The Lavender Farm Guesthouse -Franschoek ,South Africa

                                                      

'Take a deep breathe...

 Inhale peace .

Exhale happiness. '  A.D.Posey 

Do you love the look and smell of fresh lavender? If you do ,you will love this place !

I visited this charming guesthouse in October 2020.

It is a lovely little property that is nestled in the Franschoek Valley, located just a few minutes from the town.

It is surrounded by mountains and the view is spectacular!

I spoke with the General Manager, Schalk, who told me that the guesthouse has been operating for around 9 years and they have done many improvements and added more rooms during this time 

They also plan on adding a picnic and 'braai'(barbecue) area initially for in-house guests,then for the general public.

                                                     Rooms

The accommodation is just lovely. The room has a high ceiling, which opens up the room, making it feel much more spacious.
There are 14 rooms on the property and there is accommodation for 28 guests.My room had twin beds, a couch,a desk, television, wifi and a shower /toilet with a private terrace (perfect to relax and enjoy the surroundings)

My room 

                                                   The Lavender Field 

If you want some tranquility, to get away from the craziness of the city, or just to enjoy an amazing view, this is the spot. It also boasts being the ONLY lavender field in Franschoek.
The field is 3 hectares and is simply stunning! I loved the view and it almost seemed like I was immersed in a real-life painting. A sense of happiness will overwhelm you when you take in these lovely surroundings.
Lavender is known for its calming properties which aid in sleep, reduces stress and anxiety amongst other amazing benefits and I know I was very relaxed during my visit so I can manifest to this.

                                                    Breakfast

The breakfast is served daily and you can choose from either an a la carte or buffet menu I ordered the traditional English breakfast with eggs, bacon sausage tomato and a hash brown which was delicious .The dining area decor is as enchanting as the rest of the accommodation .

                                                    Bar

There is a bar outside which is surrounded by jasmine and other flowers and is located near the pool area. It serves in-house guests every day and is stocked with a variety of local products amongst others 

                                                   Wine farms 

You can visit a variety of wine farms from this location eg Colmant Cap Classique &Champagne  which is right next door 

                                                   Conclusion

The entire experience was wonderful. The staff are always available to help. The accommodation is clean, spacious and very beautiful.

The food is really well prepared though they only serve breakfast so visitors have to get lunch/dinner in the town which isn't very far away.

There is also a lovely swimming pool area with lounge chairs to relax 

The view is amazing and somehow I felt an amazing sense of calm and peace, probably because of the pungent smell of lavender in the air (who knows ). 

I simply loved the combination of classic style and elegance this accommodation offers, reminiscent of the period when French Huguenots lived.Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or if you want some calm and tranquility this is a really lovely option to consider when visiting the Franschoek area in the Cape, South Africa 

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