La Cotte Farm

OVERVIEW:

La Cotte Farm is an idyllic heritage property with its own restaurant within walking distance of Franschhoek in South Africa’s Cape Winelands. A Cape Dutch homestead and collection of self-catering cottages surrounded by magnificent gardens, La Cotte is a peaceful retreat offering excellent value, a mere stone’s throw from the area's finest vineyards and Franschhoek’s charming, boutique-filled village streets. Guests can choose between the hotel, self-catering cottage-style accommodations, or a private villa for up to ten persons. Rates at La Cotte include tax, services, Wi-Fi, and parking.

ACCESS & LOCATION: 

La Cotte Farm is located within walking distance of the village of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. Guests fly into Cape Town International Airport, and from there it’s approximately 1 hour by road transfer.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT LA COTTE FARM: 

La Cotte Farm has a choice of impeccably styled accommodation options, including the adults-only Manor House Hotel, ten Orchard Cottages, nine Forest Cottages, and the 4-bedroom La Cotte House Private Villa. The Manor House Hotel is a restored Cape Dutch homestead with a selection of elegant, high-ceilinged pool and mountain rooms, with French doors opening onto private terraces. There’s also the 2-bedroom Pool House with kitchen, living area, veranda, and two spacious bathrooms, each with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, and underfloor heating. Every cosy self-catering Forest Cottages sleeps 2–4 people and has a full kitchen, private patio with dining furniture, barbecue, and a shared pool. Orchard Cottages are beautifully designed in heritage Cape style, favouring pastel colours, natural weave carpets, and checkerboard bathroom floors. Light, airy, and spacious, these face the gardens and boast panoramic views across the Franschhoek valley. Orchard Cottages are also self-catering and sleep 2–6 guests in 1-, 2-, and 3-bed units, each with a private pool and veranda. Amenities include a full kitchen with SMEG appliances and a Nespresso machine, a large patio with outside dining space, a barbecue, a DSTV cable TV, and full bathroom/s with underfloor heating. Last but not least, La Cotte House Private Villa offers 400 square metres of space with 360-degree views of Franschhoek’s mountains and vineyards. Its four bedrooms sleep up to ten guests, creating the perfect space for families or groups of friends. The house also has a swimming pool with sunloungers and a sauna. 

ACTIVITIES AT LA COTTE FARM:

La Cotte Farm is ideally situated just outside the charming village of Franschhoek and is within easy reach of the region’s wine, food, art, and scenic highlights.

• Wine and culinary experiences

  – Franschhoek is a world-class gastronomy destination with some highly acclaimed restaurants and excellent wineries from which to choose. Explore the region’s leading wine estates, enjoy premium tastings, dine at Michelin-star restaurants, or simply stroll around Franschhoek taking in the cafés and gourmet food shops.

• Franschhoek visits

  – Franschhoek is a charming village full of Cape Dutch architecture against a scenic mountainous backdrop. With its literary festivals, independent shops, café culture, and arts & crafts scene, this picture-perfect village is completely unique to the Cape Winelands and well worth taking time to explore.

• Art excursions

  – Franschhoek is a great village for creatives, with a flourishing art scene and plenty of small galleries to browse. There’s even an annual art festival in October, Art Franschhoek.

• Outdoor activities

  – Whether you’re hiking, horse-riding, or mountain biking, the Cape Winelands is an exceptionally scenic region full of beautiful trails, farms, and vineyards.