Franschhoek peace & quiet | Riverstone Cottage

Entire guesthouse in Franschhoek, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.65 out of 5 stars.426 reviews
Hosted by Jen
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Mountain view

Guests say the views are lovely.
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Riverstone Cottage is a gorgeous, spacious, self-contained cottage with a patio bordering a vast meadow garden, and magnificent views of the Franschhoek valley mountains.

The former stables have been converted into two cottages with a shared patio, which, have been furnished with an emphasis on simplicity and nature. This is the perfect space to get away from city noise and find some inner peace, and great for business travelers and couples.

Easy stroll to the village shops and restaurants

The space
The cottage kitchen is equipped with fridge, oven, hot plate, microwave, kettle, toaster, and the necessary plates, cutlery and utensils for hassle-free cooking and dining-in if you choose not to go to one of the award-winning restaurants within walking distance.
There is complimentary tea, filter coffee and plunger, and herbal teas.

The bedroom has a queen sized bed, large duvets, and an abundance of comfy pillows. Fluffy throws will keep you warm in winter, as well as a heater for extra comfort. The en-suite bathroom has a shower.

The lounge area has a comfy two-seater couch and a large sleeper on which to put your feet up and relax as you enjoy the spectacular mountain views. Both the lounge and the bedroom open on to the wide patio and private meadow garden. The patio outside has an outdoor table and chairs and loungers on which you can relax while you watch the pink light from the sunsets illuminate the mountains.

The cottage has wi-fi, but does not have tv, in the hope that our guests will use the time to get away from the screens and find peaceful rest and restoration in nature.

Guest access
Take a short walk to the lake and watch the myriad bird life, or picnic on the lawn in the meadow garden, with a selection of pates, cheeses, wine, and freshly baked french bread from the nearby food stores. Sip a glass of something cold and watch the moon rise over the mountains, or be like an artist, and marvel at the mountains bathed in pink light as the sun sets.

Other things to note
Please note that no barbecues are permitted during high fire season and high winds.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Free washer – In unit
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.65 out of 5 stars from 426 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 74% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 19% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 6% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Staying here, you'll feel as if you're deep in the country, yet we are 10 minutes walk from the tourist information, village shops and restaurants, and the Franschhoek Wine Tram where you can catch a tram and spend a lazy day wine-tasting at the award winning vineyards in the Valley. Alternatively, shop, wonder through the village market on a Saturday morning, or take a trip to one of the attractions nearby.

Meet your host

Host
1,122 reviews
4.66 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Most useless skill: street magician
I spend too much time: doing spreadsheets
I'm an opera singer with an interest in linguistics, sound, and online education. Dark chocolate, forests, rain, silence, Italian food, champagne, and classical music, are life's little treasures that feed my soul.

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm

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