Grande Provence Estate wears her 300-year history with dignity. Sitting in the magnificent Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape, her lush vines spread across 30 hectares with gentle vistas over the valley floor, at odds almost with the rugged mountains beyond. This is heartland South African wine country.
Capturing the essence of the heritage of this gracious Estate, are Grande Provence’s owners and design team. The honest simplicity of its Cape Dutch architecture, in harmony with the precision and clarity of modern design, brings a new pièce de résistance to the Franschhoek valley.
The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence is a testament to period grandeur and contemporary luxury. Comprising the beautifully appointed Cottage are four rooms, a deluxe suite, conservatory, lounge, swimming and spa pool area.
Superbly located to take every advantage of the Western Cape’s famed Winelands region, nestled amongst the lush vineyards of a 300 year-old heritage wine estate, is La Provençale. This charming cottage at Grande Provence Estate offers contemporary appointment and comfort for up to four guests, on a bed and breakfast basis.
Guests are accommodated in style within two en suite bedrooms, separated for privacy by a shared lounge. This lounge leads directly on to a magnificent outdoor terrace designed for relaxation and proximity to the swimming pool nearby.
All en suite bedrooms are air-conditioned and the compact bathrooms offer showers only. Guests also have the convenience of a mini-kitchenette for their use. Tariffs include full breakfast, newspapers, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and Grande Provence wines. Children travelling with their parents are welcome to share their room; for children 10 years or older, the normal room rate applies.
Guests staying at Grande Provence Estate can freely avail themselves of any of the fabulous venues and activities available. Experience the superb cuisine of The Restaurant – one of South Africa’s top dining destinations, join a cellar tour and enjoy a tasting of some of the Estate’s award-winning vintages. Take in the latest contemporary South African art exhibition at The Gallery and choose gifts for yourself and others at The Shop.
Child policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children up to 10 years of age are welcome to share a room with their parents. For children over 10 yeard of age the normal room rate applies.
Includes : Accommodation, daily breakfast, wine tasting, cellar tours and a guided tour of The Gallery, a complimentary bottle of award-winning Grande Provence wine.
Includes : Accommodation, daily breakfast, wine tasting, cellar tours and a guided tour of The Gallery, a complimentary bottle of award-winning Grande Provence wine.
Includes : Accommodation, daily breakfast, wine tasting, cellar tours and a guided tour of The Gallery, a complimentary bottle of award-winning Grande Provence wine.
"My boyfriend and I had a romantic stay at Grande Provence Estate. Everything was just perfect, great service and very nice location between the vineyards. Thanks so much to June and her team for this stay. Can't wait to go back there!"
- Sarah
"This was the second time that we stayed at the Owner's Cottage of Grande Provence and it was as memorable as the last time. It is idyllically situated between the vineyards of Franschoek. The whole estate is extremely tastefully done both from and architectural as well as from an interior decorating point of view. The restaurant is excellent and the Grande Provence wines should be tasted!"
- Karel
"My husband and I spent the night in the Honeymoon Cottage which was tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable and situated in the vineyards of Franschhoek. It was a particularly cold evening and we were warmly greeted with a delicious sherry and underfloor heating that took the edge off the cold weather. Dinner in The Restaurant was included in the rate and this was just as special and didn't disappoint. On our return to our cottage a fire had been lit and was so warm and cozy. They supply coffee, tea, chocolates and complimentary sherry and a fully stocked bar fridge for your every need. The next morning we enjoyed a really fabulous private breakfast which was delicious! I will definitely return in the summer sometime so I can make use of the private swimming pool and take the time to walk around the beautiful surroundings!"
- Brenda
"We stayed in the Private Residence - 2 bedroom with private plunge pool. It was the perfect space for a family of 4 as each of the bedrooms had it's own bathroom. The residence sits on the edge of the vineyards and a wonderful breakfast is served on the terrace for you each morning - a selection of pastries, fruit, cereal, juices, meats and cheeses. We felt completely private and could easily walk to the main building and restaurant. It was the perfect location to visit the rest of Franschhoek. It was very hard to leave. We will return with our extended family when next in Cape Town to stay at The Owner's Cottage - we can't wait. Many thanks for a truly memorable stay."
- Roberta
"Owners cottage at Grand Provence is a really lovely relaxing venue. The bedrooms are very nicely appointed and the downstairs sitting room and breakfast room are very nicely decorated. the sitting room has a fire which is lit in the cold evenings, making it very cozy. We ate at Grande Provence on both evenings. The food there is excellent, as is the service. Personally we wouldn't go for the degustation menu of 9 courses again, as the portions are too large for each course. Of course the wine from the estate are all good. Rene looked after us very well, and we enjoyed our times of relaxation by the pools at Owners in the afternoon. Worth a visit!"
- Dan
"My husband and I needed a well deserved break as we were very stressed out. From our arrival to our departure Grande Provence and its team were attending to our every beck and call our needs were met the food was great the staff even more awesome and the accommodation 10 star experience. Thank you to the whole team not just did the accommodation managers but the Wine manager Carl really make it special for us and definitely not to forget every single one of their staff absolutely awesome .Thank you Gabriel you were a star and we will never forget our stay hope to see you guys soon again. :-)"
- Mariaan
"Beautiful property with excellent service. We're a couple visiting from the States. It was our first time in the wine country of South Africa. Great experience at the owners cottage. Rene and Wellington were superb hosts for our short stay at Grande Provence. Rene was able to book massages for us on short notice. Our next visit will not be soon enough."
- David
"The estate is very well located near the center of Franschhoek. Great service from very nice people. The accommodation was perfect with a beautiful view over the vineyards. To the estate belongs a beautiful art collection located in a nice building. Also in the garden are many statues. The restaurant was one of the best we visited in the area."
- Patrick
"We stayed at the owners cottage for my wife's 50th birthday. The service we received was excellent, Rene and her team were outstanding. Accommodation is 5 star, with amazing attention to detail. I would recommend this if travelling with a group of friends or family, as the cottage has 5 separate bedrooms with lovely common dining and sitting areas. Highly recommended."
- Craig
"We had previously stayed at the owners cottage where we had our wedding, which was simply amazing. The chance to return and experience the incredible hospitality and setting was just too appealing. After celebrating our wedding at the owners cottage with 30 friends this was always going to be a different trip. However, we were not disappointed. Such a relaxing setting and all the staff went out of their way to ensure we had a memorable stay and were able to relax and reminisce about our amazing wedding. Thanks so much for your hospitality and an amazing breakfast. The room in la Provencale was so comfortable and the private setting over looking the vines is pretty special and so peaceful. We will be back!"
- Tim
* rates may vary according to season
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