The weather was unseasonably cold and wet during our stay but the welcome at Akademie Street Guesthouse could not have been warmer. We stayed in Vreugde - a lovely cottage with self-catering facilities, a private garden, and pool. In warmer weather it would have been delightful to sit in the sunshine and enjoy a few glasses of local wine. Nevertheless... more

Great welcome into someone's home with wonderfull art and a real homely touch from Cathy and her team. 1 night is just not enough ! Loved the gardens and the peacefullness of it all more

My wife and I stayed 3 nights at Akademie (Uitsig) and had a wonderful stay. It's a great location, just a short walk from the main street, but quietly secluded so that you can enjoy the private or communal spaces to the full. The owners and staff are so friendly and cannot do enough to help you. They have a... more

Kathrine and Arthur are wonderful hosts in a wonderful site. Although we only stayed for two days we will not forget the interior, the garden and the outstanding style of this guesthouse. more

Arthur and Catherine (the owners) are very, very good at what they do. They have a long history in the tourism industry in Franschhoek and they have practically perfected the art. Clever details abound - and I would like to suggest that it goes as far as "farming" Tripadvisor by firstly being very good, secondly being simply very nice people... more

Aurthur and Katherine are the most wonderful hosts Their knowledge was invaluable and certainly helped to make our stay more enjoyable. Our room was exquisite, there was nothing to fault. They have managed to think of everything. Absolutely 5 star! more

Second visit and stayed in the beautiful Gelatenheid. Every effort is made to make your stay here comfortable, enjoyable and truly memorable. The physical beauty of the guesthouses and gardens, the attention to every detail, and the warm and helpful reception from Katherine, Arthur and all the staff are at the top of a very long list for me. It... more

From the moment we made the reservation everything was done promptly and professionally, any queries I had were answered to my satisfaction. The reception from Arthur was very warm and friendly and of course the following morning we expirienced an even warmer and friendlier reception from Katherine. The breakfast was great and the rooms were neat and had everything one... more

Although small, Franschhoek is a bustling little town where a visitor could be overwhelmed by the opportunities on offer (restaurants, wine-tours, trips etc); Arthur and Catherine of the Akadamie St Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse complex were able to offer solid advice on the neighbourhood as well as other areas which was tailored to the guest's requirement. The food was excellent... more