Auberge Clermont: Private Villa

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

• 3 bedrooms (2 on the ground floor and one in the loft)
• 3 bathrooms (bath and shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine
• Lounge with a fireplace and satellite TV
• Dining room
• Air-conditioning
• Coffee and tea facilities
• Complimentary WiFi
• Laundry facilities

Outdoor living

• Large furnished patio with a braai
• Outdoor dining area
• Private swimming pool

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Swimming (in your private pool and the 2 communal pools)
• Braaiing on the patio
• Enjoy a gourmet country breakfast under the oak trees or in the courtyard dining room (not included in the rates)
• 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