A simply superb excuse to take a midwinter break.
Winter… time to slow down and indulge in the heart-warming delights of good food and wine, cosy hospitality and that sought-after room with a view surrounded by dramatic scenery. You’ll find all of these in Franschhoek, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
An exciting new initiative, Franschhoek Eat Sleep Drink, sums it up perfectly – and offers a way to lock into the enviable lifestyle of this historic Winelands town with special offers on dining and accommodation. Slotting in between the renowned Literary Festival in May and the popular Bastille Day festivities in July, the ‘Eat Sleep Drink’ initiative will become an annual event to look forward to in June.
Whether it’s already a favourite getaway of yours, or you have yet to fully discover its charms, for two wonderful weeks this year, from 14 to 28 June, you can live it up in Franschhoek. Here’s how…
Eat in Franschhoek
Befitting this culinary capital, the focus is on dining. With 11 of Franschhoek’s best restaurants offering up to R300 discounts on dinner, this is your opportunity to enjoy some exceptional cuisine for less.
From the world-famous modern fine dining at La Petite Colombe to the French flair of Arkeste, Chefs Warehouse at Maison, Epice and Orangerie at Le Lude, you’ll get a taste of Franschhoek on a plate. There’s also global gastronomy at Oku, Le Bon Vivant and Café du Vin, bistro-style flavours at The French Connection, and local-born chef Reuben Riffel’s restaurant (Reuben’s) and the laidback joys of his new venture, Franks Corner Bar & Grill.
These discounted restaurant bookings are exclusively available via DinePlan.
View Restaurants
Sleep in Franschhoek
Once you’ve wined and dined, there’s no need to go home immediately – some of Franschhoek’s best lodgings are offering 20% off on a night’s stay.
Whether you fancy a guesthouse within walking distance of your chosen restaurant, a boutique hotel, a cottage or luxury suite on a wine farm, there are 18 options to choose from. Some of these include picks from our list of The 20 Best Places to Stay in Franschhoek – La Cotte, La Chataigne, La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek Country House & Villas, Macaron Guest House and Mont Rochelle (Richard Branson’s wine estate).
You can get your discounted rate by mentioning ‘Franschhoek Eat Sleep Drink’ when you make your reservation.
View Accommodation
Drink in Franschhoek
With more than 45 wine estates and wineries, many of them cap classique specialists, it’s a given that a visit to the valley will include tastings and meals paired with great wines. (See our list of favourites.) There’s also an excellent craft beer scene in town.
Add the Franschhoek Wine Tram to ferry you from one estate to the next, and it all adds up to a fantastic Winelands experience and a marvellous midwinter break.
Date 14 – 28 June 2024
Bookings Open from 1 May
View Specials
Discover all of the Cape’s hidden gems – subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
