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The village of Franschhoek (French Corner), tucked into the Cape Winelands of South Africa, is known as the country's food and wine capital. Galleries and antique shops fill the tree-lined streets... more » The village of Franschhoek (French Corner), tucked into the Cape Winelands of South Africa, is known as the country's food and wine capital. Galleries and antique shops fill the tree-lined streets, and vineyards established more than 300 years ago cascade over the hills just outside town. Local activities range from wine-tasting tours to trout fishing and hiking. The Huguenot Memorial Museum honors the town's early settlers, who fled religious persecution in France. « less
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Cathbert Country Inn

5 of 5 stars
jenelyse
boston, ma
Nov 29, 2009

My fiance and I will never forget our stay at the Cathbert Country Inn because that is where he proposed. Words can't describe how wonderful the owners, Lynne and Aubrey, are. They went out of their...more

“Beautiful place to stay”

Val d'Or Guest House

5 of 5 stars
HiltzManchester
Manchester
Nov 29, 2009

Val d'or estate is a stunning guesthouse - our room was beautiful, breakfast is very good. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, organising our dinner reservations, taxis and wine tasting. It is...more

“A pefect stay with Annette and Barry”

The Garden House

5 of 5 stars
Glasgowdweller
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 2009

We booked into the Garden House on the recommendation of the Tripadvisor ratings and were not disappointed in the slightest. We stayed at the Garden House for a week and it made our holiday. If you...more

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