Sorbonne Eight

About

Accommodation

Located in the heart of Franschhoek, one of the Cape Winelands' most picturesque destinations, Sorbonne Eight offers a peaceful and stylish base from which to experience the area's renowned wine estates, restaurants, galleries and mountain scenery. Franschhoek is celebrated for its culinary heritage and beautiful vineyard-lined valley.

Sorbonne Eight is a 2-bedroom luxury apartment sleeping up to four guests. The main bedroom features a comfortable extra length queen-size bed, while the second bedroom has two single beds, making the apartment well suited to couples, friends or families. The apartment has 2 private bathrooms, one with a separate bath and shower and the second bathroom has a a shower only, as well as a comfortable living area and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and air fryer. Guests can also enjoy air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, a heater, electric blankets, Wi-Fi, a TV with DStv and streaming services, and a private balcony overlooking the mountains.

Guests have access to free and secure parking, Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool, providing an inviting space to cool off and unwind after a day of exploring the Winelands. The balcony and outdoor dining area are ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or relaxing with the surrounding mountain views.

Franschhoek offers plenty to see and do, from wine tasting and cellar tours to exceptional dining, art galleries and heritage attractions. Guests can enjoy the Franschhoek Wine Tram, which provides a leisurely hop-on hop-off way to explore the valley's wine estates, or spend the day strolling through the village and discovering its restaurants, cafés and shops.

Facilities

Secured parking, Free parking, Outdoor Pool, Wi-Fi

Location & Surroundings

Franschhoek, meaning French Corner, is a picturesque Winelands village surrounded by the Franschhoek and Groot Drakenstein mountains. With more than 300 years of French Huguenot heritage, the area is known for its historic Cape Dutch architecture, award-winning wine estates, excellent restaurants, cafés, boutique shops and art galleries.

Sorbonne Eight is situated on the corner of De Wet and Akademie Street, conveniently close to the village centre, allowing guests to easily explore local restaurants, cafés, shops and attractions. The area is well equipped with supermarkets, galleries, wellness facilities and a variety of dining options, while the surrounding Franschhoek Valley offers beautiful scenery and numerous wine farms for tastings, lunches and scenic picnics.

Guests can explore the valley aboard the Franschhoek Wine Tram, visit the Huguenot Monument and Museum, browse local markets and galleries, or discover the area's chocolate and cheese producers. Outdoor activities include hiking at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding and scenic countryside drives.

For a relaxing getaway, guests can enjoy wine tasting, fine dining, leisurely walks through the village or simply take in the spectacular mountain and vineyard scenery. Franschhoek is also conveniently located just over an hour from Cape Town, making it an ideal base for exploring the Cape Winelands.

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