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Otter's Bend Lodge

Lodge Franschhoek · Western Cape

About

Rustic farmstay accommodation on the Franschhoek River, 1km from Franschhoek Village, offering family cabins, rooms, and campsites among orchards and mature trees.

Accommodation

Three family cabins with varied bed configurations (Queen/bunk, double/singles, King/singles), each sleeping up to 4 guests and self-contained with kitchen nooks. Five en-suite rooms in Guinea Fowl Deck with double or twin beds, high wooden ceilings, triangular windows. Sheltered campsites among pear trees.

Facilities

Otter's Barrel communal area with fireplace and lounge. Fully equipped self-catering kitchen, outdoor braai areas, plunge pool, and free WiFi. Ablution block. Family cabins include kitchen nooks with microwave, bar fridge, and kettle. Complimentary tea/coffee in all accommodation. Pet-friendly.

Location & Surroundings

On the Franschhoek River in farmland, 1km from Franschhoek Village with walking distance to town centre. Base for hiking, biking, horse riding, wine tasting, and exploring wine estates. Local restaurants and shops nearby.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Paradise Flycatcher Cabin

Secluded, wheelchair-accessible self-contained cabin overlooking forested riverbank. Features outdoor seating and portable braai. Wildlife viewing includes flycatchers, woodpeckers, and genets.

Queen x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,500

Hadeda Cabin

Cosy self-contained cabin with private seating area behind ivy-covered fence on the lawn's edge, sheltered by poplar trees. Features outdoor deck access.

Double x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,500

Mongoose Cabin

Largest self-contained cabin with split-level design, private shady seating area with portable braai and wooden deck. Features gas hob in kitchen.

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,500

Double Room (Guinea Fowl Deck)

En-suite log cabin-style room with high wooden ceilings and triangular windows opening onto riverside deck beneath poplars.

Double x 1
From
R900

Twin Room (Guinea Fowl Deck)

En-suite log cabin-style room with high wooden ceilings and triangular windows opening onto riverside deck beneath poplars.

Twin x 2
From
R900

Room 5 (Guinea Fowl Deck)

Slightly larger en-suite log cabin-style room with double bed and daybed, suitable for up to 3 guests. High wooden ceilings and triangular windows opening onto riverside deck beneath poplars.

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R900

Campsite

Sheltered campsites for ground tents among pear trees.

From
R400

Family Cabin

Three family cabins are nestled under trees, each offering its own unique character. Max 4 persons. Paradise Flycatcher - queen bed+bunkbed: Hadeda - double bed + 2 singles: Mongoose - king bed + 2 s

From
R1,500

Double/Twin

Each of the five cosy en suite rooms, in log cabin style leads out through double doors onto a deck under the poplars. High wooden ceilings and high triangular windows enhance the feeling of being out

Double x 1 Twin x 2
From
R900

Camp Site for two persons only

Pitch your own two-man tent in a sheltered spot amongst the Pear trees.

From
R400

Location

Address

Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Franschhoek Guide →

Features

Riverside Setting Farmland Setting Set Among Mature Poplars, Pears, And Yellowwood Trees Communal Lounge And Dining Area (otter's Barrel) Wheelchair Accessible Cabin

Activities

Wine Tasting Hiking Horse Riding Biking Volunteering With Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve

Amenities

Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Fireplace Plunge Pool Self-catering Kitchen Wood-Burning Stove Ablution Block Outdoor Deck Vegetable Garden Orchard

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