Franschhoek: Accommodation
CATHBERT COUNTRY INN, a small country inn between Franschhoek and Paarl, has a wonderful setting in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains, surrounded by forests and some of South Africa's finest wine estates. Cathbert is a member of the highly rated ‘Good Cooks and their Country Houses’ group, which aims traditional hospitality and ‘sublime’ food. Menus are designed around the ingredients which are freshest and at their best. The restaurant serves a four-course set menu, which is inspired by changes daily. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The eight rooms and suites are each named after an indigenous South African flower and individually decorated. They are equipped with welcome luxuries and have private verandahs from which to enjoy the views of the gardens, mountains and vineyards. All the rooms have air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and bathroom with shower and bath.
The luxury suites are positioned right above the dam. Standard rooms are behind the restaurant – still with good views – and have a smaller lounge area. There is also an executive suite with a large separate lounge.
Cathbert Country Inn stands on what was a neglected area of Vrede en Lust – and actually shares its main entrance with the wine farm. Neighbouring wine estates include Rupert & Rothschild, Backsberg, Glen Carlou, Boschendal, Kanonkop, and Plaisir De Merle. There are lovely walks out of the back of the inn onto the mountain; or you can sit around the pool and enjoy the beautiful views and the clean mountain air.
From £58
Rates are per person per night sharing and include breakfast.
Children 12 years and over are welcome
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and from May - August each year.
Prices are subject to currency fluctuation.