Akademie Street Guesthouses

Destination

Franschhoek

Akademie Street Guesthouses, a short stroll to Franschhoek villages famous restaurants, are different in that they offer the discerning traveler their own private, peaceful and luxurious guesthouse each with its own beautiful garden and private pool. Here one can experience The cooing of the Cape Turtle Dove The shade of the oaks The splashing of the fountains The chant of the cicadas Bougainvillea baking in the sun Breakfasts are served under a vine-covered patio or in the Cape Dutch home called Twyfeling (Doubting) Gelatenheid (Equanimity) is the largest (220 square metre) guesthouse - a double storey just for two. The en-suite loft bedroom with king size bed, dressing and living room area opens onto an upstairs verandah with special views over the mountains and vineyards. There is a romantic bath under the trees with a heated towel rail. Downstairs are a kitchen and a dining area overlooking a large pool and private garden. Oortuiging (Conviction) is an 1860s luxury cottage. It has two en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a dining room. It has its own pool and private garden. Oortuiging can sleep three but takes two in spacious luxury. Vreugde (Joy) sleeps two in twin three-quarter beds, or a king size bed on prior notice. The bath and shower are separate, there is a small kitchenette and French doors open onto a wide veranda with beautiful garden and private pool. One can lounge on the leather sofa on the porch listening to the birds and the singing of the fountain. This is a very intimate private place. Welcome bottle of Cap Classsique sparkling wine, generous breakfasts, free laundry, free Internet, free drinks, all-inclusive rate. What the press has said: "The Citizen" "Breakfast should be declared a national monument, for it's rare that finer can be found. "Rapport" "Arthur and Kathy Mc William Smiths Akademie Street Guesthouses collection is rich in atmosphere, luxury, peace and privacy - It is the ideal hiding place for the traveler who is no longer impressed with five star hotels." "Wineland" "- a little bit like sleeping in an art gallery - Luxurious finishes, space and comfort laid down by an artistic hand."

Akademie Street Guesthouses Amenities

Cots Available Microwave in unit TV in Room Non-Smoking Room Hairdrier available Toiletries available Air-Conditioning Fans in room Heating in room Safe in room/reception Tea/Coffee facilities in room Bar/Fridge in room Safe open off-street parking Laundry Service Iron Board Available Ironing service Special Meals on request Credit cards accepted Internet/e-mail facilities Swimming pool Wheelchair friendly

Directions To Akademie Street Guesthouses

From the airport (about 50 minutes drive) From the airport go to the N2 and follow the directions to Somerset West. Turn to the right when the sign says Stellenbosch (Baden Powell Drive) This road goes past Spier. When you came to a stop street at a T- Junction turn right into Stellenbosch Continue along this road until just past the industrial/commercial areas of Stellenbosch and it looks like you are just coming into the country again then look for a sign to the right saying Franschhoek via Helshoogte pass. This sign is on the right hand side about 30 metres before the turn off and is obscured by leaves. At the turn off there is on the left a wall with Tennantsville written on it. Go right and through the pass (past Boschendal) until you reach a T-junction. Turn right and about 15 km later you will find yourself in Franschhoek. Directions from Cape Town Centre (about an hours drive) Take the N1 expressway towards Paarl Drive a fairly long way until you get to exit 47 where sign says R44/R103 Stellenbosch, Klapmuts, Wellington, turn right. Fairly soon come to a 4-way stop. Cross over and shortly thereafter you will see a sign to left saying Franschhoek. Continue for about 9 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn right and keep driving until you find yourself in the town of Franschhoek. To find Akademie Street Guesthouses once in Franschhoek Drive through Franschhoek until the end of town the monument in front of you. Turn left. The second road is Akademie Street turn left (You cannot go right). Come to Twyfeling at the big oak trees. You will see the Akademie Street Guesthouses sign.

Area Attractions

Very many famous restaurants 150 metres - 15 km Golf courses 20km Wine farms - in the epicentre of the winelands Monuments 100 metres Mountain hikes 2 km Horse riding 1 km Stellenbosch 30 km Paarl 25 km Boschendal 15 km