4m and 6mx3m)
• Stroll through the vineyards, orchard and lavender walk
• Picnic by the river
• Tennis
• Boules

In the area

• Private tours and wine tastings (can be arranged)
• Horse-riding, walking and cycling
• Golf at Boschenmeer Golf Club or Pearl Valley Golf Club
• Explore the town of Franschhoek
• Franschhoek Village Market (every Saturday)
• Franschhoek Wine Tram tours