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About this property

Located in Franschhoek, 15-minutes' walk from the village centre, Residence Vive la Vie offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Open since 2016, the property is within 12 km of the Franschhoek Motor Museum. The property is 1.4 km from Dieu Donne Winery. All units is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom, and some rooms at the bed and breakfast have a terrace. At Residence Vive la Vie, all rooms come with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a continental breakfast. Residence Vive la Vie offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the bed and breakfast. The Franschhoek Market is 800 metres from Residence Vive la Vie. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, American

    • Private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jana
    Germany Germany
    Our stay at this accommodation was simply exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the host, whose friendliness and attentiveness truly stood out. The breakfast was a real highlight: top quality, beautifully presented,...
  • Gabriel
    South Africa South Africa
    The hostess was extremely attentive, from keeping an eye out for us when we arrived to checking on our needs without being at all invasive. We felt really welcome and comfortable. The breakfast is amazing! And extremely generous. Really an...
  • Thando
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff made sure to keep the room warm before we could arrive. The room was perfect for two people.
  • Amy
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay. The location is in a peaceful part of town but still close enough. The room is large and luxury. The breakfast was amazing!
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. The house was exceptional. The hosts couldn’t do enough to make our stay as accommodating as possible. A truly lovely couple
  • Wesely
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, cleanliness. The owners are very accommodating and always available to assist.
  • Machoene
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning place! Beautiful hearted staff who took care of us. The breakfast was awesome! Massive rooms, beautiful outdoor area too. Communication from host was good too.
  • Scg99
    Germany Germany
    Wonderfuö hotel in quiet surrounding close to the center, excellent breakfast, very nice overall setting
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect, a short, safe walk into town made all the amenities available. The room was exceptional and the facilities of the accommodation including the pool were perfect. The staff were brilliant.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great property, well located just outside town, walking distance. Spacious, with modern comfortable rooms. Staff very attentive and breakfast superb!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Residence Vive La Vie

Company review score: 9.7Based on 264 reviews from 2 properties
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Property information

Residence Vive La Vie is located in Franschhoek with mountain views to leave you breathless. A short 15min walk from the centre of town. We offer you exclusive high end en-suite bedrooms with breakfast included each room has a Nesspresso Coffee machine and kettle for tea with we porvide complimentary the room also includes airconditioning, Tv with DSTV. The bathroom has a luxury shower and bathtubs in only the Superior Luxury en-suite rooms. In summer time the pool is just what you need to cool down and enjoy a sundowner drink. Or relax in your private outside patio before you leave for dinner in one of the many famous cafes or restaurants in Franschhoek. At Residence Vive La Vie you will find an airport shuttle and a garden. The property offers free private parking on site. The guest house is 1.4 km from Franschhoek Monument and 2.2 km from Haute Cabriere Winery. Cape Town International Airport is 49 km away. A shuttle is available upon request. The Guesthouse is brand new, it´s renovated from may untill july 2016, to offer the guest a 5 star level guesthouse, Residence Vive La Vie offers only En/Suite rooms.

Neighbourhood information

After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in France in 1685, when Protestantism was outlawed, hundreds of so-called Huguenots fled their homeland, 277 of them arriving by ship at the Cape of Good Hope. Many of them were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Oliphantshoek (Elephant’s Corner) – so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area. Soon after they settled here, it become known as Franschhoek (French Corner). This heritage lives on today with the Huguenot monument standing proudly at the top of the village. The museum nearby chronicles the history of those brave pioneers, with each of the original Huguenot farms having its own fascinating story to tell.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Residence Vive la Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Residence Vive la Vie in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.