The Last Word Franschhoek is a mere 45 minute drive from cosmopolitan Cape Town. This is an exclusive boutique five star historic residence, set back from the main high street, within the heart of the historic gourmet village of Franschhoek, once home to the French Hugenots, since 1688. Whilst peacefully tranquil and quiet within the residence property, The Last Word Franschhoek is only a few minute’s walk to the great many award-winning restaurants, numerous boutiques, and art galleries. 

The Last Word Franschhoek Lounge

The Last Word Franschhoek Pool Lounge

About The Last Word Franschhoek

The Franschhoek valley is postcard picture perfect, surrounded by towering mountainous beauty, with an abundance of wine estates offering tastings, cellar tours and fine dining. Indeed, 3 out of South Afrca’s Top 10 Restaurants and award winning chefs reside in this tranquil haven. The Last Word Franschhoek is as intimate as it gets, coupled with complete discretion and professional service.

The Last Word Franschhoek Luxury Accommodation

With only ten luxury rooms available, opening onto private patio gardens, The Last Word Franschhoek has been restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition, where furnishings are sumptuous, comfortable, refined and elegant. In sophisticated design, the interior is a handsome mix of classic and contemporary, with a wooden decked balcony that looks out to spectacular views across the mountains; a perfect spot for a sundowner or to simply relax around the private pool.

The Last Word Franschhoek Suite

The Last Word Franschhoek Pool

Oustanding Restaurants

• Reubens
• Le Quartier Francais
• Grande Provence
• Pierneef at La Motte Wine Estate
• La Petite Ferme

Valley Attractions

An in-house chauffeur service is available on request to guests wishing to have restaurant transfers, or tailored tours around the region, at an additional charge.  Franshhoek is home to over 40 top wine estates in, and neighbors several hundred others in the regions of Paarl and Stellenbosch. For more energetic pursuits, try one of the following:

• Horseriding, mountain bike riding, and hiking
• Hot-air ballooning
• Golf at one of many award winning course such as Pearl Valley, Stellenbosch Golf Course, Kleine Zalze Golf Estate & Boschenmeer Gold Estate to name a few.
• Trout fly-fishing
• Shark-cage diving in Gaansbaai
• Classic motorcycle and side car tours of the region

Greatest Africa was founded in the Greater Cape Area of South Africa, and offers private wine tours in the exquisite Cape Region. Our exclusive tours are guided by boutique wine producer Richard Hilton, of Richard Hilton Vineyards, who is also the founder and MD of Greatest Africa.

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The Last Word Franschhoek Entrance