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La Petite Dauphine

Country house in Franschhoek with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
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Exclusive Villa (8) | Outdoor pool
Luxury Suite (5)
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Suite (5)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Huguenot Monument
    14 min walk
  • La Bri
    14 min walk
  • Somerset West Station
    49 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    67 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite (5)

Luxury Suite (5)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6) | Living area

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Exclusive Villa (7)

Exclusive Villa (7)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Villa (8)

Exclusive Villa (8)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4) | Living room

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Junior Suite (9) | Living area

Junior Suite (9)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (3)

Luxury Suite (3)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (2)

Luxury Suite (2)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (1)

Luxury Suite (1)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Franschhoek

At La Petite Dauphine you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Huguenot Monument and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Highlights at this country house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Cafe BonBon, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Veruskas Wine Bar is the country house's own wine bar. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Franschhoek country house include Huguenot Memorial Museum and Franschhoek Wine Tram.
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What's nearby

  • Huguenot Monument - 14 min walk
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 4 min drive
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 5 min drive
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Franschhoek Pass - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪French Connection - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Petite Dauphine

Country house in Franschhoek with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
La Petite Dauphine offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Petite Dauphine. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Franschhoek country house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Petite Dauphine offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe BonBon
  • Veruskas Wine Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 50 per pet, plus a deposit of ZAR 200 per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 995.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

La Petite Dauphine
La Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
La Petite Dauphine House
La Petite Dauphine House Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine Country House Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine Country House
Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine
La Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
La Petite Dauphine Country House
La Petite Dauphine Country House Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at La Petite Dauphine?

Yep, La Petite Dauphine has a free self car park.

Does La Petite Dauphine have a pool?

La Petite Dauphine has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes La Petite Dauphine a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Petite Dauphine.

Does La Petite Dauphine serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Petite Dauphine?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Petite Dauphine?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Petite Dauphine?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

La Petite Dauphine Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an a beautiful location however the décor is dated and tired and is terribly expensive for what is on offer. Service and food at the Bon Bon cafe on the property is terrible. Overall not a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, grounds and villa were incredible. A feast for the eyes. Dinner in the fine dining restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful isolation
Great farm and stay. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Colorado

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful lodge on an absolutely stunning property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very warm welcome from the staff. Regrets we only had one night there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious comfort and delicious food
La Petite Dauphine was fantastic - the bedroom was extremely comfortable, with amazing bed linen and lovely bathroom products and the location is superb; 5 minutes outside of Frandhoek in very peaceful olive and wine groves. We had a delicious breakfast on both mornings at Cafe Bonbon, in particular the flapjacks (pancakes).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5* stay in every way
We stayed for 2 nights at La Petite Dauphine and the experience was 5* from start to finish. The welcome from Stefan at reception was exemplary. We had not booked anywhere for dinner, so he rang round and found us a table at Holden Manz Vineyard, which was an excellent choice. When he took us to our room we realised we had been upgraded to one of the Premier Suites, 8 On Olive. Wow! The accommodation was just beautiful and in the most stunning setting, with it's own terrace & plunge pool. We wished we had booked for a week as we really didn't have enough time to enjoy the stunning surroundings, or enjoy dinner at the on site restaurant. Breakfast was served on the terrace of Cafe Bon Bon and was excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the gardens were just beautiful. We would love to return to Franschhoek and La Petite Dauphine would be our first choice.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit of paradise
A little piece of paradise in the jewel of South Africa. Being someone who is partial to good food/wine this is the perfect place to stay. The restaurants that were recommended to us by the manager far exceeded our expectations. I can thoroughly recommend the sirloin at the French Connection restaurant!!! Staff were exceptional on site!! Can't wait to go back

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful accommodation with beatiful views
we booked an exclusive villa suite at La Petite Dauphine as that was all that was available there and places we had stayed in previously were booked up. but it was wonderful and we would definitely choose it again for our next stay in Franschoek - although one of 2 detached villas in the grounds, away from the main accommodation, it felt as if we were on our own. the accommodation was huge, with a very large dressing room/ bathroom, plenty of storage for clothes, an area with fridge, tiny sink and nespresso and tea making facilites. The room was beautifully furnished with sofa, armchairs, day bed etc and we had a large deck with large plunge pool (big enough for me to swim a few strokes) and very comfortable loungers and chairs - great for morning coffee, afternoon tea and early evening drinks! The views were beautiful, looking over lovely planting, with a lake, and mountains all around. Only a 5 minute drive to the centre where parking is easy. Breakfast was on the terrace at Cafe BonBon, again with beautiful views and a great choice.

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location
Just loved it

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Has it all - location, view, great service and of course decent wine!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great luxury option when touring Franschhoek area
A great option for high-quality accommodation when touring the local Franschhoek area and wineries. Really pleasant surroundings, a luxurious room and very helpful team.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J a, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in Franschoek
Stayed 2 nights and wish it had been longer! Beautiful working olive farm. Lovely accommodation and wonderful grounds. Superb restaurant and luckily it was open on one of our nights. Excellent cafe for breakfast also. Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Only problem we had was that when we arrived (7.30 pm) the reception was closed, it was dark and there was no help. The management were very apologetic the next day and made amends for this. Would certainly love to return.

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rural break just outside Franschhoek
Only stayed for a couple of nights, but greatly enjoyed our trip. Main drawback is lack of a restaurant on site, so you almost always have to drive to dinner. But we knew that when we booked. Great, large room and private. Would have liked a slightly softer bed, but that is a personal opinion.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, County Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An incredible paradise!
This was the most wonderful hotel that we have ever stayed in. We can't wait to go back again later in the year

10/10 Excellent

JC, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Franschhoek valley La Petite Dauphine
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Very secure but no heavy handed security. Beautiful area. La Petite Dauphine a very beautiful estate just out of Franschhoek in a wonderful setting with majestic mountains behind. Staff intelligent and very helpful. Food in Bon Bon restaurant on site excellent. Cottage where we stayed had very attentive and thorough cleaning and replenishment every day. Huge bathroom with bath and shower. Good bed. Good internet access and TV. Best place I've ever stayed.

10/10 Excellent

FG, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent Franschoek
Another excellent visit, good wine, beautiful setting and friendly service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Journeytime, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taste and elegance with excellent staff
A very tasteful property with wonderful ambience. Only a few minutes by car from the village so one can enjoy the best of the vibrance and the peace of the property. From the welcome to the amenities to the dining, everything was great and well worth the rates. There are so many little extra touches provided to make the stay a memorable one. Cottage No 6 has 2 bedrooms and very spacious and private in a delightfulcorner with squirrels playing in the trees. 3 nights was just not enough!

10/10 Excellent

Rocky, Manhattan Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel
We were in Franschhoek for our honeymoon and a friend had recommended La Petite Dauphine. We couldn't have been happier. The staff was friendly and helpful the room (Cottage 8) was spectacular and we had one meal at the restaurant. The manager (Stephan) was very helpful with suggestions and reservations and even got us into a couple restaurants that were "fully booked". Overall a great choice.

8/10 Good

Jaime, Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury
We had a fantastic time at this luxury guest house farm. The accommodation isa very high spec. The food at Cafe Bon Bon and wine tasting is a must!

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort