Auberge La Dauphine Guest House offers room-only and self-catering accommodation and is located in Franschhoek. The tranquil 4-hectare property offers a comfortable stay in this part of the Cape Winelands, with majestic views of the surrounding and enchanting mountains.
Our cottages and loft suites have bath and shower en-suite bathrooms. Each option contains air-conditioning/heating, a TV with DStv, hairdryers, tea- and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi access. Our drinking and bath water is soft spring water direct from the Franschhoek mountains.
The guest house boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a sunbathing area, a tennis court, a dam where fishing is possible, well-manicured gardens and free secure parking.
Various outdoor activities can be arranged for guests, such as wine tasting, horseback riding, trout fishing, and mountain biking, to name but a few. Franschhoek village has an extensive range of shops, galleries, and cafes. Numerous award-winning restaurants in and around Franschhoek give it the title of the leading gourmet region of South Africa.
At Auberge La Dauphine, we will make your visit to this beautiful valley one you will want to repeat.
In-Room facilities- Apples, Pink and Toffee Cottages:
* 1 or 2 Bedrooms
* 2 Bathrooms
* Separate tub and shower
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Open-plan living area
* Wood-burning fireplace
* Patio with a fire pit
* Free Wi-Fi access
* Garden views
* Mountain views.
In-Room facilities- Garden and Loft Suites:
* En-suite bathroom
* Bathroom amenities
* Hairdryer
* Separate tub and shower
* Coffee/tea facilities
* Bar fridge
* Balcony/Patio/Terrace
* Outdoor furniture
* Outdoor dining area
* Free Wi-Fi access
* Non-smoking
* TV
* DStv/Satellite TV
* Air-conditioning/Heating
* Desk
* Cleaning service
* Safe
* Converters/voltage adaptors
* Feather pillow
* Garden views
* Mountain views
* Loft Suites 4 and 5 each contain a ceiling fan
Establishment Facilities:
* Secured parking
* Free parking
* Outdoor Pool
* Sunbathing area
* Free Wi-Fi access
* Tour/sightseeing/activity arrangement on request
* Tennis Court (bring tennis shoes or trainers)
Franschhoek, meaning “French Corner”, is a quaint town in the Cape Winelands. It is one of the oldest towns in the Republic of South Africa, situated about 75 km from Cape Town. Set in a landscape characterised by deep purple mountains and endless vineyards, Franschhoek is known as the “food and wine capital” of the country. Franschhoek is most notable for its outstanding wine industry and is the ideal location for those wishing to tour the Cape Winelands. Experience Franschhoek’s wines by bus, private tours, the Franschhoek wine tram, or even on your transport. Wine estates to visit in Franschhoek include Boschendal, Grande Provence, Akkerdal Estate, Lormarins, and La Motte wine estates. In addition to wines, Franschhoek is notable for having some of the top restaurants in the country, with many award-winning restaurants to choose from. While in Franschhoek, be sure to visit the Huguenot Monument, which stands at the edge of the town. The nearby Huguenot Memorial Museum chronicles the history of the first settlers of Franschhoek. Take a stroll down the main street dotted with eclectic bookshops, art galleries, and fantastic restaurants. Other activities in Franschhoek include spa treatments, visiting the Motor Museum, chocolate tasting, and beer tasting at Dieu Donné Microbrewery. Don’t miss out on a night at The Screening Room, where you can sink into pink leather armchairs or love couches and enjoy a good film with a bottle of champagne.
* Huguenot Monument
* Wine Tasting
* Huguenot Memorial Museum
* Motor Museum
* Dieu Donné Microbrewery
Tennis court, carp fishing in our dam, Horse riding, mountain biking, walking and fly-fishing are the more energetic pursuits on offer as well as wine-tasting at the local farms, shopping for excellent art and craft in the extensive range of shops in the village and sampling the food of some of South Africa's finest restaurants, bird watching, beautiful gardens and tennis.
This cottage is located beside the donkey paddocks and consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, an open-plan living area with a fireplace, and a patio with a fire pit.
This suite is furnished with a queen-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and shower. This suite contains a sofa to relax on, a TV with DStv, air-con/heating, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi access.
This Loft Suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 en-suite bathroom. The suite contains a sitting area with a coffee table, tea- and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning/heating, DStv, and great views to admire.
This Loft Suite consists of an upstairs bedroom and 1 en-suite bathroom. The suite contains a sitting area with a coffee table, tea- and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning/heating, DStv, and great views to admire.
This 4-sleeper loft has an upstairs bedroom with 2 single beds and a downstairs bedroom area with a king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower and bath. Air-con/heating, DStv, and free Wi-Fi are available.
Our Pink Cottage has 1 bedroom with an en suite bath and shower; a kitchenette with a dining table and a separate lounge with a 2nd bathroom. The cottage contains DStv, air-con/heating, an open fireplace, and a patio area with garden and mountain views.
This cottage is located beside the donkey paddocks and consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, an open-plan living area with a fireplace, and a patio with a fire pit.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
Drive through Franschhoek village to the Huguenot Monument. Turn right and continue for 1k until you see Verdun Road on your left. Take Verdun Road, and after 100 yards our driveway is on your right through our vineyard.
From Franschhoek Pass
Drive down the Pass and keep the Huguenot Monument on your left. Go past the Monument and continue for 1k until you see Verdun Road on your left. Take the left turn & our driveway will be 100 meters on the right.
Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
