TOUCH DOWN // WINTER 2017
A Cape winter
Escape
LA PETITE FERME
This charming four-star country guesthouse offers world-class Winelands views , warm hospitality and just the right amount of pampering , reports Richard Holmes .
FOOD & REVIEWS
THIS ONE ’ S FOR … Romantic escapes in the depths of a rainy Cape winter . There ’ s not much to keep young ones entertained , so rather leave them at home . It ’ s also a great spot for gourmands , with a killer combination of fine food and delicious estate wines .
ORIGINS Family-owned for decades , a change of ownership in late 2015 has breathed new life into the iconic Franschhoek property .
LOCATION , LOCATION , LOCATION La Petite Ferme wins hands down when it comes to location . Perched high on the Franschhoek Pass , the property gazes down on the village and its amphitheatre of mountains and vineyards .
CREATURE COMFORTS The hotel and restaurant ramble across a number of buildings , lending the venue a charming country feel ; no anonymous room blocks here . There are five stand-alone Vineyard Suites that are ideal for couples , while the four stylish Manor
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