No visit to the Cape is complete without a visit to Franschhoek and the exclusive L’Ermitage Franschhoek Chateau & Villas. Set within the secure grounds of the prestigious Fransche Hoek Estate, a wine and olive farm, between Chamonix, Haute Cabriere and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, is where you will find this unique hotel.

This guest-focussed hotel pays tribute to the French Huguenots who settled in this valley some 300 years ago. A sense of old-fashioned community abounds here, offering weary city-dwellers tranquillity and relaxed atmosphere. Here residents stroll the cobbled streets, meeting friends for coffee or a chat without the rush of deadlines or the press of time.

L’Ermitage promises you a warm welcome and a wonderful stay either in a stately château or a choice of charming and private villas. The château comprises 6 superior bedrooms, each luxuriously furnished and all with breathtaking views of the majestic Franschhoek Mountains. Rooms have king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms and in-room amenities that include air-conditioning, TVs with selected channels, DVD players and even small kitchenettes.

For a more independent stay, guests might prefer one of the many spacious villas that line the cobbled streets, all luxuriously furnished with the finest finishing touches. Each villa comes with a fully equipped, designer kitchen.

Funiki, Franschhoek's only Japanese cuisine and sushi eatery, is proudly owned and managed by Kiyomasu Deon Sensei. At Funiki, guests can experience the pleasant and delightful sight and sounds of Old Japan in the expression of simplicity, sophistication, spontaneity, originality and ambience.

For weddings and social celebrations, or conferencing and corporate affairs, you need to look no further than L’Ermitage for an unforgettable event. For anniversaries, special birthdays and glamorous weddings the champagne air of the fields of fynbos, the embrace of the Franschhoek Mountains and the spectacular natural setting promises to make it a celebration to be remembered.

L’Ermitage Village is an ideal conference venue with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and seating for up to 60 delegates. Staff are experienced and attuned to the needs of business, ensuring seamless execution of instructions so that the focus of delegates is always on the business of the day.