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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."
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| Type: |
Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses, Hotels |
| Location: |
Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Service Levels: |
3 hours |
| Check in After: |
2.00 p.m. |
| Check out Before: |
11.00 p.m. |
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Akademie Street Guesthouses - Contact Details
Tel: +27 (0) 21 876-3027
Fax: +27 (0) 21 876-3293
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 655 5308
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Property 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
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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
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Driving Directions:
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.
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