La Cotte Orchard Cottages

My wife and I booked our stay at La Cotte for the first leg of our African honeymoon, which started in Franschhoek. Our honeymoon started off on a rocky note, as our airline lost all of our luggage. However, everything about our stay at La Cotte helped to raise our spirits. First off, the grounds of the farm are absolutely beautiful. Just walking around the farm itself provided ample picture opportunities, and I can only imagine what it looks like in the spring and summer! We stayed in the Orchard Cottages, cottage number 10, and it was luxurious and cozy all at once. The view of the mountains, farm, and town was unbeatable. The interior is exquisitely decorated, while the fireplace inside provided a cozy setting for the colder winter nights. The bathroom was gorgeous, and the heated floors and towel warmers were just a huge bonus. The bed was so comfortable and we slept soundly every night. The backyard and pool were gorgeous, and while it was too cold to swim, just reading on the back deck provided us with an amazing view. The food was spectacular as well. While we did not have lunch during our stay, we looked forward to breakfast every morning, and I think we tried every dish they had to offer, all of which were delicious.

While everything about the farm itself were amazing, it was the staff and their kindness which truly turned our trip around. They went above and beyond to help us given our situation, and truly exceeded the level of customer service I have ever experienced at any place I have ever stayed before. I won't go into specifics, but they really went out of their way to help us given we had limited clothing, toiletries, and amenities, and we cannot thank the graciousness of the staff enough. I would love to name everyone who helped us, but unfortunately the only name I can remember was Richard, who like the rest of the staff, went above and beyond.

If you are coming to Franschhoek, I cannot recommend staying at La Cotte enough. The place is gorgeous, but the staff will truly make you feel like you are at home, and for that my wife and I are forever grateful. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome. When we ultimately come back for our anniversary in the future, we will be sure to book at La Cotte.

Beautiful grounds! The food was great, accommodations excellent, and the town was really charming