"What a beautiful place. This is truely the money worth every cent. The rooms are very neat and cater for every need. Delicious breakfast. Even when my wife was feeling ill, they went out of their way to assist. Thanks."

"We just loved our week endThanks"

"We stayed at Val d'Or Estate over the Bastille Festival and had the most relaxing stay. The accomodation was clean and comfortable, with really friendly staff. Will be staying here again."

"Plek is fantasties, bo verwagting gewees. Om aanfete te bespreek sal 'n verdere dienslewering wees. Meer koffie, tee, melk en suiker moet uitgesit of by die kombuis beskikbaar gestel word (ek kon nie iemand kry om te vra nie)."

"We loved our stay at Val d'Or, Joanie and Suzette were welcoming. It was the perfect weekend getaway with our toddler and baby. The heating in the rooms came in use with the freezing cold temperatures! Thank you all."

"We stayed for two nights and it is a very nice place."

"Was a nice location and friendly people working there. Nice big room, but not that excluded or romantic."

"The only problem was that there was a lot of noise from other guests. Walls seem to be very thin. The first night I could clearly hear other guests talking loudly in their room and lounge area outside my room. Second day there with guests with very noisy kids. Could be heard from my room even th..."

"The only problem was that there was a lot of noise from other guests. Walls seem to be very thin. The first night I could clearly hear other guests talking loudly in their room and lounge area outside my room. Second day there with guests with very noisy kids. Could be heard from my room even though they were outside on the ground floor. Kids were also running around making noise & shouting in the sitting area downstairs when I was trying to work & just having a sundowner with relaxing music. Definitely spoiled the image of a restful, secluded atmosphere on a winefarm. The rest was really good. "

" The staff friendly and most helpful."

" Friendly, yet relaxed. Enjoyed the pool & beautiful surroundings."

"We only stayed for one night, but our stay was good. We were very happy with their service and the room was quite spacious. We are considering to re-visit and will recommend it to some friends."

"The surroundings at Val d' Or Estate are simply energizing and the friendly welcome that one is exposed to on arrival matches the surroundings. The place is clean and tranquil, accommodation great and good value - good to be out of town yet close enough to visit as you wish. only regret is that we o..."

"The surroundings at Val d' Or Estate are simply energizing and the friendly welcome that one is exposed to on arrival matches the surroundings. The place is clean and tranquil, accommodation great and good value - good to be out of town yet close enough to visit as you wish. only regret is that we only spent one night - could have extended that to a week quite comfortably"

"The stay here was magnificent! The views of the surroundings were beautiful and the rooms were so nice and clean. It felt like I was at home. I will definitely recommend this establishment and visit again as well."

"I had a pleasant stay. The rooms were spacious and clean. I will return there again when I get the chance."

"I had a very pleasant stay here. The accommodation is lovely and I recommend it and would visit again."

"We stayed at Val D'Or during the 2014 Franschhoek Literary Festival. It is conveniently located a few kilometers out of town. The setting in the Vineyards overlooking the valley is superb. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well maintained. Overall it is very good..."

"We stayed at Val D'Or during the 2014 Franschhoek Literary Festival. It is conveniently located a few kilometers out of town. The setting in the Vineyards overlooking the valley is superb. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well maintained. Overall it is very good value for money. We would stay there again."

"Val d' Or Estate was an excellent choice. Friendly staff and room excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation for anyone travelling to Franshoek."

"The stay at Val d'Or was the perfect setting to view and visit the wine region for the very first time. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome and at home in your lovely guest house and gardens. It was a joy to finish our South African trip on such a high."

"Arriving at the venue, I was greeted with an instant smile and some disarming comments that made me feel at ease. My offers to settle the bill up front (as I thought was necessary) were waved away, and I was led to my room with cheerful banter and detailed descriptions of the facilities. Everything..."

"Arriving at the venue, I was greeted with an instant smile and some disarming comments that made me feel at ease. My offers to settle the bill up front (as I thought was necessary) were waved away, and I was led to my room with cheerful banter and detailed descriptions of the facilities. Everything was in lovely condition, and I was made to feel instantly at home.

The entire set up is luxurious, comfortable and just a pleasure to use - breakfast was served politely and generously, and I enjoyed every part of my stay."

"Val d'Or is a small jewel in the area around Franschhoek. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and make you really feel at home. The room was large with all you need (TV, aircon, cupboards, coffee/tea maker, cookies) a very nice bathroom with both bath and separate shower with all the necessary t..."

"Val d'Or is a small jewel in the area around Franschhoek. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and make you really feel at home. The room was large with all you need (TV, aircon, cupboards, coffee/tea maker, cookies) a very nice bathroom with both bath and separate shower with all the necessary toiletries. It was in a nice cottage with a big lounge to relax, read or watch TV, a big dining room and big kitchen if you want to do some self-catering. The gardens, flowers are very well kept, the swimming pool is constantly cleaned. And the view, from all sides, is spectacular. A great place to 'unwind' and bubbling Franschhoek with all its stores and lovely restaurants are close by as well as the wineries with their great, some very high standard restaurants. Definitely a place to return to."

"Very nice room and friendly people. Breakfast was tasty. We had a really pleasant stay at Val D'Or."

"The estate was beautifully set in the mountains with lovely grounds. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and no request was too large for them. The self catering unit we were in was perfect for the 2 of us and they prepared a braai for us each night. I would definitely return again and would r..."

"The estate was beautifully set in the mountains with lovely grounds. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and no request was too large for them. The self catering unit we were in was perfect for the 2 of us and they prepared a braai for us each night. I would definitely return again and would recommend it to others.

They organised an afternoon out, wine tasting by horse-back (Paradise Stables), which was a holiday highlight."

"I have stayed in many fancy hotels and various guest houses but Val d' Or Estate was special. The reception was great, the room was brilliant and the service and extras is something that the top 5 star hotels can learn from. We had a great stay in your fantastic, clean and beautiful Guest House. We ..."

"I have stayed in many fancy hotels and various guest houses but Val d' Or Estate was special. The reception was great, the room was brilliant and the service and extras is something that the top 5 star hotels can learn from. We had a great stay in your fantastic, clean and beautiful Guest House. We had more than our monies worth and will not stay in any other place if we need to stay in Franschhoek.

Great, great, great!
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"Our stay at Val d'Or lived up to the billing . We had a wonderful tranquil stay with the wonderful mountain backdrop-and the service was excellent. Suzette kindly steered us around the wonderful Franschhoek and booked us into nearby restaurant Delle Donne where we had sundowners followed by a great ..."

"Our stay at Val d'Or lived up to the billing . We had a wonderful tranquil stay with the wonderful mountain backdrop-and the service was excellent. Suzette kindly steered us around the wonderful Franschhoek and booked us into nearby restaurant Delle Donne where we had sundowners followed by a great dinner -superb venue, gourmet food! I had the OXTAIL crepes....delicious!

We even went swimming in the nearby Berg river and during the evening used the braai facilities which had been prepared for us - including provision of firewood !

We will return to this beautiful place for a longer stay can’t wait!"

"The staff at the Val d'Or were friendly and welcoming. Dinner reservations were offered, and taxi services on New Year's Eve was not a problem - in fact very reliable. The grounds and the establishment were well maintained, and inviting. Though we had a lovely suite above the reception, the room was..."

"The staff at the Val d'Or were friendly and welcoming. Dinner reservations were offered, and taxi services on New Year's Eve was not a problem - in fact very reliable. The grounds and the establishment were well maintained, and inviting. Though we had a lovely suite above the reception, the room was not well sound proofed; wake up was guaranteed at 7.00 am when the music went on in the breakfast room, or when the phone rang in reception or the UPS kicked in when the power went down. Room servicing was good with plenty of fresh towels, good laundry service, and a well stocked honesty bar."

"Eravamo gli unici ospiti presenti. Trattamento di prim'ordine.
Lodge da consigliare sicuramente. Mai avuto così tante attenzioni.

(RoomsForAfrica translated)

We were the only guests. First-class treatment.
Would definitley reccommend the lodge. Never had so much attention."

"From the view, to the staff, to the room; this was one of the best expierences I've had. With the staff going above and beyond on helping with best places to eat, wine taste, etc. Everyone was very friendly and I will be making another trip there again.

Thanks for making my anniversary a sp..."

"From the view, to the staff, to the room; this was one of the best expierences I've had. With the staff going above and beyond on helping with best places to eat, wine taste, etc. Everyone was very friendly and I will be making another trip there again.

Thanks for making my anniversary a special one!"

"We had a wonderful relaxing week in the self catering unit. The facilities were spacious and neat. The boys were especially impressed with the friendly help at reception and the generous loan of the cricket set, rugby ball and board games. The beautiful setting can not be found anywhere else in the..."

"We had a wonderful relaxing week in the self catering unit. The facilities were spacious and neat. The boys were especially impressed with the friendly help at reception and the generous loan of the cricket set, rugby ball and board games. The beautiful setting can not be found anywhere else in the world!"

"When we arrived at Val d' Or Estate and took a moment to admire the panoramic views from the front porch, we knew we had made the right choice for our relaxing break. We were given a very warm welcome from the staff. We stayed in a deluxe room in the manor house, and were very happy with the cleanli..."

"When we arrived at Val d' Or Estate and took a moment to admire the panoramic views from the front porch, we knew we had made the right choice for our relaxing break. We were given a very warm welcome from the staff. We stayed in a deluxe room in the manor house, and were very happy with the cleanliness and facilities in the villa. The crisp white sheets were a welcome relief on the hot balmy nights. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning, the fresh fruits and yoghurts were amazing. We had a lovely taxi driver called Thomas who drove us into Franschhoek each evening where we increased our waistlines with the best food ever. We are hoping to return next year and will definitely stay here again."

"We had a wonderful 3 night stay here. Beautiful peaceful environment with fabulous staff who looked after your every thought - we were in the self-catering apartment and they still wanted to help with the Braai etc - very kind.

Attention to detail with everything with an extremely well equ..."

"We had a wonderful 3 night stay here. Beautiful peaceful environment with fabulous staff who looked after your every thought - we were in the self-catering apartment and they still wanted to help with the Braai etc - very kind.

Attention to detail with everything with an extremely well equipped kitchen. Crisp white sheets and wonderful views, who could ask for more?

Thank you and we hope to stay again sometime very soon & have already recommended you to others."

"The drive up to the imposing gates from the road was through the vines with a view of the mountains behind. We were greeted by Suzette in the reception who was very charming and helpful. Our room was adjoining the main house. It was very spacious and nicely furnished. We had a fine view from our roo..."

"The drive up to the imposing gates from the road was through the vines with a view of the mountains behind. We were greeted by Suzette in the reception who was very charming and helpful. Our room was adjoining the main house. It was very spacious and nicely furnished. We had a fine view from our room across our terrace to the well kept gardens and swimming pool.

Breakfast was in the main house and was pleasantly served and good. All the staff was excellent. We both would thoroughly recommend a stay at this charming guest house."

"The hotel is reminiscent of an earlier gracious era. We enjoyed the amazing gardens, beautiful scenery and our elegant bedrooms. The service was very good and the croissants at breakfast even better than in Paris! Your hospitality was exceptional."

"My wife and I had the pleasure to enjoy 14 days at Val d'Or Estate, and we were looked after and pampered from the moment we arrived. Little touches such as the complimentary coffee and croissants whilst our room was being prepared (we were not scheduled to enter before 14h00 - but British Airways d..."

"My wife and I had the pleasure to enjoy 14 days at Val d'Or Estate, and we were looked after and pampered from the moment we arrived. Little touches such as the complimentary coffee and croissants whilst our room was being prepared (we were not scheduled to enter before 14h00 - but British Airways don't delay their arrival at CT International!) were constant throughout our stay. Complimentary sherry or port was always available to precede or follow yet another gourmet dinner in the beautiful Valley.
Suzette and her team were always smiling, and there was never any request or booking that was not handled efficiently and effectively. Her initial suggestions for various restaurants and excursions (the Picnic at Boschendal was sublime - and a "must" for all visitors) only got better as the days passed by.

Val d'Or combines efficiency with discrete tranquility, and at only 5 minutes by car from the centre of Franschhoek, could not have been better situated. The small but well-attended pool is situated in the middle of a magnificent garden, with the dramatic backdrop of the Drakenstein towering over the Valley.

I have had the opportunity to stay at some of the very best (known) hotels in the world, but none has given either more pleasure or more welcome relief from the stress of today than Val d'Or. We shall be returning, and can recommend it to anyone looking for style, calm and top-service.
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"The dirt road to the guest house is very uneven and as it was raining it was a bit of a mission to get there. The staff were very friendly and helped us from the car with umbrellas and a warm welcome. The room was a bit disappointing. It had all the features as promised, but the decor seemed a bit d..."

"The dirt road to the guest house is very uneven and as it was raining it was a bit of a mission to get there. The staff were very friendly and helped us from the car with umbrellas and a warm welcome. The room was a bit disappointing. It had all the features as promised, but the decor seemed a bit dated and the bathroom was very cold with a corner bath that was just impossible to lie in properly. The underfloor heating was working in patches in the bedroom but no heat in the bathroom. The breakfast the next morning was very good and again the staff were very friendly and helpful."

"Located in a wonderful setting with vineyards, lime trees, beautiful gardens and fabulous views of the surrounding mountain range.

While the standard of decor was very high, it was not quite as charming or rustic as other places we stayed, but this is a subjective matter. "

"Situated a short drive outside Franschhoek the views from the grounds of the estate are magnificent. We stayed in the Manor house which was very clean, spacious and air conditioned. The garden area contained a swimming pool and sun bathing area well landscaped and maintained. The staff was very plea..."

"Situated a short drive outside Franschhoek the views from the grounds of the estate are magnificent. We stayed in the Manor house which was very clean, spacious and air conditioned. The garden area contained a swimming pool and sun bathing area well landscaped and maintained. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We would definitely stay here again; the only slight problem is that it requires a light at the entrance as it is difficult to see in the dark."

"Our one bedroom, self contained apartment was extremely comfortable and we loved the stylish decor - even the paintings were amazing! The surroundings were picturesque and I would recommend the location to anyone wanting a quiet and peaceful getaway."

"I would highly recommend this establishment. The entire stay was made stressless and enjoyable - the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. We were recommended a restaurant on a local wine estate which to date was the highlight of our trip. Great rooms and great location."

"What a wonderful experience , we were made to feel very welcome and the staff were professional and were able to advise us as to where to go and what to do....In all we would definitely go back...."

"A beautiful guesthouse, set among lovely gardens and vineyards, with cooling breezes down from the mountain. We had two superior rooms in a seperate house which we had all to ourselves. It was Suzette and her staff that make this place so special. We felt like guests in her home, who they couldn..."

"A beautiful guesthouse, set among lovely gardens and vineyards, with cooling breezes down from the mountain. We had two superior rooms in a seperate house which we had all to ourselves. It was Suzette and her staff that make this place so special. We felt like guests in her home, who they couldn't do enough for without being intrusive. "

"Very friendly welcome stayed in the manor house. Fabulous breakfast was excellent and staff very friendly.
The grounds and pool in such a peaceful setting the best place we stayed in.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
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"We only have one regret about our one night stay at Val d'Or. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Nestled in the valley, or 'bluf', and surrounded by mountains, the setting truly is idyllic!

A long driveway lead us off the road that had taken us from Stellenbosch to a few kilometr..."

"We only have one regret about our one night stay at Val d'Or. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Nestled in the valley, or 'bluf', and surrounded by mountains, the setting truly is idyllic!

A long driveway lead us off the road that had taken us from Stellenbosch to a few kilometres or so outside of Franschoek, and we arrived at the Reception Building via the well maintained and spacious grounds of the Val d'Or Estate where we were cordially welcomed by Suzette.

We were shown to our two double bedrooms (we were holidaying with friends) in the nearby Manor House. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and we had use of a kitchen and very fine lounge.

Franschoek is a very popular tourist spot and Suzette was extremely concerned that we had not booked a Dinner reservation anywhere in or around town. Her concerns were well founded as she immediately suffered a number of rejections when kindly phoning around for us, until her plea to the 4th restaurant obtained us a reservation at one of doubtless many fine restaurants in the area. If the meal we experienced that night is anything to go by Franschoek is definitely for lovers of good food and wine!

There is a small pool in the grounds of Val d'Or, more for refreshment and relaxation than swimming but welcome nevertheless.

Breakfast offered a good choice of 'continental' style and cooked food which can be taken inside or on the terrace.

There cannot be many finer settings anywhere than here. Val d'Or is a 'not to be missed' stop ion your tour of the Winelands of South Africa. Have your camera at the ready.

Oh, and be sure not miss the superb Boschendal Wine Farm and Estate on your way from Stellenbosch as this is also a 'must' for a visit!

Michael and Christine Batsford (Bedfordshire UK)
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"Great stay , good hospitality, heaven on earth views.... Good food , prices market related . "

"Good spacious bedrooms with an excellent standard of decor.
Breakfast was good and staff made you feel welcome throughout our stay.
An excellent location for exploring the winelands with the added benefit of a pool where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views."

"Nice and cosy place in the middle of the vineyards.

Lovely garden and nice view over the mountains.

Large rooms furnished with style.

Swimming pool is quite small and water was not clear during our stay.

Breakfast could be better organised in order to improve ser..."

"Nice and cosy place in the middle of the vineyards.

Lovely garden and nice view over the mountains.

Large rooms furnished with style.

Swimming pool is quite small and water was not clear during our stay.

Breakfast could be better organised in order to improve service, speed and availability for late comers."

"My very fist time in South Africa and "What an experience" having initially stayed close to Cape Town it was time to taste some wines.

Two nights at the Val d' Or Estate in Franschoek proved to be an inspired choice. Booked on line via "RoomsForAfrica" all aspects of the stay were wonderfu..."

"My very fist time in South Africa and "What an experience" having initially stayed close to Cape Town it was time to taste some wines.

Two nights at the Val d' Or Estate in Franschoek proved to be an inspired choice. Booked on line via "RoomsForAfrica" all aspects of the stay were wonderful.

Our hosts specially were very friendly and went that extra mile to make our stay special. This included making dinner reservations for the evening of our arrival as they knew local restaurants were very full and were not sure if we had booked ahead. They also made special arrangements or my wife's birthday celebrations the following evening.

The room, gardens and the whole estate were to a very high standard and each morning breakfast was well presented and very tasty.

The proximity to the centre of Franschoek was easy, as was the accessibility to the wineries of our choice.

Would we go back or reccomend the estate to others? yes, without hesitation."