Auberge Clermont, Franschhoek, South Africa 

The magnificent Auberge Clermont has recently changed hands and is looking wonderful.  It has been created in an old wine cellar on a working wine and fruit farm, amid vines laden with chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and the classic Bordeaux reds of France.  The scent of roses, rosemary and lavender is everywhere with the ever present tranquil sounds of farm and bird life.  A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful winelands. Linger over a delicious breakfast served in your room or on the terrace under 140-year-old oak trees overlooking the plum orchards.  Enjoy a game of tennis or a splash in the pool.  Time is your own ...walk through vineyards flanked by red and white rose bushes or stroll down lavender walk to the picnic table at the river.  During the day there's lots to explore in the village  of Franschhoek - some of the country's best estates and restaurants have made Franschhoek the gourmet capital of the Cape.  The award-winning cellar restaurant Haute Cabrière, high on the mountain pass overlooking the valley presents a unique marriage of food and wine, and the Tasting Room at the Quartier Francais is not to be missed.   The impressive Huguenot museum, the art galleries, craft and antique shops offer hours of pleasurable browsing.  Horse trails, mountain walks, trout fishing and bike rides are all part of the Franschhoek experience.  No. of Bedrooms 6 deluxe en-suite rooms, all individually and stylishly decorated for the comfort and enjoyment of guests.  Under-floor heating and ceiling fans ensure year round comfort.  Superb large bathrooms with double basins, separate showers and heated towel rails are a feature. For families there is a spacious three-bedroomed, self-catering villa set in a wonderfully landscaped formal French garden, with its own pool and superb views over the vines to the mountains beyond. Find Similar Properties