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.
La Cotte Farm
A beautifully restored Cape Dutch homestead and farm within walking distance of Franschhoek
Restaurant, swimming pool, gardens, views of the Franschhoek Valley
Made up of the manor house hotel, ten orchard cottages, nine forest cottages, and the 4-bedroom La Cotte house private villa
Wine & culinary experiences, Franschhoek visits, art excursions, outdoor activities
La Cotte strikes a rare balance in the Winelands, offering excellent value for those who want the charm and space of a wine farm setting, while still being just a short walk from the cafés, restaurants, and shops of Franschhoek. It’s one of the few properties at this price point that genuinely delivers on both location and atmosphere. With a mix of cottages, a villa, and rooms in the main house, it works equally well for couples, families, or larger groups looking for a base in the area.
Activities
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 visits
Art excursions
Outdoor activities
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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 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.
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.
Whether you’re hiking, horse-riding, or mountain biking, the Cape Winelands is an exceptionally scenic region full of beautiful trails, farms, and vineyards.
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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.
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