La Residence

Accommodations at La Residence

Masterfully designed by our hospitable hostess Liz Biden, each of the just 16 luxury suites is individually appointed in its own style and colour palette – from the richly exotic Tibetan Suite fitted with oriental antiques and rich persimmon tones, to the blue-and-yellow-hued Provençal Chambre Bleu lined with opulent velvets and silks. All suites are cooled with air-conditioning and equipped with flat-screen TV, DVD player, spacious en suite bathroom, as well as a standout private balcony with vaunting mountain and vineyard views – the classic Cape Winelands panorama that invites fragrant early morning lingering and sunset aperitif moments overlooking the very vines from whence elixir springs.

Naturally, dining here is a capital affair at every turn. Al fresco breakfast, afternoon tea overlooking the dam and, best of all, evenings in the Great Hall – beneath the glimmer of chandeliers and glowing flicker of vast fireplaces, or outside, amidst the lavish alfresco splendour of Persian Alley – are, quite simply, unforgettable. A dip in the glorious outdoor swimming pool before an indulgent spa treatment in a tranquil, air-conditioned treatment room, in the peaceful Tea House, or in the privacy of your own suite is a bow to one of the finest holidaying traditions.

A Note for Families & Children

While the 11 suites at the hotel are ideal for couples, there are also five vineyard suites furnishing all the privacy and space that families and groups value. Each of these suites — a self-contained cottage, really — features ample living areas replete with board games, a large television, and a variety of layouts. Activities include Junior Masterchef baking and decorating classes, art classes are always popular, as is the chance for children to pick flowers from the beautiful gardens and make their own flower arrangements. ‘Parents’ Night Out’ encourages children to make their own pizzas before movies with popcorn.

Activities and Attractions

With our stay in the heart of foodie and oenology heaven, it’s only natural the day beats to drum of our lips, tongues and happy tummies. The show-stopping gastronomy of the Franschhoek Valley puts delicious food and fine wines in pole position, but the natural beauty of the Cape Winelands also lends itself to top-drawer hiking and cycling, curated art gallery visits and fabulous festivals (among the notables, there’s a Literary Festival in May, Bastille Festival in July, Franschhoek Uncorked happens in September, and the Open Gardens Festival in October) – all conducted amongst an unending cavalcade of stunning vistas, views and with the help of the attentive, ever-personable insider knowledge of our Micato Safari Director. And of course, what better way to cultivate a pre-prandial appetite than a stroll through our home-from-home’s own vineyard?