The stylish, intimate and comfortable Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse is situated on a leafy road in Franschhoek, one of the most stunning valleys in the world, and the food and wine capital of South Africa. With just six unique cottages and suites set on a beautiful property, you can be assured of personalised service from the family-owned and managed, five-star, luxury guest house and boutique hotel, rated the best small hotel and the best luxury hotel in the world on Tripadvisor.com. This is the ideal place to relax in luxury, while still enjoying the home-away-from home feeling.




Twyfeling, the gracious Cape Dutch main home, houses the reception area, the library and the dining rooms. It also houses two beautiful, large suites which share a solar-heated pool with a third room. Delicious, full English breakfasts are served at Twyfeling under a vine-covered patio. An abundance of treasured antiques, paintings and prints adorn the home. The property is set in lush gardens with ancient oak and fruit trees, fragrant flowers and reflecting pools.
The guesthouse consists of six charming rooms, in five unique buildings, joined by winding pathways set in lush gardens. The pathways meet at Twyfeling - the beautiful Cape Dutch main home. There are three guest cottages with their own kitchenette, private garden and swimming pool. The other three units are guest suites which share a large solar heated pool. High, rambling hedges wrap around the gardens and pools ensuring your privacy. Children can be accommodated at Oortuiging Cottage.
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouses is located in one of South Africa's most beautiful regions. It makes a great base to explore the Cape. In Franschhoek, you can stroll to the village centre, sit at the sidewalk cafes and dine at world-famous restaurants. You can visit the historic Huguenot Monument and Memorial Museum or hire bicycles and explore Franschhoek’s stunning scenery. You can also hike in the glorious nature reserve overlooking Franschhoek, or go fly fishing at the La Ferme dams.
No detail is overlooked at Akademie, from the amazing artwork and beautiful antiques that are scattered around, to the daily servings of coffee and pastries in the afternoons.
We love the pre-programmed mobile phone that is given to all guests at the beginning of their stay - important contacts are already loaded into the address book and you'll be able to use Google maps too.
Akademie Street is ideal for travellers looking for some peace amid the business of a trip but for those looking for a bit of nightlife, this spot may be a tad on the quiet side!
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