Western Cape Wine Estate
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
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At a glance
Region
Western Cape
Established
1860
From Cape Town
65 km
Tastings
By arrangement
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The estate
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is a luxurious, adults-only 5-star retreat in the heart of Franschhoek, offering individually styled suites and cottages in a historic garden setting.
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Franschhoek, South Africa, offers an intimate five-star retreat designed for relaxation and comfort. The property blends elegant Cape Dutch architecture with modern detail, creating a private sanctuary just steps from the village centre. Guests are welcomed with warm hospitality, spacious suites, and tranquil gardens, making it a perfect base for exploring the Cape Winelands.
Types of Accommodation
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel provides a collection of individually styled suites and cottages, each with unique character and luxury finishes.
Cottages
The Gelatenheid and Oortuiging cottages provide freestanding accommodation with private pools, open-plan living areas, and kitchen facilities. Set within tranquil gardens, they offer space and privacy, making them ideal for couples or guests who prefer an independent stay with all the comforts of home.
Suites and Rooms
Individually styled suites and rooms continue the theme of refined comfort, each finished to a five-star standard and appointed with modern amenities.
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Adults-only Franschhoek boutique hotel: Gelatenheid Cottage, Oortuiging Cottage, Vreugde, Uitsig and Twyfeling suites/cottages with private or shared heated pools.
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Accommodation
Gelatenheid Cottage
king size (en-suite loft bedroom); twin three-quarter on request · en-suite; freestanding bath (suites)
Features
- largest cottage (~220 m²), double storey Cape Dutch style
- private Moroccan mosaic pool (Gelatenheid A & B)
- private hot tubs
- open-plan living and dining
- outdoor fireplaces
- balconies / upstairs veranda
Rates on request
Oortuiging Cottage
canopy beds (one-bedroom suites) · en-suite; freestanding copper baths
Features
- historic Cape Dutch / Heritage cottage (1865)
- two en-suite bedrooms / suites
- lounge, kitchen and dining
- private plunge pool
- private wood burning hot tubs
- fireplace / living room
Rates on request
Vreugde
king-size or twin three-quarter on request; canopy bed · bath and shower separate; freestanding brass bath; outdoor shower
Features
- signature private one-bedroom cottage
- small kitchenette
- wide veranda
- private garden
- private plunge pool
- wood burning hot tub
Rates on request
Uitsig
king-size or twin three-quarter on request; extra length kingsize · bath and shower separate; marble bathroom
Features
- private upstairs suite
- French doors to balcony with mountain views
- shares large heated pool and garden with Twyfeling
- main gardens jacuzzi access
- underfloor heating
Rates on request
Twyfeling
king-size or twin three-quarter on request (bedroom suites); four-poster king (Twyfeling C) · en-suite; separate bath and shower (Twyfeling C)
Features
- Cape Dutch style house with large living rooms
- bedroom suites (Twyfeling A/B/C)
- shares large heated pool and garden with Uitsig
- wood burning stove (Twyfeling C)
Rates on request
One-Bedroom Cottage - Vreugde
Features
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Walk-in shower
- Kitchenette
- Private terrace
- Plunge pool
Rates on request
Double Suite - Uitsig
Features
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Walk-in shower
- Private balcony
- Wood-burning hot tub
- Mountain view
Rates on request
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