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Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards Franschoek


FIVE STAR ACCOMMODATION, FRANSCHHOEK
WINE ROUTE, CAPE WINELANDS, WESTERN CAPE

The 5 star Mont Rochelle Hotel, previously named La Couronne, offers exclusivity and luxury in the tranquil surroundings of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley.

Accommodation at this luxury boutique hotel consists of 16 guest rooms and 6 suites each individually decorated with en suite bathrooms and features such as, telephone, television, safes, under-floor heating, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards comprises three wings set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by vineyards ensuring privacy. The welcoming reception area is situated in the Garden Wing of the hotel which also houses the Colonial Cigar Bar, eight Luxury Bedrooms, one Junior Suite and the Business Centre.

The Manor House section of the Mont Rochelle Hotel houses the Fine Dining Restaurant as well as two Junior Suites, one Deluxe Suite and two Luxury Bedrooms. Below the Restaurant is the Vineyard Wing which has luxury bedrooms with private gardens, as well as two Deluxe Suites with private plunge pools.
A second restaurant serving Al Fresco meals can be found here as well as the Wellness Facility, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Pool Bar and Gymnasium.

Facilities at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards

In-house guests at the Mont Rochelle Hotel are invited to pre-book a private wine tasting or Cellar Tour with the Wine Maker or an excursion through the vineyards with the Farm Manager.
For those wishing to enjoy the outdoors there are walking trails though the vineyards or mountain biking (bikes are available at reception for hotel guests). Alternatively, a peaceful picnic can be enjoyed under the willows down at the dam
(a packed picnic can be pre-ordered from the wine tasting venue) or in the vineyards.

The Mont Rochelle Equestrian Centre offers a three hour Wine Tasting tour
on horse back or hourly horse rides.

Dining at the Mont Rochelle Hotel & Wine Estate

Mont Rochelle Hotel, Franschhoek aims to provide guests with a gourmet wine tasting experience when Mont Rochelle Wines are matched with culinary delights from the Hotel's kitchen.

Two very different dining venues are offered to guests catering for their every need.
Formal, fine dining is offered at the Mange Tout restaurant which is situated in the main hotel building whilst Mont Rochelle, a more relaxed venue offering Mediterranean style al fresco dining is housed in the Wine Tasting venue.

The Colonial Cigar Bar at the Mont Rochelle Hotel serves light snacks, sandwiches and salads throughout the day and this menu is also available to Hotel residents
at the Swimming Pool.

Accommodation at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Wine Estate, Franschhoek
  • Shiraz Room = Standard Room:
    Double or twin bedded
    Valley and courtyard views
    Accommodates 2 persons
  • Merlot Room:
    Large king or twin beds
    Valley views
    Accommodates 2 guests
  • Cabernet Room:
    Large king or twin beds
    Valley views & private terraces
    Accommodates 2 guests
    No children can be accommodated in the Cabernet Room
  • Pinotage Suite = Junior Suite:
    King or twin bed
    Valley view from the bedroom
    Room No. 14 is ideal for a family and can accommodate two children on a sleeper couch located in the lounge area of the suite
  • Reserve Suite = Modern Luxury Suite:
    King bed
    Private walled Zen garden with sun beds
    Plunge pool
    Accommodates 2 guests
  • Cap Classique Suite = Deluxe Suite
    King or twin bed
    Large private terraces with plunge pools
    Accommodates 2 guests
    Children cannot be accommodated in the Deluxe Suite
Recommended sights and activities in and around Franschhoek

- a stroll up old 'Cat se Pad' walking trail
- a sunset drive to the top of the Franschhoek Pass just a short 5 minute
  drive from the main road in Franschhoek
- trout fishing
- wine tasting
- golf
- a picnic at Chamonix, Dieu Donné, Boschendal or Riverside next to the Berg River
- a visit to Bien Donne Werf with its fruit research farm, lavender fields, herb
  garden, manor house and restaurant.

The Vineyards of Franschhoek invite guests to come and taste their exquisite wines and enjoy the hospitality of their Restaurants.

The picturesque town of Franschhoek is known as the food and wine capital of South Africa and is home to more award-winning restaurants than anywhere else in the country. The town's 300 year old French heritage is evident in the wine and food tradition as well as the magnificent Huguenot Museum and monument. Wine tastings are offered at the many wine cellars and estates surrounding Franschhoek and the galleries, shops and restaurants, which are situated on the main road in Franschhoek, provide hours of entertainment, browsing and shopping.

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