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La Galinière Guest Cottages

3.0 star property
Family-friendly cottage in Franschhoek with free parking

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La Galinière Guest Cottages provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this cottage offering a vineyard. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 721 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
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  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Main Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Franschhoek Art House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mont Rochelle Wine Estate - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoek - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rickety Bridge Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪French Connection - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Franks Corner Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Galinière Guest Cottages

Family-friendly cottage in Franschhoek with free parking
This cottage features an outdoor pool, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 2 individually decorated accommodations have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs. Limited housekeeping is available.
La Galinière Guest Cottages offers 2 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Free crib

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Vineyard
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 units
  • Built in 1990
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Galinière Guest Cottages
Galinière Guest Cottages Franschhoek
Galiniere Cottages Franschhoek
Galinière Guest Cottages House Franschhoek
La Galinière Guest Cottages Cottage
La Galinière Guest Cottages Franschhoek
La Galinière Guest Cottages Cottage Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does La Galinière Guest Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Galinière Guest Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Galinière Guest Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Galinière Guest Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Galinière Guest Cottages located?

This family-friendly Franschhoek cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Art House, and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery. Dutch Reformed Church and Franschhoek Town Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

La Galinière Guest Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming location. Friendly staff. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Goetz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice communication with Rita, all the best for your dogs. Ulrike, Caroline & Götz
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were simple comforts which were missing that could have made this a far more comfortable stay. I am by no means a high maintenance guest but I do believe in the philosophy of nothing ever being too much trouble and giving your guests a warm welcome into their temporary home. This just didn’t feel the case here; a couple of requests were brushed aside and ignored (more candles for load shedding, fuel for the fire on a wet miserable evening - granted it was summer but it was 16 degrees, load shedding was happening and it was pouring with rain so if we want a fire we can have a fire…right?). The furniture was quite old fashioned and mismatched, the “complimentary” milk and coffee equated to enough for a cup, there wasn’t a shower curtain…small bits add up. On the last night when we saw the manager it wasn’t a question of “have you enjoyed your stay” but more “what time are you leaving”. And despite paying in full weeks in advance and showing proof of that, I’m still being questioned about the outstanding balance. It just didn’t feel remotely like we were welcomed as guests but were more like an inconvenience. Equally don’t be fooled by the pics, it’s pretty but you are on a main road sandwiched between traffic and the tram, not peaceful at all. And if you’re scared of dogs just avoid - four very vocal and aggressive dogs which were fine in the end but the kids were scared of them. I won’t stay here again, sorry hosts but for Franschoek you have to up your game.

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Franschhoek

Delightful for the night with a young family- wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Marjolijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Prima, niet bijzonder

Verbleven hier met onze 2 kinderen van 6&7. Prima niet overdreven luxe huisje. Klein zwembadje buiten. Voor t huisje bistrostoeltjes die niet lekker zitten. Er lopen 4 grote Duitse herders rond die het terrein bewaken: 1 hapte naar mijn jongste, niet echt fijn maar gelukkig geen verwonding. Het huisje ligt vlakbij een drukke weg. Er is geen airco. Budgettechnisch gezien voor Franschhoek een prima keuze, maar het had niet de charme, ligging of luxe die we zijn tegengekomen bij andere overnachtingsplekken tijdens onze rondreis.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

ROSANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wi-Fi muito bom!

Viagem com hospedagem em 11 hotéis - melhor Wi-Fi! Lugar aconchegante; espaçoso, calmo e limpo! Voltaria com certeza.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brillant

Fantastic! Not everybody would be comfortable with the Dogs!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Kein Wifi während unseres Aufenthalts. Das Cottage liegt an der Haupststraße.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Cassio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Guest house confortável e bem localizada

Por ser uma guest house não há nenhum serviço oferecido, uma garrafa de vinho local nos foi dada, mas uma pena não ter uma área externa mais estruturada para que possamos degustar nosso vinho. A área externa em volta da piscina não estava com almofadas nas cadeiras, e a mesa estava empoeirada. a vista do hotel é linda para as montanhas e o ambiente externo devia ser melhor disponibilizado.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dans un cadre agréable

L'établissement est situe au milieu d'une vigne, mais on entend un peu le bruit de la circulation sur la route. Piscine, hôtesse très sympathique et accueillante avec dégustation du vin de la propriété. La kichnette est très bien équipée. Séjour très agréable dans la région des vignobles.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

A winter's break

We had a one night stay with friends. Lovely setting and very comfortable cottages. For a winters break, it was quite cosy with the fireplace.

8/10 Good

Susan, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location to Franshoek and the area.

Great to have self catering so close to town, the staff were brilliant, asked for a BBQ and it was all laid out waiting for you when you return from the day out etc.

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value, welcoming

This is an adorable cottage with a ton of space and a ton of nice details like a bottle of welcome wine, converters for electronics, towel warmers, and more. The pool is tiny and not that clean but other than that we thought this was an incredible value.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vineyard Delight

Beautiful, romantic setting for a lovely stay.

8/10 Good

Gabriel, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Franschoek

Perfect for a quick get away to Franschoek

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and affordable close to Franschhoek

The unit was spacious, clean, comfortable and private. The main road is quite busy and when sitting outside traffic could be heard all the time. The room had a very small old CRT TV, not a flat screen as advertised. Nice stay overall, but not perfect.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely not recommend

It did not look like the photos and the room was full of millipedes crawling up the walls, carpet and shower. Pretty disgusting!

8/10 Good

Joe, Free State

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great underfloor heating in bedroom and bathroom.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice relaxed guest cottages

Nice homely place. Shiraz cottage could do with a small couch to make it more comfortable. And some outside furniture.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value in great location

A spacious, self-catering accommodation at a reasonable price in a great location on Franschoek's main road. We'd use it again without hesitation.

6/10 Okay

McLeod, St Andrews Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but can be noisy

Quite comfortable but no more than the 3 stars rated.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Oxford UK and Angola Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stuart and Mary visit

Great location and very nice private, secure area. Very comfortable and spacious accommodation tastefully decorated in modern "French" style Complimentary bottle of very good home-produced red wine waiting for us on arrival (it was so good we bought a case to take away with us). Wonderful place to stay as it is quiet and peaceful, but close to town. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful. We will definitely try to stay at La Galiniere next time we are in Franschhoek. Has to be the best value for money in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Jenny and Alan, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient guest house close to Franschhoek

The cottage we booked on this restful little wine estate had a very comfortable double bed / good size bedroom / well-equipped kitchen / lovely lounge and outdoor patio area looking onto the swimming pool. Only complaint - very limited bouquet DSTV... but we werent there to watch tv anyway. Wendy and Rencia made sure we were comfortable and then left us alone. Bliss.

8/10 Good

Retha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A breath taking view!

Our stay was very pleasant. The room was comfortable, the linen of a high quality and it was clean. The view was true to the pictures, which were posted on the site. The complimentary wine was much needed after our endless search to find the cottage. I would like to recommend that a VISIBLE name board be placed at the entrance seeing that it is on the main road into Franschoek.

10/10 Excellent

Diane, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Charming Stay in the Winelands

The Galiniere Guest Cottages are the perfect place to stay while in Franschhoek. We stayed only two nights but the cottage is fully equipped for a much longer stay. We had a car while we were there and it is a short drive into town and to surrounding wineries- it is basically situated in between the downtown area and the winery area, so it is very convenient. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The one thing you should know is that there is little to no service- we did not see our hosts between checking in and checking out. There is no phone in the cottage so you should make any arrangements (dinner reservations, tours, etc) prior to arriving. Also, there is not air con in the room which was not an issue for us, but something you should be aware of.