Similarly to reviewing a woman you're considering marrying, she may check all the right boxes, i.e clean, tidy, good natured etc. However, she has to check the magic box, it is the most important box to check. Just returned from an amazing stay in the cape, stayed at some interesting places, not all of which checked the magic box. The... More

We spent two nights at The Garden House and had a great time in Franschhoek. Annette and Barry were very welcoming and Annette was a great source of advice on the local wineries and restaurants. Her recommendations were spot on and just what we were looking for, so thamks very much! The accommodation itself was faultless and was a very... More

What a great spot to stay in with all details covered very well by our hosts Annette & Barry. The rooms are well fitted with all you might require be it a cool drink, hot beverage, warm towels (Autumn visit), hair drier, local information and eating suggestions. Breakfasts on the terrace, with views of the mountain, supervised and executed with... More

We Just left the garden house and we are really sorry because we could stay there Just one night! The room is wonderful, clean and big. You can see many small details as the towel heating, the full fridge you can take from free..... But the most important thing we have found is true hospitality! We had the chance to... More

Stayed with my girlfriend at the Garden House for 2 days as part of our 2 week tour of South Africa in March. We stayed in a variety of places from city hotels to a safari lodge and other guesthouses but nowhere managed to provide a welcome like Annette and Barry (ably assisted by the ever efficient Nicky as well... More

Where to begin......I would come here again in a heartbeat. Annette and Barry, along with the furry family members made us feel like we were old friends. The surroundings are beautiful, the breakfasts are epic. A music quiz at breakfast and the best tables in the best restaurants in town... All impossible without the madness and charm of Annette!! This... More

There are many reasons to go on holidays to South Africa. There are also many reasons to stop in Franchhoek. It is a lovely small town with many wine yards, fantastic restaurants and a great view. And if this is not enough for someone to visit Franchhoek, you should know about another attraction that isn't mentioned in any travelbook: The... More

From the moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right choice. As we pulled into the drive way, a friendly voice called out to greet us and we saw Annette with a big smile from the veranda waiving over. From then on, we were treated like old friends and cannot convey in words what truly lovely people Annette... More

Great breakfast - best we've tasted! Friendly hosts, beautiful views, lovely private cottage, swimming pool ... Perfect for couples, close to restaurants, a wonderful place to stay.