About
Delightful Franschhoek village and its surrounding, vine-filled valley once provided a retreat for fleeing French Huguenots; three centuries later, sumptuous The Last Word does the same for lucky new visitors. Found at the end of Franschhoek's main street and accessed beneath leafy canopy, it’s a five-star boutique promising intimacy, immaculate service, utter tranquillity and a tasteful dose of contemporary Provençal style – light woods, creams, pale greens and blues.
Accommodation
The ten rooms are lovely and luxurious. Eight Superior Doubles boast a small shaded garden and patios or balconies facing the mountains, while two Pool Suites share their own swimming square and afford a private courtyard and lounge area. All have underfloor heating and fresh flowers, along a real sense of opulence through classic furnishings and spacious ensuite bathrooms.
Facilities
The handsome garden grounds contain a small, beckoning, heated pool – decorated with pretty mosaics by local artists – while a tree-lined courtyard and comfy lounge provide further escapes. Glasses of local wine are complimentary. Up above is a sleepy roof terrace with more spectacular mountain views, with many guests choosing to enjoy sundowners as days drift to a close. Outstanding breakfasts are tailored to individual preferences, typical of a fantastic staff who make you feel truly special.
Activities
Those same staff can also make reservations at one of the 50-odd restaurants in Franschhoek, which has truly become the Cape Winelands’ foodie hub. Each guest at The Last Word also enjoys a personalised travel guide service for tours and itinerary-planning – some time in Cape Town, perhaps? Or tastings or cellar tours along local wine routes? Personal chauffeurs are possible, active pursuits – hiking, fly-fishing, golfing on championship courses – can be set up, and spa treatments arranged.
Child Policy
Children over 3 are welcome.
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When you book a holiday with us we will provide full driving instructions for reaching your accommodation, where necessary; these can be used by yourself, or you could enjoy the luxury of a driver. Alternatively we will arrange private (car rather than coach) transfers for you; helicopter transfers are also possible for some destinations.
