This stylish country guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley on a historic vineyard and fruit farm.
The rooms are light and stylish with great mountain and vineyard views. Some rooms overlook the plum orchards and majestic mountains beyond. The bathrooms are spacious with separate showers and baths, double basins and heated towel rails, some rooms offer a shower only. Air conditioning, underfloor heating and ceiling fans ensure year-round comfort with the convenience of Wi-Fi in all rooms. The classically romantic honeymoon suite has a large bathtub, double showers, and a king-size bed beneath a hand-painted pastoral ceiling of clouds and birds. The self-catering 3-bedroom villa has a farmhouse feel, boasts a private pool, and comes fitted with all mod cons and good outdoor living in summer, and a fireplace for winter. It offers 1 queen-size bed and 2 king-size beds that can be converted into 4 single beds upon request. It has spectacular views, a terrace and a full kitchen with an oven and a stove.
The guesthouse has a swimming pool overlooking the plum orchards and a tennis court for the more energetic.
Nearby activities and attractions range from wine tasting at various estates, such as Haute Cabrière, GlenWood Vineyards and Leopard’s Leap Restaurant & Wine Farm. A variety of top-class restaurants can be found within a short drive of Auberge Clermont. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and Franschhoek Wine Tram Info Kiosk are within 1.5 km of the guesthouse. For hikers, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is 8.3 km away.
Clermont is situated 15 minutes walking distance from the high street, yet retains the rural feel of country life - orchards, vineyards, abundant roses and lavender, old oak trees, birds and the magnificence of the surrounding mountains. Linger over a delicious breakfast served in the courtyard under 140-year-old oak trees, or in the charming dining room. Enjoy a game of tennis or a dip in the pool. Time is your own ...walk through vineyards flanked by white roses or stroll down the lavender lane to the picnic table at the river. Your stay at Auberge Clermont promises to be a memorable travel experience in the best way possible.
Franschhoek, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is known for its historic vineyards and distinctive Cape Dutch architecture. Scenic trails at the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve offer views of the Franschhoek Valley, winding through wildflowers and native wildlife. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and its adjacent monument pay tribute to the French settlers who arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Set in the surrounding mountain farmland, the Franschhoek Motor Museum showcases a collection of vintage automobiles.
* Franschhoek is arguably South Africa's culinary hot spot and offers a choice of restaurants to suit all tastes. Reuben's Restaurant & Bar, Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant and La Petite Colombe, to name a few.
* The Franschhoek Tram - takes you to a selection of Franschhoek's well-known vineyards, or you can take a private or group tour with one of our local guides
* Horse trails, scenic walks, cycle hire and picnic venues
* Huguenot Memorial Museum
* Haute Cabrière
* GlenWood Vineyards
* Bikes 'n Wines Franschhoek
* Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
