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Sunny Lane

30 Akademie Street, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
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Sunny Lane
Ranked #40 of 52 Franschhoek B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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usa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This apartment surpassed our expectations! Located in an adorable garden with a pool, just 2 blocks from the main strip, this was the perfect guest cottage for my husband and I and our single friend. We even walked to 3 wineries and a top-rated, world class restaurant from our front door. The furnished apartment has everything you need to make... More

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cape town
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Sunny lane is excellent value. We stayed for three nights in the larger cottage in May 2012, and found it wonderfully spacious, warm and clean. The underfloor heating worked a treat and the cotton sheets and good mattress were great. The bathroom is huge and lovely. Several books and brochures about the attractions of the town helped us select restaurants... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

We had a lovely stay at Sunny Lane, the charlet was very clean and everything that you would need in a self-catering charlet. The small kitchen has all the necessary for you to prepare a meal. The location is also very close to town and we walked to the shops and restaurants! We also had a lovely braai and we... More

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San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights in Feb2011 and had a most wonderful stay. The location is easy to find, has plenty of parking and is within easy and safe walking distance to food and shops. Many wineries are within biking, driving or even walking distance. We're from the US and the owner was very helpful in... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011

We spent three nights at Sunny Lane in Franschhoek in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape wine country. It's on a quiet residential street within a 10 minute walk of food, coffee, wine, groceries and craft/fashion shops. The sitting room/kitchen and bedroom were large, airy, clean and well-furnished. The mattress was delightfully firm. The swimming pool was just beyond... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

We booked both units at Sunny Lane so that we could holiday with my son, daughter-in-law and young granddaughter (18 months old). It was an excellent choice. Having both units meant that three generations were not on top of each other and able to e.g. eat at different times. Barbara Hawthorn, the owner, was most helpful in finding a cot... More

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London
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2010

We stayed here on recommendation of some friends, and they were right! The town itself is much commented on, and we were not surprised to enjoy the food, the scenery & the nearby golf. (On a practical note, La Laundry in the Pic-n-Pay parking lot is a good place to get holiday laundry done) There are lot of self-catering places... More

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Berkhamsted
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2008
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We stayed with Sunny Lane for 2 days and that was well enough. The owner wasn't even there when we arrived so the maid let us in. When she did arrive home, she wasn't the least interested in us and didn't even bother to come in with us to make sure everything was ok. The room was fine, but the... More

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Barbara Hathorn, owner at Sunny Lane, responded to this review
2 August 2009

I am sorry that I was not available at the time to meet and greet the guests - I usually do make a point of making contact with our guests after they have arrived, but I also am sensitive to giving people the space they want. With regard to the electricity, unfortunately at that time in South Africa, everyone was... More

England, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
167 helpful votes 167 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2006
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights in May 2006. We stayed in the larger of the two units. The unit was larger than what we expected with an all in one lounge, dining room and kitchen - all of which was very well equipped. The bedroom was large with windows on every wall! The bathroom had a bath and a... More

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Barbara Hathorn, owner at Sunny Lane, responded to this review
2 August 2009

Fortunately, the owners of the dogs next door have moved away, and taken their dogs with them. Our Labrador now sleeps inside at night and this seems to have solved the barking problem. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2011
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30 Akademie Street, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 39 AUD - 65 AUD

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