We have stayed at Le Ballon Rouge on a number of occasions and love going there. The room are large, spotlessly clean and David and Jenny always make us feel special. We've tried staying in a few other places in Franschoek and always return to Le Ballon Rouge. The courtyard and pool area is delightfully charming. It is a wonderful... More

Accommodation in the wine country around Franschoek can be pricey, but if you are looking for , clean, comfortable, quiet accommodation as a base for day trips you won't go wrong staying here. It's not luxurious by any means, but can't be beat for the price. We stayed here as a group celebrating our 50th high school class reunion. It's... More

We stayed here for 2 nights during our recent trip. David and Jenny are excellent hosts and very helpful. The rooms are very clean, well furnished and homely. Ideal location. Franschhoek main street is extremely quiet, great to walk to restaurants and all of the galleries. We also arranged a driver for a day of wine tasting, excellent service and... More

We stayed here whilst in Franschoek. Great little B&B right near the town. The breakfast was great. The managers David & Jenny were lovely and really helpful. David also provided a wine tour which was excellent!

We stayed at Le Ballon for two nights and felt at home from the moment we arrived. Very friendly and helpful staff. Really Jenny was amazing ;she booked dinner and also arranged a wine tour with her husband who happend to be a very knowledgeable wine guide. The guesthouse is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are impeccable and clean with spaces... More

Warm and nice welcome. Centrally located victorian guest house. Lots of restaurants and shops/super market in short walking distance. Cosy rooms with spacious bath. Breakfast with supplements on order. Free WLAN available in public areas. We enjoyed our stay and returned for one night on our way back to Cape Town.

This is a moderate sized guest house, just of the main street. Many restaurants within walking distance. The rooms are olde worlde, high ceilings, ensuite bathroom, and antique furnishings. Very welcoming. The staff are very friendly, but there's no reception after 18h hours. Small breakfast buffet, but with a choice of full English or a filled omelette in addition (but... More

After traveling for 27 hours to get to South Africa from Los Angeles, we were met at the airport by David, one-half of the friendly management team -- along with his wife, Jenny -- of Le Ballon Rouge. David and Jenny made us feel instantly at home, offering tips for local restaurants and attractions. David later gave us a personal... More

Le Ballon Rouge is located a block back from the High Street so it is quiet but all Franschhoek bars, restaurants and attractions are easily accessible. Our room was huge with four poster bed and a separate seating area. It was clean, well maintained and very tastefully decorated and furnished. The rate was very reasonable for the standard of accommodation... More