check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a traditional house, this unassuming bed-and-breakfast is 1. kids 12 and over are welcome, and there's a 2-night minimum stay. amenities include a courtyard patio, an outdoor pool, an airy guest lounge and a dining room with a gas fireplace. the 6 straightforward rooms and suites come with satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's a self-serve bar, as well as a business centre. some feature mountain views, balconies and sofabeds. cooked-to-order breakfast is free. 2 km from franschhoek wine tram and 2 km from huguenot memorial museum Cape Town International Airport 55 min
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