"From the moment we were welcomed into Akademie Street Guest House, we felt relaxed. We were able to be as private as we liked, and felt warmly included when we went to breakfast (which was beautifully made with a delicious selection of fresh herbs in the omelette). The facilities in the stunningly f..."

"From the moment we were welcomed into Akademie Street Guest House, we felt relaxed. We were able to be as private as we liked, and felt warmly included when we went to breakfast (which was beautifully made with a delicious selection of fresh herbs in the omelette). The facilities in the stunningly furnished and spacious room left us wanting for nothing. We only wish that we had been able to stay longer."

"This is a great place with incredible service and perfect breakfasts! It is located a five-minute walk from the shops and restaurants. I highly recommend it."

"Gelatenheid is the perfect place to stay in Franschhoek. It is warm, spacious, comfortable and very private. The attentive and friendly staff will make sure you find it hard to leave."

"The guest house and the room we stayed has an exquisite atmosphere. Fantastic breakfast. Walking distance to the main Franschhoek road where you have access to very good restaurants. Very interesting and friendly hosts - Katherine and Arthur"

"We stayed in the Vreugde House at the Akademie Street Guest Houses in Franschhoek in early September 2009. This property is absolutely charming and the proprietors, Arthur and Katherine, provide an outstanding level of service. We will most certainly return and stay there again. I can't recommend..."

"We stayed in the Vreugde House at the Akademie Street Guest Houses in Franschhoek in early September 2009. This property is absolutely charming and the proprietors, Arthur and Katherine, provide an outstanding level of service. We will most certainly return and stay there again. I can't recommend this guest house highly enough! You will love your beautiful accommodations and the breakfast is just outstanding. It is actually very romantic as well."

"Akademie Street is a wonderful place to stay! Arthur and Katherine are excellent hosts and the breakfast delicious. We stayed in Vreugde this time and we both said that it is such a pity that we could only stay one evening, as we had a wedding in Hermanus the next day. I would once again recommend A..."

"Akademie Street is a wonderful place to stay! Arthur and Katherine are excellent hosts and the breakfast delicious. We stayed in Vreugde this time and we both said that it is such a pity that we could only stay one evening, as we had a wedding in Hermanus the next day. I would once again recommend Akademie to anyboby!"

"We enjoyed our stay- it is a great place and we would go back! Andrew and Katherine are great hosts - nothing was too much trouble and the breakfasts were the best ever! Their staff are lovely and everything was spotless. We were also most impressed with your service and to have directions sent to..."

"We enjoyed our stay- it is a great place and we would go back! Andrew and Katherine are great hosts - nothing was too much trouble and the breakfasts were the best ever! Their staff are lovely and everything was spotless. We were also most impressed with your service and to have directions sent to us on the day of our arrival was just amazing so thank you very much and we will definitely use you again if we return to South Africa!! "

"We stayed in Vreugde for four nights at the end of October and loved it. It was perfect for hot sunny days with a shady garden and fans on the verandah. We were surprised and delighted to find free mini bar, snacks and fruit provided each day.

Arthur and Katherine are perfect hosts and their ..."

"We stayed in Vreugde for four nights at the end of October and loved it. It was perfect for hot sunny days with a shady garden and fans on the verandah. We were surprised and delighted to find free mini bar, snacks and fruit provided each day.

Arthur and Katherine are perfect hosts and their attention to detail is outstanding.

We can wholeheartedly recommend 'Akademie Street'.You will not be disappointed."

"A beautiful guesthouse and warm friendly staff and owners. This is a very special place - an oasis of tranquility. A lot of attention to detail in this home away from home- a complementary bar fridge, a mobile phone in your room preprogrammed with the numbers of local restaurants and attractions for..."

"A beautiful guesthouse and warm friendly staff and owners. This is a very special place - an oasis of tranquility. A lot of attention to detail in this home away from home- a complementary bar fridge, a mobile phone in your room preprogrammed with the numbers of local restaurants and attractions for your use, breakfast itself was a lovely experience setting you up for the day. This place is excellent value for money"

"The owners are nice and helpful. Ask them for anything and they will help you for sure. Superb breakfast with homemade muesli. The rooms (house) has an old style but high standard. If you prefer modern design this isnt the one, but if you like genuine surroundings this is it. Perfectly located in F..."

"The owners are nice and helpful. Ask them for anything and they will help you for sure. Superb breakfast with homemade muesli. The rooms (house) has an old style but high standard. If you prefer modern design this isnt the one, but if you like genuine surroundings this is it. Perfectly located in Franschhoek. Near the main street and close to everything. Private pool outside our room in the private garden. Would love to go there again."

"Outstanding venue which deserves 6 stars. Charming hosts made us very welcome. Accommodation was excellent. Location is great for any tourist wanting to explore Franschhoek on foot."

"What a wonderful experience staying in Uitsig, one of the five available options at Akademie. I have yet to visit a guest house where the small details make the stay memorable and so much fun as at Akademie. Warm, friendly and going the proverbial extra mile to make you feel at home. Strongly recomm..."

"What a wonderful experience staying in Uitsig, one of the five available options at Akademie. I have yet to visit a guest house where the small details make the stay memorable and so much fun as at Akademie. Warm, friendly and going the proverbial extra mile to make you feel at home. Strongly recommended. The other four options may even be more fun,a home from home!"

"A wonderful romantic, Home from Home. Very small with personal attention but very private. "

"We had a wondeful 2 night stay at Akademie. The guesthouse was lovely, and the service even better. Katherine and Arthur really did look after us. Thank-you."

"Wonderfully generous hosts providing lots of luxurious extras. Superb accomodation, conveniently situated - cannot be faulted. Wished we could have stayed longer."

"Our 2 day stay at Akademie Street was lovely and we would have liked to stay longer. The accomodation was spotless, comfortable and cosy.

The owners made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

The service was first class and we were looked after extremely well.

Thank ..."

"Our 2 day stay at Akademie Street was lovely and we would have liked to stay longer. The accomodation was spotless, comfortable and cosy.

The owners made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

The service was first class and we were looked after extremely well.

Thank you very much for making our honeymoon extra special and providing us with some treasured memories!"

"One of the most relaxing evenings we've spent in South Africa"

"We stayed in Gelatenheid - and yes, I did have bath on the balcony - looking at the mountains whilst sipping champagne. Katherine and Arthur must be the best hosts ever, nothing is too much trouble and Arthur advised us on some wonderful places to visit - even typing up full directions for us and l..."

"We stayed in Gelatenheid - and yes, I did have bath on the balcony - looking at the mountains whilst sipping champagne. Katherine and Arthur must be the best hosts ever, nothing is too much trouble and Arthur advised us on some wonderful places to visit - even typing up full directions for us and lending us a map. We cannot recommend highly enough and we will be back!"

"Perfection"

"Amazing place, nice private pool/garden, clean, great service. All that I could have asked for."

"We really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation is of a very high standard, the breakfast was exceptional and the hosts, absolutely charming."

"Excellent venue - will definitely recommend."

"Really enjoyed their attention to detail. Friendly and interested owners. Wish it was a bit warmer so that I could've swum."