Ashbourne House Guest House, a charming colonial guesthouse built in 1897, and honoured with a special restoration award by The Franschhoek Trust. Enlarged and refurbished to the highest standards by the present owners, providing spacious airy interiors with wide shady verandas. Situated on a quiet corner in the heart of the village of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. One hour from Cape Town and fifty minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
Ashbourne House Guest House has eight luxuriously appointed air conditioned rooms and suites, each with their own entrance, private patio or balcony, fan, fridge, tea & coffee tray, television, hairdryer, heated towel rail, heating, and safe, together with thoughtful extras.
There is a spacious and supremely comfortable guest sitting room with stone fire place. Double doors lead from this room to a shady veranda. The sophisticated decor of the house reflects the period elegance of its past combined with modern contemporary design. Enjoy an imaginative and indulgent breakfast in the large dining room with log fire in winter.
Stroll to acclaimed world class restaurants including 8 of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa, together with Cafes, galleries, shops and museums. There are no less than 26 wine estates within two to twenty minutes.
Free Internet access and WiFi - Private parking - Children 16+ welcome - Strictly no smoking in the rooms; in the main house or around the pool - Attentive personal service. Check in time 14:30 - Check out time 10:30.
Accommodation at Ashbourne House Guest House: There are 8 beautifully appointed air conditioned rooms and two suites, each with their own entrance, private patio or balcony, fan, fridge, tea & coffee tray, television, hairdryer, heated towel rail, heating, and safe.
Veranda Suite Entering off the front veranda of the main house; queen bed; en-suite luxury shower room; separate sitting room; very private.
Classique Very large ground floor room in main house; king double or twin beds (your choice); large sitting area; luxury shower room; shaded patio; mountain view.
Garden room In the shade of an ancient coral tree; king double or twin beds (your choice); comfortable sitting area; shady patio with pergola and mountain view.
Pool room Queen bed; comfortable sitting area; shaded patio with pergola; mountain views over the swimming pool.
Balcony Suite First floor suite; queen bed; en-suite shower; separate small sitting room; mountain views; balcony.
Upper Deck Large room; king double or twin beds (your choice); comfortable sitting area; luxury shower room; private deck; mountain view.
Tree Tops Large airy room; king double or twin beds (your choice); comfortable sitting area; luxury shower room; private balcony with 180` mountain view.
Courtyard Large room by the pool; king double or twin beds (your choice); comfortable sitting area; shaded patio with pergola; mountain views over the swimming pool.
Rooms and Units Available:
Balcony (Queen Room)
Nestled into the eaves of the main house, this comfortable room offers a queen-sized bed, en suite shower room, small separate sitting room, opening out onto a small wooden balcony under the shade of an ancient coral tree, courtyard and mountain views
Sleeps 2 Adults
Classique (King Size)
This large ground floor room is situated in the main house; with a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds); luxury marble en suite shower room and large sitting area. The room opens onto a protected, shaded patio with courtyard garden views.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Courtyard (King Size)
Situated in a quiet corner of the guesthouse, the room opens onto a vine-shaded patio and the tranquil swimming pool area. This spacious room has a king-sized bed (can be made up as twin beds), a comfortable sitting area and open-plan luxury shower room.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Garden (King Room)
French doors open onto a shady private patio with pergola and mountain views, all in the shade of an ancient coral tree. This spacious room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds), comfortable sitting area and an open-plan luxury marble
Sleeps 2 Adults
Pool (Queen Size)
With French doors that open onto a vine-shaded patio and mountain views over the swimming pool, this light-filled, spacious suite contains a queen-sized bed; comfortable sitting area, open-plan luxury marble shower room and separate loo.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Tree Tops (King Size)
This large, airy room is set in the eaves of the main house, opening onto a private wooden patio with incredible views of the mountains surrounding the village. King-sized bed, comfortable sitting area, luxury shower room and additional single bed.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Upper Deck (King Size)
This spacious room, set in the eaves of the main house, opens onto a private wooden deck overlooking the courtyard garden, swimming pool area and inspiring mountains views. This room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up as twin beds).
Sleeps 3 Adults
Veranda Suite
The Veranda Suite is set off the main house’s front veranda. It overlooks the rose garden and a quiet residential street.It has a King Size bed, a separate dressing room and a cozy lounge with a comfortable sleeper couch.
Sleeps 3 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Elderly Honeymoon Couples Airport Shuttle Service Laundry Service
Ironing Service Dining room Fireplace on the Premises Garden
Internet Access Wi-Fi Afrikaans English
Xhosa / Zulu Swimming Pool
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel 14 days or less before arrival, full booking payment due. - Cancel 14 to 28 days before arrival, full 50% deposit due. - Cancel more than 28 days before date of arrival 10% of deposit or R200 which ever is greater will be retained for administration costs.
