Reviews of The Vineyard Cottage by L' Amitie Estate
Uitkyk Street L'Amitie Estate, 7680 Franschhoek, South Africa
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis is an amazing property nested in the middle of vineyards, facing the sunset behind the Franschhoek mountains. The cottage is very well furnished and the people working on the property (Arend and Princess in particular) are so kind and attentive. Thanks for the amazing stay.
Nothing ! Everything was awesome.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewView location and staff
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Dear Debs Happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHard to imagine that it can get better than this. Superb and very luxurious cottage with a full equipped kitchen/living room space, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with floor heating and a garden area with a small pool plus an amazing view of the mountains. We had an amazing breakfast served in the cottage. It's 3min by car to the main street and wine tram, or 20min by foot. There are also a few good vineyards worth visiting that are right next it (our favourite being Black Elephant Vintner), and the best restaurant of our whole trip was also next to it (Arkeste).
Dear Trieu Thank you for the kind words and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIn all of my travels I have never stayed in such sa lovely place. The view is absolutely amazing. Perfect hideaway in Franschhoek.
Everything was perfect
Henk Baie dankie vir die mooi review. Hopenlik sien ons julle vinnig weer. Groete Ian
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was amazing!
Dear Annalene We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was thoughtfully prepared and served to us in our room. We felt very spoilt! The underfloor heating in the bathroom was a lovely addition when the weather turned colder.
Dear Amy We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place! Great location, views, and breakfast!
Dear Struan Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and privacy.
Really need to have a car and be independent.
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLoved everything from the property to the tasteful comfort the equipment but especially the wonderful staff and management.
Nothing at all.highly recommended as a high quality
Dear Louise Thank you for the kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Best Regards Ian
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuch a lovely peaceful place to stay. Fabulous views. Good little pool. Amazingly well kept gardens. The cottage is right next to the big house but we felt totally private. Because of the elevation of the property there was a gentle breeze cooling the 30+ degrees feel comfortable. Charming interior… photos don’t do it justice. Manager was very helpful.
Nothing.
Dear Caroline We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLovely private location. Superbly decorated and furnished. Breakfast big enough for 10 people and the quality and presentation wonderful. Princess looked after us so well. Everything was perfect. Good value too
A bit of a walk to town. I would advise taking the car to the property gate. From there it is still 1km
Dear Ian We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Best Regards Ian
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location was superb, being about 15 minutes walk in to Franschhoek (but 20 minutes back up the hill). The cottage had great views, its own small pool and the breakfast was brilliant and varied each morning. Unfortunately the weather was not good enough for us to take breakfast on the terrace but the internal dining area was fine. Ian met us on arrival and was around to see us off at 6am on the day we left as we had an early flight home. Princess set up and cleared away our breakfast in our cottage each morning.
If the water pressure in the shower had been higher it would have helped. Otherwise nothing.
Dear Peter It warms my heart to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. I will look into the water pressure in the shower. Thanks for mentioning it. Best Regards Ian
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation is stunning
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Reviewed: 9 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe views, facilities and house were all beautiful. The breakfast was delicious and Princess was really helpful. A wonderful stay. The photos didn't do it justice.
Reviewed: 4 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Dear Thomas Thank you for the kind words. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Safe travels Ian
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocated next to vines on the hillside of Franschhoek, this thoughtfully decorated and designed cottage was a true retreat for us. The scenery, linens, breakfast, were superb!
Reviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewgreat location wonderful staff
would be great to gave a fireplace
Dear Suzette Thank you for the kind words and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. The installation of a new fireplace will be high on the next meeting agenda. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 31 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe loved everything about the cottage. Location and views were amazing. We were treated like royalty - the cottage is beautifully furnished and everything thought of. Delicious breakfasts, beautiful views and so peaceful. Bed was super comfortable with divine bedlinen.
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Dear Caroline Thank you for the kind words. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe cottage was a lovely space with beautiful views over the vineyard. Very cosy and inviting. The host, Ian, was so helpful and organized in room massages. Breakfast every day was spectacular but way more than we could eat. Ian said he wanted us to have options! The staff was very helpful and did laundry for us at no charge. Only a five minute drive into Franschoek, so perfect peace and perfect accessibility to shops and restaurants.
Toiletries in the room were little hotel room bottles. Large refillable of a nicer quality would have been welcomed.
Dear Susan Thank you for the kind words. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 13 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe breakfast was amazing, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt and eggs. The service was amazing and we had fantastic massages whilst staying there. Felt very safe and there was plenty of parking.
The wind was particularly heavy when we were there and it kept us up one night. But otherwise everything was perfect!!
Dear Tom Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian
Reviewed: 5 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewEverything was excellent.
We have to leave.
Reviewed: 4 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewA stunning setting, close to Franschhoek, views amazing. Buffet breakfast was out of this world. Ian and the staff all so helpful and a pleasure to be with.
Dear Gordon We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to make all guests experience one they will never forget and looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Best Regards Ian