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La Residence is a private estate in the Franschhoek Valley, minutes from the village and its fine restaurants, boutique shops and galleries. Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, La Residence will transport its guests to a forgotten era, far removed from the bustle of city life, creating memories that will be cherished forever. From the moment you drive through the gate, you’ll know you made a winning decision. The owner and staff of the estate work overtime to ensure a hotel experience like no other in the Cape Winelands.

Designed along the lines of French Country Chateau, La Residence offers 11 huge, luxuriously furnished suites. Each is totally unique and provides the ultimate in luxury. They are decorated with treasures such as fine French antiques, pink Indian marble floors, exquisite Persian carpets and an eclectic mix of objects d’art. Majestic hardwood antiques, sprawling sofas and soothing tones create an air of grace rarely found in this day and age.This is a place where the atmosphere, services and the amenities are so perfect they’re downright neighbourly.

La Residence’s room rates include a full breakfast served at intimate tables for 2, in the dining room or on the patio. Offering a dinning room, full-service spa, complete with sauna, infinity pool, library of books, contemporary art collection, La Residence is meant to feel like your own private oasis-away-from-home. Commanding spectacular mountain views and nestling amidst vineyards and orchards, the property provides a new level of privacy and exclusivity.Activities include tennis, mountain walks, private wine tasting of various estates, cheese tasting, trout fishing, helicopter trips, golf, hot air ballooning, paragliding and quad biking.