Explore the beauty of South Africa's Winelands - By: Shayne Erke

The small town of Franschhoek in the Western Cape Province is a tranquil and picturesque destination perfect for relaxing and indulging in culinary delights. With a fascinating heritage of French influence, the area is famous for its exceptional food and wines, relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere and impressive historic architecture. Luxury South Africa holidays in the Franschhoek Valley offer supreme relaxation in a breathtakingly beautiful setting.

A draw to this magnificent area is undoubtedly the world-class wine estates offering tasting and cellar tours. Vineyards nestle between towering mountains and patchwork hills creating beautiful pathways which are easy to walk or cycle between. Create your own wine tasting adventure and tour wine estates in your own time, stopping to enjoy a picnic or simply to admire the stunning scenery. Visit the Colmant winery if you’re a lover of the South-African bubbly. This estate is solely dedicated to champagne and produces the fine Cap Classique wines. Moreson winery is meticulous in producing very high quality wines and offers a wine tasting session hosted by knowledgeable staff in the estate’s wine cellar. Enjoy your choice of wine in their gourmet restaurant and enjoy the views as you sample some sumptuous food.

The delightful boutique hotel ‘The Last Word Franschhoek’ captures the charming atmosphere of this pretty town. Centrally located it is the perfect base to explore the numerous award-winning restaurants, character-filled shops and art galleries for which this 'gourmet capital of South Africa' is so renowned. Inside this intimate hotel has been beautifully restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition providing a comfortable yet sophisticated interior. A wooden decked balcony provides breathtaking views of the mountains, a perfect spot for guests to relax and enjoy a sundowner.

The Last Word prides itself on its speciality breakfasts offering a wide choice of delicacies and a selection of breakfast teas, coffee and fresh fruit juice. Guests can arrange to have lunch or dinner at the hotel although prior booking is required. As an intimate boutique hotel, The Last Word offers an in-house chauffeur service to guests for restaurant transfers in the surrounding area whilst providing recommendations for speciality dishes.

Accommodation at The last Word is beautifully unique with carefully selected boutique furniture and finishes creating a classic contemporary style. The six luxurious rooms are spacious and elegant with ample room to relax and unwind after a day exploring. The two pool suites feature a generous bedroom, a separate lounge area, a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom and a private pool and courtyard. The four superior doubles are equally beautifully decorated and open on to private patio gardens. Carefully added touches such as under floor heating, a complimentary tea and coffee tray, velour robes and slippers and fresh flowers secure The Last Word as a luxury South Africa holiday destination.

Guests will be in culinary heaven in Franschhoek with an endless array of food and wines to sample and experiment with. In close proximity to The Last Word there is a range of gourmet wining and dining establishments, chocolate tasting, cheese tasting, 20 world class restaurants, art galleries historic buildings and museums to explore and an impressive variety of boutique shops selling unique produce only available in Franschhoek.

The Franschhoek valley is also the idyllic setting for walking trails, hiking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding and fly-fishing. Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with several championship golf courses close by.

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