Franschhoek | South Africa Auberge Clermont is situated in the quaint Cape Winelands town of Franschhoek. Being one of the oldest settlements in South Africa, Franschhoek boasts a remarkable history and rich heritage. It was first occupied by the French Huguenots, who arrived in the seventeenth century.
Need Advice?Before the French Huguenots received farms in what is now Franschhoek, the area was known as Olifantshoek (Elephant Corner) due to the large herds of elephants found there. The French Huguenots proceeded to plant some of the oldest vineyards in South Africa.
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Auberge Clermont is on a historic wine and fruit farm in the Franschhoek Valley, a few kilometers from town. It dates back to 1862, when it was the original farmhouse for the Clermont farm. Views from the property area are sublime, with mountain scenery and rigid mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. Cape Town is just over an hour from the guest house.
Auberge Clermont's guest house comprises six elegant en suite rooms. Every room is individually decorated. The tasteful Loft Rooms offer outstanding views of the Franschhoek Valley, while the delightful Garden Rooms, with direct access to the gardens, look out over the vineyards and orchards. The old wine cellar has been converted into a spacious Honeymoon Suite with a king-size bed, large bath, and double shower. The ceiling of the Honeymoon Suite is hand-painted with scenes of clouds and birds. All these luxurious rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, heated floors, satellite television, minibar fridges, and coffee/tea stations with Nespresso machines.
The guest house serves gourmet country breakfasts in an enchanting courtyard dining area under eighteenth-century oak trees. The world-renowned restaurants of Franschhoek and the surrounding winelands offer first-rate lunch and dinner options. Auberge Clermont has a tennis court and convenient access to lovely areas for hiking. There are also several pools to cool down in overlooking the orchards. As Clermont is also a working farm, an authentic Cape Wineland experience can be enjoyed minutes away from the attractions of Franschhoek.
