La Roche Estate

La Roche Estate is a place of passion. Passion for beauty, excellence, and for the environment. And we strive to make it a timeless place of peace and tranquillity for the ages. When the property was bought over a quarter of a century ago, it was a poorly run farm with a few acres of grapes, 2 small lakes, an orchard and a swamp. Our first priority was to drain the swamp and increase the quantity and quality of the land under our vineyards. In the distant past the Berg River ran through the property and an underground river still persists through the Robertsvlei valley providing fresh water to the community. Many people said this was an impossible effort. With typical aplomb we refused to listen to the naysayers and created a large canal that runs through the lowest part of the land on the property, and allows the excess to run into the lower lake that is home to our Sanctuary. Water always takes the easiest route and over a few years the idea worked amazingly well and today La Roche has 40 hectares of grapes under cultivation. La Roche not only grows grapes of a superior quality that have contributed to many fine wines over the years, but its vines are an exercise in aesthetic beauty and closely managed all year round. The estate takes its name from the huge rock in the centre of the valley left by the last glacial age. (Die Klip translated well to La Roche). We have also in the last few years planted a pecan orchard on a few hectares of our land, as well as installed Apiary’s to assist mother nature in producing more, and higher quality produce on our farm. La Roche not only grows grapes of a superior quality that have contributed to many fine wines over the years, but its vines are an exercise in aesthetic beauty and closely managed all year round. The estate takes it’s name from the huge rock in the centre of the valley left by the last glacial age. (Die Klip translated well to La Roche).

Area Info

Retreats-

A tranquil environment away from the chaos of the modern world, but only 5km from the small town of Franschhoek.

Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the peace and quiet. It is very private as not many people know about it and is one of Franschhoek best kept secrets.

Units and Rooms

Luxury Pinot Noir Suite 1 with hot tub

Guests: 2

Perfectly furnished suite for two adults with a king size bed, premium bed linen and a en-suite bathroom. Equipped with all the luxuries needed. Outdoor balcony, wood fired hot tub with ample wood and a Nespresso machine. Breakfast basket is included.

Luxury Pinot Noir Suite 2 with hot tub

Guests: 2

Perfectly furnished suite for two adults with a king size bed, premium bed linen and a en-suite bathroom. Equipped with all the luxuries needed. Outdoor balcony, wood fired hot tub with ample wood and a Nespresso machine. Breakfast basket is included.

Luxury Chardonnay Suite with hot tub

Guests: 2

Perfectly furnished suite for two adults with a king size bed, premium bed linen and a en-suite bathroom. Equipped with all the luxuries needed. Outdoor area, wood fired hot tub with ample wood and a Nespresso machine. Breakfast basket is included.

Luxury Family Suite

Guests: 6

Luxury Family Suite, self-catering on working farm. Can accommodate six guests, has a lovely outdoor pool and boma area and indoor fireplace. Television available in living room and our breakfast crates are included in your stay.

Manor House

Guests: 12

Our luxury Manor House can accommodate 12 guests. Five bedrooms on the ground floor, each with en-suite bathrooms. The Bacchus Suite takes the entire top floor and has a spacious open-plan room featuring a grand fireplace, a king-size bed, a seating area,