11 properties found
Ivy Apartments is a collection of award-winning, one and two bedroom, self-catering accommodation on the main strip of Franschhoek Village, with views of the mountain ranges.
Victorian homestead accommodation in Franschhoek with three individually styled apartments offering Drakenstein Mountain views, a short walk from the village center.
Luxury accommodation in Franschhoek offering 8 room types with high-end furnishings, four-poster beds, fireplaces, and mountain views in the Cape Winelands.
Five-star luxury accommodation in Franschhoek's wine valley featuring fine dining, pools, and gardens with vineyard views.
Rose Cottages offers three self-catering accommodation options on a wine farm in the Franschhoek valley, each with a private patio and pool amid vineyards and mountain views.
Franschhoek Country Cottages Wildlife Reserve provides four comfortable self-catering cottages in a wildlife reserve in Franschhoek, the heart of the gourmet capital in the Cape Winelands. It is 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Historic Cape Dutch farm accommodation at the foot of Simonsberg in Franschhoek wine valley. Multiple lodging types centered around fruit and vegetable garden with farm-to-fork dining.
Victorian-style boutique accommodation in Franschhoek with seven rooms in vineyards, walking distance to village.
Farm-style accommodation on a centuries-old Franschhoek Valley wine estate, where the Franschhoek River meets the slopes of Dassenberg Mountain. Historic buildings have been transformed into luxury contemporary spaces with vineyard views.
Blueberry Hill Cottages is a boutique wine farm on Middagkrans Road, Franschhoek, offering self-catering accommodation in two newly renovated cottages with views across the Franschhoek Valley. The farm is a 20-minute walk from the centre of Franschhoek.
Val d' Estate offers guest house and self-catering accommodation on eleven hectares in the Franschhoek Valley, catering for weekenders, families, and business travelers, with suites, cottages, and a villa available.
11 properties found
The Franschhoek village area puts you within walking distance of the main street, the toy museum, and the Franschhoek Motor Museum — both solid options for kids who need something structured. Properties here tend to have enclosed gardens and private pools, which matters when you have young children who need somewhere safe to play in the afternoon heat.
Salem, a quieter farming area outside the main village, suits families who want space and privacy over convenience. Rates here often sit closer to the R1,700 end of the range. The trade-off is that you'll need a car for everything, but the large plots mean kids have genuine room to move.
Of the 7 properties listed, most offer private pools — not shared resort pools, but ones attached to the property or cottage. This is the single biggest factor for families with small children. Gardens are typically fenced or walled, and hosts who explicitly market to families usually provide basics like high chairs and travel cots on request.
Rates average R3,252 per night across the 7 listings. At the lower end (from R1,700), you're typically looking at self-catering cottages on wine farms. At R5,500, expect larger main houses or luxury guest lodges with more services included. Self-catering makes practical sense for families — you control meal times, keep snacks accessible, and avoid the chaos of restaurant dining with tired children.
The Franschhoek Valley has more going for it than wine. The Huguenot Memorial Museum has good outdoor grounds. Rickety Bridge and several other farms have walking trails that older children can handle. The Franschhoek Pass road offers spectacular mountain views and is easily driven. For a longer day trip, Paarl is 30 minutes away and has more shopping and activity options. Hermanus and the coast are about 90 minutes, manageable for a day at the beach.
With 7 options available, narrow by fencing and pool first if you have children under 8. Then check whether the property is self-catering or B&B — most families prefer self-catering here. Finally, check the sleeping configuration: some properties list as family-friendly but only accommodate two adults and one child comfortably. Read the bedroom layout carefully before booking.
