Val d'Or Estate | Guest house
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Nestled in the foothills of the Western Cape's magnificent Franschhoek mountains lies Val d'Or Estate where the welcome is warm, the tranquillity tangible and the ambience geared to your comfort. Val d'Or Guest House and Self-Catering is one of Franschhoek's most luxurious places to stay, offering easy access to all Franschhoek's many attractions and an idyllic country setting to shed city stress.
Prices are based on your 'Search' selection 2 adults
for
1 night
check-in
31 July 2010:
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barn house luxury family suites
x 2,
sleeps 2 |
R 650 | | |
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barn house upstairs gallery rooms
x 2,
sleeps 2 |
R 575 | | |
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manor house de luxe room
x 3,
sleeps 2 |
R 525 | | |
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manor house standard room,
sleeps 2 |
R 450 | | |
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one bedroom, de luxe self-catering unit
x 2,
sleeps 2 |
R 950 | | |
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two bedroom, two bathroom luxury self-catering uni,
sleeps 4 |
R1 950 | | |
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two bedroom,one bathroom luxury self-catering unit,
sleeps 4 |
R1 800 | |
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Establishment Details
Sink into plump couches in the lounge with its intimate bar, sip a sundowner on the terrace overlooking vineyards and mountains, or enjoy a pre-prandial sherry on a winter evening.
Luxuriate in one of the spacious, individually decorated en-suites, or opt for a quaint garden unit. Wake to birdsong and linger over a bountiful breakfast.
Val d’Or also offers tailor-made packages to suit every wedding /conference / event / function requirement in a relaxed country setting.
As Franschhoek is home to Boschenmeer Golf and Country Estate and Pearl Valley Signature Golf Estate and Spa we offer the Barn House as the ideal luxury accommodation venue for golfing tours.
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Directions
Directions to Val d'Or from Cape Town Airport
From the airport, take the N2 South towards Somerset West.
After about 2km, take the first exit: the R300 to Bellville and Durbanville.
The R300 will take you through to the N1 turn-off.
Take the turn-off to the N1 going towards Paarl.
Thereafter follow the directions below
Directions to Val d'Or from Cape Town
From Cape Town, take the N1 highway towards Paarl.
Continue on the N1 until you reach the R44 Stellenbosch / (R101) Klapmuts / Wellington turn-off (Exit 47, about 19.5km after the R300 turn-off). Take this turn-off and turn right at the stop sign at the bottom of the turn-off.
Go under the bridge and cross over the four-way stop indicating (R101). Continue on this road for about 500 metres where you will see the (R45) turn-off to Franschhoek to your left. Take this road and travel for approximately 9km until you reach the T-junction (you will see Vrede en Lust on your right and cross over an old rail track right before you reach the T-junction).
At the T-junction turn right towards Franschhoek R45. You will find Kaap Agri and the Exel Petrol Garage on your left and Plaisir de Merle on your right. 1km further you will find Simondium Country Lodge on your left. Continue along this road and pass the R310 to Stellenbosch, which will be on your right about 2.1km further. Cross the Dwars River bridge, pass the Groot Drakenstein Games Club on your left and L’Omarins on your right. Continue past Graham Beck and Bridge House on your right and The Riverside on your left. You will then cross the Berg River bridge.
Approximately 1km further you will pass the R301 on your left and the Berg River Dam on your right. From here it is approximately 1.8 kilometres until you find the Val d'OrEstate entrance on your left. Please note, our tourism boards are not up yet so please look out for us directly after Le Manoir de Brendel (which is situated on the right).
Turn left onto a sand road. Travel along this road for approximately 700m and enter through the gates. At the fork, choose to go right and at the second fork, right again. This road will take you to Reception and Check-in.
Enjoy your trip and drive safely!
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Unit Information
Barn House Luxury Family Suites,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There are two luxury family suites with full luxury en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms each have their own patio overlooking the swimming pool, gardens, ornamental dams and majestic mountains.
Rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, safe, television with DSTV, DVD player, robes, slippers, hairdryer, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or Twin. PLUS Sleeper couch for children under 12 years - they stay free when booked in this room. Cots can also be provided on request. |
| Number of units | 2 |
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Barn House Upstairs Gallery Rooms,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There are two luxury "Gallery" rooms with full luxury en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms share a lounge and very large patio overlooking the swimming pool, gardens, ornamental dams and majestic mountains.
Rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, safe, television with DSTV, DVD player, robes, slippers, hairdryer, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or Twin. A cot can also be provided on request. |
| Number of units | 2 |
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Manor House De Luxe Room,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There are three de luxe bedrooms consisting of one deluxe room with full en-suite bathroom and two deluxe rooms with en-suite shower bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own private patio and different views of the surrounding mountains. All the rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, television with DSTV, robes, slippers, hairdryer, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or Twin. Cot can be provided on request. |
| Number of units | 3 |
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Manor House Standard Room,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There is one standard bedroom with en-suite shower bathroom. The bedroom has its own private patio and different views of the surrounding mountains. The room has tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, television with DSTV, robes, slippers, hairdryer, underfloor heating and air conditioner to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or Twin. A cot can be provided on request. |
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One Bedroom, De Luxe Self-Catering Unit,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| There are two de luxe one bedroom self-catering units with en-suite shower bathrooms. The units each have a fully fitted kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room / lounge area. Each unit has its own patio overlooking the swimming pool, gardens, ornamental dams and majestic mountains.
Both the units have tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, televisions with DSTV, DVD player, robes, hairdryers, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or Twin beds. PLUS Sleeper Couch in the lounge for children under 12 years. A cot can also be provided on request. |
| Number of units | 2 |
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Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Luxury Self-Catering Uni,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 4
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Overview
| This self-catering unit has two en-suite bedrooms. The unit has a fully fitted kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room / lounge area.
There are two private patios overlooking the vineyards, swimming pool, gardens, ornamental dams and majestic mountains.
The unit also has tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, television with DSTV, DVD player, robes, hairdryer, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or twin beds. A cot can be provided on request. |
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Two Bedroom,One Bathroom Luxury Self-Catering Unit,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 4
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Overview
| This self-catering has two bedrooms and one large family bathroom. The unit has a fully fitted kitchen, which is open plan to the dining room / lounge area.
There are two private patios (one with braai facility) overlooking the vineyards, swimming pool, gardens, ornamental dams and majestic mountains.
The unit also has tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, television with DSTV, DVD player, robes, hairdryers, underfloor heating and air conditioners to ensure your comfort throughout the year. |
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Bed configuration
| King or twin beds. PLUS Sleeper couch in the lounge suitable for children under 12 years. A cot is also available on request. |
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Check in / Check out times
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Check in
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After 14:00
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Check out
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Before 11:00
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Children restrictions
All children welcome. Cots available on request. Children under 12 years on sleeper couch = free
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Detailed facilities
Activities/facilities nearby- 4X4 trails
- Bar/Entertainment
- Bicycle rental
- Bird watching
- Creche
- Cricket clubs
- Dry cleaner
- Fishing
- Flyfishing
- Golf course
- Gym / fitness centre
- Hiking and nature trails
- Historical sites
- Horse riding
- Internet café
- Mountain biking
- Post office
- Restaurants/Sidewalk cafe
- Rugby clubs
- Shopping centre
- Soccer clubs
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Theatre / Orchestra / Ballet
- Volley ball
- Wine farm
Business services- Conference facilities
- Fax machine
- Internet access
- Over head projector
- Photo copying machine
- Printer
- Scanner
- Television with VCR available
- Video projector
- Whiteboard available
Concierge / Staff speakGeneral facilities- Baby cot / sleeper / playpen
- Bathroom (shared)
- Complimentary coffee / tea offerings
- Cutlery / Crockery
- Fully licenced Bar
- Heater
- Kettle (Tea and Coffee making facilities in all rooms / units)
- Lounge
- Microwave (In self-catering units)
- MNet
- No pets allowed
- Patio / balcony
- Playground for children
- Security system installed (Security cameras, emergency buttons as well as electronic gates)
- Smoking allowed (On patios and outside areas)
- Stairs (Stairs to the Barn House Gallery Rooms only)
- Telephone (At reception)
- Toaster (In self-catering Units)
- Under floor heating
Geographic location- Cycling path nearby
- Easy access to airport
- Easy access to motorway
- In the mountains / hillside
- Near/by river or dam
- Situated in the country
Value added services offered- Baby sitting (By arrangement)
- Concierge services
- Daily newspaper deliveries
- Function co-ordination
- Housekeeping (Daily)
- Laundry services
- Room service (Limited)
- Shuttle service available (Shuttle services can be arranged)
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