La Residence

Franschhoek, South Africa

Overview

Seeping with romantic farmhouse charm yet unmistakably opulent, La Residence takes luxury seriously. Its classical furnishings and elegant decor display flashes of colour, leaving a deep nostalgia of a bygone era.

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Key Features

  • Set within a 30-acre working farm in the heart of Franschhoek, South Africa’s celebrated culinary capital, La Residence is surrounded by vineyards, mountain views and the village’s charming Dutch architecture.
  • Individually styled by Liz Biden, each room blends four-poster beds, antique furnishings, roll-top baths and richly layered decor, creating the feel of an elegant private country home.
  • Stroll through expansive gardens, swim in the mountain-view infinity pool, cycle the surrounding vineyards or wander into Franschhoek, with exceptional seasonal dining and expert wine pairings at the heart of the experience.
  • Deeply connected to its surroundings, the estate sources produce from across the Franschhoek Valley and champions local artisans through its tableware, furnishings and decor.

Design

La Residence feels like a page out of a fairy tale, with views of rolling mountains cascading down towards sun-drenched vines, and peacocks strolling the grounds.

Individually styled by Liz Biden, each room radiates romance and charm. With richly textured plush furnishings and exquisite antique collections, every room is adorned with traditional paintings and ornate ceramics, and chandeliers offer added glamor. Expect elegant four-poster beds and 18th-century French dressers, complete with a chaise-longue and roll-top baths. Delightfully decadent, every nook and cranny is a new facet of luxury to explore.

Cuisine

Franschhoek means “French corner” in Dutch, as many French Huguenot settlers were granted land here. Perhaps this French connection is why, 300 years later, Franschhoek is often known as “the gourmet capital” of South Africa. Chew over the finer details of your taste palette and dietary requirements with high calibre chefs. La Residence prioritises the finest gastronomic cuisine as an essential experience for their guests. Indulge in local, seasonal produce of fresh olives, Franschhoek cheese and lamb. Don’t hesitate to try the line caught Franschhoek trout. Take advantage of the sommelier to find the perfect wine to complement the evolving menu.

Why we love it

Discover your own fairy tale romance with the rugged mountains and sweeping valleys of the untouched Franschhoek countryside. La Residence is all about the finer details, from the flowers given on arrival and ribbon-wrapped laundry to dinner served on one-of-a-kind China plates from a local town. All adding to the rustic charm of a South African farmstead.

Meander through the awe-inspiring grounds, soaking up the daytime sun. One of the only Winelands villages to have retained its picturesque architectural lineage, wander through the quaint Dutch cottages on a delightful local excursion. After an indulgent soak in the roll-top bath sip a glass of wine made from the very vineyards you can see from your window.

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