Head an hour outside Cape Town city and you will find yourself surrounded by vineyards, plum orchards, and mountain ranges in the enchanting Franschhoek valley. La Residence in Franschhoek exudes over-the-top luxury and relaxation, French-inspired old-world elegance, and countryside charm.

The Great Hall welcomes you with a grand chandelier, setting the scene for a lavish stay at this Franschhoek hotel. Franschhoek is renowned as the food and wine capital of the country, so you can be guaranteed that dining at La Residence will be nothing short of spectacular. The on-site restaurant has its own vegetable and herb garden from where fresh produce is hand-picked for seasonal menus. Enjoy a personalized cookery demonstration at the Chefs Table and enjoy locally produced world-class wine pairings. Dine outdoors in a delightful garden setting or cozy up next to a fire in winter for a candlelit dinner.

Enjoy pampering in the Spa Treatment Room or in the comfort of your suite, or browse the library for a collection of old and new fiction and non-fiction. The Sitting Room is where you can savour afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks. There is also a fitness facility and glorious swimming pool looking out onto surrounding mountain ranges.

Part of the La Residence experience is the elaborate and unique design of each suite. From oriental antiques to Provençal velvets and silks, each suite has an intricate story of its own. La Residence hotel itself accommodates up to 22 guests in 6 Luxury Suites and 5 Superior Suites. The five Vineyard Suites host up to 16 adults and 4 children.

The suites at La Residence can be booked separately or in unison for groups or families traveling together. The suites, which are located 5 to 10m from each other, feature private terraces, gardens, and selected units offer exclusive-use pools. A Communal Terrace room for Vineyard Suite guests offers indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as a bar and kitchen that is available to guests. Two main terrace pools are available to all Vineyard Suite guests to soak up the sun and cool down in summer.