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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is a luxurious home-from-home in Franschhoek, the heart of the South African Wine Valley. 9 individually styled suites, spread across our Manor House and 3 peacefully situated cottages provide a blissful base from which to explore the landscapes, vineyards and chef’s tables of South Africa’s Culinary Capital Hospitality and comfort lie at the heart of the Akademie Street experience. Our luxurious property, complete with wood-fired hot tubs and fragrant landscaped gardens, is designed to be a haven of sumptuous tranquillity with attention to detail throughout. The discreet, personal service is warm and welcoming, attentive and unlimited. From organising wine tours to providing low-key conference facilities, serving a perfect sundowner or setting you up for the day with our legendary breakfast, the experience is bespoke, indulgent and truly unique 9 suites, including 3 peaceful, secluded cottages Enchanting garden setting Individual heated swimming pools Jacuzzi and wood-fired hot tubs Strolling distance to the historic centre of Franschhoek Local heritage – our Oortuiging cottage was built in 1865 Boutique weddings, groups and business retreats are all welcome We think of everything, from sunscreen to sundowners Attentive service, guests are truly spoiled
Area Info
The breathtaking Franschhoek Valley lies between nature reserves and mountain peaks in one of the most scenic parts of the Western Cape. Safe, peaceful and easy to travel to, the town of Franschhoek is the perfect base from which to explore the vast natural beauty of this part of the world, as well as the mouthwatering intensity of South Africa’s culinary heartland
Units and Rooms
Gelatenheid A
Guests: 2
One of two suites in our Cape Dutch style cottage.This is a plush one bedroom suite on the first floor, complete with separate dressing room and luxurious free standing bath. Indulgence continues with the private sun drenched balcony and outdoor fireplace
Gelatenheid B
Guests: 2
One of two suites that make up Gelatenheid cottage.The spacious living and dining areas are designed for relaxation and ease.Gelatenheid B is perfect for privacy, with a separate entrance to the hotel gardens, as well as the main street.
Oortuiging A
Guests: 2
Spacious luxuriously appointed one bedroom suite in our Heritage cottage, with canopy beds,freestanding copper baths, living room with fireplace and private wood burning hot tub. Direct access to main living room and private pool within cottage.
Oortuiging B
Guests: 2
Spacious luxuriously appointed one bedroom suite in our Heritage cottage, with canopy beds,freestanding copper baths, living room with fireplace and private wood burning hot tub. Direct access to main living room and private pool within cottage.
Uitsig
Guests: 2
Uitsig is a one-bedroom suite set on the first floor, with access via a private staircase. It features a bathroom with a walk-in shower and bath. The suite has a private balcony with wood burning hot tub and views of the mountains
Vreugde
Guests: 2
Signature luxuriously appointed on bedroom cottage, with its own pool house, private garden, wood burning hot tub and plunge pool. Canopy beds, living room with fireplace,freestanding brass bath and outside shower, separate entrance and secure parking.
Twyfeling A
Guests: 2
Spacious one bedroom suite in the main Cape Dutch building, with its own living room, spacious bathroom,and direct access to heated main pool and garden, with its relaxing seating pavilion and sun loungers.
Twyfeling B
Guests: 2
Spacious one bedroom suite in the main Cape Dutch building, with it's own living room and spacious bathroom. Direct access to main grounds, with heated main pool and gardens. Easy access to lounge and sun drenched courtyard.
