Avondrood Guest House by The Oyster Collection

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Avondrood is a small Cape Victorian-style guest house in the historical part of Franschhoek. It features an outdoor pool set within gardens, a reception room with a fireplace and wine bar, and free Wi-Fi in the lounge and patio area. All of the spacious guest rooms in this boutique guest house are equipped with a TV, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms provide views of the tranquil gardens or the Wemmershoek Mountains. A breakfast made of home-made pastries is served in the Avondrood’s dining room or out on the garden terrace. The restaurants of Franschhoek are just a few minutes’ walk away. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the Wemmershoek Forest Reserve which is 2 km away. Guest House Avondrood is just 48 km from the pristine beaches of Strand and False Bay. Avondrood Guest House by The Oyster Collection is 60 km from Cape Town International Airport and 8 km from Berg River Dam. Paarl and Stellenbosch are both 20 minutes’ driving away. Free on-site car parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lanel
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was far beyond expectations. Because it is included in the price, we didn't expect too much. It was fantastic. We had to leave an hour earlier than breakfast started, and at no stage was it a problem for the night staff to prepare an...”
Jerone
Singapore Singapore
“Cost, quiet but near the main road. Breakfast was generous with both hot and continental dishes. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Nice hot tub for a late afternoon dip post wine trams. Everyone seems very eager to please.”
Lauren
South Africa South Africa
“From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with such a warm welcome from Jamie-Lee. She showed us around and provided all the necessary information. The rooms were large, extremely comfortable, and set to a cozy temperature, perfect for...”
Niall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stand were very welcoming and accommodating, room was excellent, well located very close to all the Franschoek amenities”
Stephen
Singapore Singapore
“Perfect location at the bottom of the High Street, good parking and quiet location.”
Davide
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location The ambience The charme The confort The space The staff The breakfast”
David
South Africa South Africa
“Great Position well situated in Town. Staff were absolutely amazing.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderful experience.,Classy establishment in a central location.”
Esta
South Africa South Africa
“The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. The breakfast was out of this world. Loved every minute at the Avondrood.”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is great - 5 mins walk to the centre of Franschhoek, the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about the area (Jamie-Lee was amazing and provided great recommendations for vineyards, restaurants and hikes), the rooms are really well...”

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Avondrood Guest House | Franschhoek, SA This picturesque guest house is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, situated in the peaceful Winelands country also known as the Franschhoek Valley. Avondrood’s original Victorian Cape-Dutch home offers guests a beautiful peaceful stay with a rich historical feel of French Huguenot culture combined with all of the modern luxuries and amenities you desire. Just a short stroll down the road you will find the main village of Franschhoek with world-renowned restaurants, charming gift shops, cafes and magnificent historical buildings and museums to explore. If rest is what you need, stay in and enjoy the tranquil gardens at Avondrood. Private and scenic the 2000sq meter gardens surround a large pool, heated jacuzzi and outdoor breakfast veranda which boasts views of the mountains. Inside the main house you can relish in the spacious lounge next to the grand fireplace or settle into your favourite cocktail at the fully stocked bar and watch the game. There are eight large suites to choose from, all lavishly decorated with individual themes and character. Wake to a full breakfast with your stay,served with locally roasted coffee.
We take personal care in your stay with Avondrood being a family owned and run business – rest assured that every detail will be taken care of. We look forward to hosting you soon.
Close by you will find two high-ranking golf courses; Pearl Valley and Boschenmeer. Most of the surrounding vineyards offer wine tasting followed by lunch should you so wish. The vineyards and the surrounding countryside can be explored by car, bicycle, on horseback or on foot; in short there is lot for you to enjoy and experience in Franschhoek. But should you prefer to take it more leisurely then why not simply enjoy the African sun from the side of our swimming pool, or from our patio or garden; Franschhoek has on average 3000 hours of sun a year and the sunrises and sunsets are a must-see in their own right, which can be viewed from the comfort of Avondrood Guesthouse.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,197 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,197 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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