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About this property

Nestled in the foothills of the Franschhoek Mountains, Val d'Or Estate is surrounded by lush gardens and vineyards. Featuring elegant guestrooms and a pool terrace, it is 5km from Franschhoek’s town centre. Offering panoramic mountain and garden views, each room at the Val d'Or is decorated with traditional wooden furniture and fine coloured fabrics. All of them have a satellite TV, while most of the bathrooms have bath and shower. Breakfast vouchers are available on prior request. Shared barbecue facilities are also available. Guests can sip a cocktail at the bar overlooking vineyards and mountains, or book one of the different massages available in the property. Activities in the area include golf, trout fishing and horse riding. Paarl and Stellenbosch are less than 30 minutes’ drive from the property, offering larger shopping malls and other attractions. Cape Town International Airport is 74 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From check in to check out, the staff were really helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. The location and chilled atmosphere was very welcome. A great place to stay and would highly recommend. We had a huge family room with private...
  • Johannes
    South Africa South Africa
    Johnny was a wonderful host and assisted with every request we had. Breakfast was spot on delicious each morning and the location was peaceful and quiet.
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent service, lovely breakfast. Wonderful staff. Comfy room.
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    Huge bathroom, Amazing Breakfast, Beautiful gardens
  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    Super friendly staff. Went out if their way to assist us on the morning of a family function by allowing us to use a spare room to allow other family members relax
  • Colleen
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent breakfast and friendly service! The room was very comfortable with excellent mattress, pillows and duvet. The temperature in the room was nice and cool on the hot days that we were there. The pools are sparkling clean. The views from...
  • Pierre
    South Africa South Africa
    The estate is set in a lovely quiet spot not too far from Franshhoek. Breakfasts are really good. My room was not the best and needs some TLC. The bath spout is loose from the wall and points to the overflow and one needs to lift it a bit to...
  • Stephanie
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful surroundings / grounds of the property. The rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very enjoyable stay in a quiet location. Breakfast was fantastic.
  • Dornaz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive reception staff, spacious, clean and well equipped villa and great help with arranging safe and reliable airport transfer for my elderly father. Our villa had the most stunning view of the pool and wine fields.

Managed by Val d'Or Estate

Company review score: 9Based on 1,012 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Val d'Or Estate was established in 2008, and is a family-owned estate set in the quiet surrounds of nature and mountains. We hope to ensure all our guests feel at home, and we aim to make your experience memorable, and worthy of a return visit.

Property information

Val d'Or Estate is set on 10 hectares of gardens and dams, with stunning views of the mountains. A beautiful nature estate, to relax and unwind, whether on holiday or business. We have 10 units, sleeping 32 guests in total, in self-catering cottages as well as luxurious suites. We have a large public pool and Boma area with Braai facilities, and some units have private pools. The property is located next to La Motte Estate, just off the main road, R45, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa.

Neighbourhood information

Franschhoek is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains and vineyards. We have an abundance of top wineries and restaurants on offer, as well as hiking trails, mountain biking and golf courses to keep you busy.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Val d'Or Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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 09:00 to 10:00
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Property Damage:

The hotel shall not be liable for any loss or damage to guest property, except for loss or damage caused by the hotel's negligence or the negligence of its employees.

Personal Injury:

The hotel shall not be liable for any personal injury or death suffered by a guest, except for personal injury or death caused by the hotel's negligence or the negligence of its employees.

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 Val d'Or Estate 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.