Mont Rochelle
Just over an hour from Cape Town, Mont Rochelle awaits you in charming Franschhoek - an elegant boutique hotel in the middle of the vineyards. Surrounded by green vines and majestic mountains, the hotel combines relaxed luxury with first-class cuisine and personalised service. The 26 individually designed rooms and suites offer stylish comfort and marvellous views. Whether over a glass of wine on the terrace, a picnic in the garden or dinner in the gourmet restaurant - everything here revolves around enjoyment, tranquillity and joie de vivre. Ideal as a stopover on the way to the Garden Route or to round off a trip to the Cape.
Details
Country
South Africa
Location
Franschhoek
Price
from 199€ per person/night
Best time to travel
October - May
Rooms
The 26 rooms and suites at the Mont Rochelle combine modern comfort with classic country house style and are warm, stylish and designed with loving attention to detail. Light colours, high-quality materials and large windows create a feeling of lightness and space. There is a choice of different room categories, from the cosy Shiraz Room to the spacious Cap Classique Suite with its own terrace and private pool. The view is particularly impressive: Almost every room offers panoramic windows or balconies with views of vineyards, gardens or mountains. For more privacy, the Manor House is an exclusive villa with four suites, its own pool, kitchen and service team. Ideal for families or friends travelling together who still want to enjoy their own space.
Culinary
Mont Rochelle is not only a place of tranquillity, but also a paradise for gourmets. Two in-house restaurants invite you to discover the culinary diversity of the Cape region at the highest level. The stylish Miko restaurant serves creative, seasonally inspired menus with South African flair in the evening - cleverly prepared and with a view of the surrounding vineyards. Whether à la carte or as a multi-course tasting menu: The dishes surprise with regional flavours and elegant lightness. The charming Country Kitchen is ideal for a relaxed lunch break or a glass of wine in the afternoon. Here, guests can enjoy down-to-earth dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. The excellent wines from the hotel's own vineyard, which can be discovered during tastings or picnics in the countryside, are the perfect accompaniment.
Activities
At Mont Rochelle, everything revolves around enjoyment, relaxation and experiencing nature. Guests can take part in guided wine tastings directly on the extensive wine estate, book a picnic in the countryside or enjoy the view of the Franschhoek Valley on a walk through the vines. Those who wish can relax by the pool, treat themselves to a massage in the in-house spa or start the day with a yoga class. Sports enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area on hikes or cycle tours - the surrounding mountains and vineyards offer fantastic routes for every fitness level. Franschhoek itself is considered the gourmet capital of South Africa: discover renowned restaurants, charming boutiques, galleries and the renowned Huguenot Museum. A highlight is the Franschhoek Wine Tram, with which you can visit some of the best wine estates in the region in a relaxed manner.
Location
Mont Rochelle is idyllically situated above the charming village of Franschhoek - one of the most beautiful wine villages in South Africa. Nestled in gentle vineyards and surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Franschhoek Valley, the boutique hotel offers a dreamlike setting for relaxing days in nature.
The location combines peace and seclusion with direct proximity to the culinary and cultural highlights of the historic town, which is only a few minutes' drive away.
From here, the surrounding wine estates, hiking areas and neighbouring towns such as Stellenbosch or Paarl can be easily explored. The mixture of seclusion, enjoyment and central location makes Mont Rochelle the perfect base for explorers and connoisseurs alike.
