About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Cape Robin Cottage in Franschhoek offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, terrace, balcony, and a private pool. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located 39 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the cottage is a short walk from Franschhoek Art House and 0.6 mi from the Hugenot Monument. Nearby attractions include Boschenmeer Golf Course and Stellenbosch University. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location and the range of amenities, including free on-site private parking, laundry service, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Ulrike
United States United States
Super convenient location, well equipped and very comfortable. The bed was a dream to get into at night. We were able to cook and braai and had everything we needed. Check in and check out was also very accommodating to our travel times. We...
Anita
South Africa South Africa
We did our won breakfast. Location was excellent.
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
CRC is spacious and comfortable with a lovely outside area and a nice pool. It’s been well maintained and has every amenity. The separate laundry room is great for washing and drying. The bathrooms are well provided and the showers are...
Will
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Robin was very helpful with initial questions and the property manager (Rosemary) was incredibly attentive and kind. The house is fantastic. Immaculately clean and well located, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Thabani
South Africa South Africa
We loved the air conditioning in all the rooms,the generosity of space in the rooms and kitchen,the location and the cleanliness of the yard including the lovely gardens.The whole town of Franschoek is within walking distance.
Irene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is perfect. The villa was beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard, spotlessly clean and secure. The garden is lovely and there are plenty of seating areas. We couldn’t have wished for a nicer place. Our host...
Allison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cottage had everything we needed and very homely feel. Excellent location and spotlessly clean. Rosemary(housekeeper) was very accommodating with our request to drop bags earlier than check in and since no one was arriving on our day of departure...
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cape Robin Cottage is in a central location with easy walking access to the many excellent restaurants and all the supermarkets in Franschhoek. The cottage was a lot bigger than I envisioned with an easy flow open plan lounge, kitchen and dining...
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, excellent accomodation everything you need for a short stay. Could have easily stayed longer.
Richard
France France
Clean, very comfortable - home from home. Close to the shops and restaurants. All accessible by foot.

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
Cape Robin Cottage is a luxurious home from home in the middle of the beautiful town of Franschhoek. It is the perfect base from which to explore the Franschhoek Valley and beyond.
Olivia and Robin have visited Franschhoek from Scotland on a number of occasions and have owned Cape Robin Cottage since 2014. It is their home from home when we are in South Africa. They are both former lawyers. Olivia now runs her own charity and Robin is involved in the real estate industry.
Cape Robin Cottage is a 5 minute walk from the centre of Franschhoek with its world class array of restaurants and shops. There are numerous wine estates within easy reach of the house and the town is the perfect base from which to explore the Cape Winelands.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cape Robin Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities

House rules

Cape Robin Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about $61. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cape Robin Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

FAQs about Cape Robin Cottage