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About this property
Historic Setting: Petit Ermitage in Franschhoek offers a spacious adults-only bed and breakfast housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Additional facilities include a kitchenette, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests can savour warm dishes, fresh fruits, and a selection of cheeses. Local Attractions: Located 63 km from Cape Town International Airport, Petit Ermitage is a short walk from the Hugenot Monument and close to Franschhoek Art House. Other nearby points of interest include Boschenmeer Golf Course and Stellenbosch University.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rachel
New Zealand
“James and Norma were the perfect hosts. Great communication pre to arrival meant we were organised for very busy weekend. Free laundry service was a bonus. Great location, secure parking, and very tasteful interior design.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Fantastic accommodation in the wonderful town of Franschhoek. Very comfortable stay.” - Rudolf
Netherlands
“Beautiful place. We appreciated especially the warm hospitality by James, the owner, as well as the superb breakfast. The guesthouse is located at walking distance of restaurant (French connection highly recommended) and the wine tram.” - Dorothy
United Kingdom
“As per other reviews the location is superb. We were extremely comfortable here. The quality of the accommodation including the bedding was to be commended. We so enjoyed the freedom we had to use the lovely pool and garden and come and go as we...” - Lucinda
Denmark
“Very kind attentive host and we had a delicious breakfast. The room is Easily accessible to both the wine tram and the town. The pool was lovely to relax in after a day in the vineyards 😊” - Loulene
United Kingdom
“I cannot recommend Petit Ermitage highly enough! The attention to detail here is truly exceptional. The space is beautifully furnished, with thoughtful touches that cater to every need during your stay. Everything is immaculate and exudes luxury....” - Nic
United Kingdom
“Relaxing environment Everything was great quality Staff were fantastic, from owner James to housekeeper Norma and trainee Sido (hope I spelled that right!)” - Adrian
Switzerland
“James makes sure everything is perfect. There is nothing that has not been thought of. The facilities are excellent. It's suitable for long stays. There is a corner to work and I used the high tech TV as a screen. The breakfast is amazing, thank...” - Sameer
United Kingdom
“Centrally located for restaurants and bars, 1 minute walk to the main street. Lovely garden with small pool for warm days, parking in secure area right next to entrance.” - Trevor
United Kingdom
“Petit Ermitage must be the best B&B that my wife and I have ever experienced. We had an apartment with every facility imaginable plus private garden and pool. James, the owner, and Norma were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast was five...”
Quality rating
Hosted by James Calderwood

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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform Petit Ermitage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.