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Cook's Cottage

Holiday home

35A Van Wijk Street

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
16 mentions

Fantastic location, right on the main street with all the restaurants, bars and …

Location was great and having the outdoor spaces and clean and all the things yo…

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Really comfortable home away from home

Comfortable and well equipped in an excellent location

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Cute clean 2 bed cottage right in the centre of the village - so easy to walk to…

We also loved the outdoor space – the small but spotless pool with sun loungers …

Friendly staff
2 mentions

From the very start, Julia welcomed us warmly, showed us everything, and was alw…

Parking available
2 mentions

Secure parking, big enough for large 4x4

Central , on premises parking

Pool
2 mentions

Great outside space with small pool and beautiful veranda

Overview

Boasting garden views, Cook's Cottage features accommodation with a patio, around 28 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from Stellenbosch University. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 36 km from the holiday home, while Heidelberg Golf Club is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 62 km from Cook's Cottage.

Traveller reviews

W

Wouter

family_with_children

May 5, 2026

10

Really comfortable home away from home. Fantastic location, right on the main street with all the restaurants, bars and shops

L

Laura

couple

April 13, 2026

10

Homely oasis stay to wind down and relax

Location was great and having the outdoor spaces and clean and all the things you need like dishwasher tablets , kitchen well equipped Great hosts

L

Lesley

extended_group

February 23, 2026

9

Enjoyable week in a lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Lovely, well equipped cottage within a 2 minute walk of Franschhoek centre.

A

Andrew

couple

December 17, 2025

10

Everything you ne3d for a comfortable stay in Franschhoek village

Great location in centre of village. Short walk to the Main Street but not noisy. Secure parking, big enough for large 4x4. The kitchen is very well equipped, and nice touches like milk ready for you in the fridge, as well as coffee and tea.

L

Lesley

solo_traveller

December 14, 2025

10

Comfortable and well equipped with the comforts of home in an excellent location.

Comfortable and well equipped in an excellent location. Thoughtful touches throughout and a warm welcome from Explorer’s.

A

ANN MARIE

extended_group

November 20, 2025

10

Would recommend

Gorgeous place to stay with everything we needed. Fantastic location close to all the shops and restaurants

M

Maidment

extended_group

November 11, 2025

10

Can recommend staying here - the property is lovely!

Central location & great amenities

C

Catherine Wilson

extended_group

October 23, 2025

10

House was excellent and facilities were beyond our expectations

S

scott

family_with_children

October 17, 2025

9

very lovely, reccomended

beautiful house in a great location - we even had a barbeque which we used.

P

Paul

couple

October 14, 2025

10

Perfect Franschhoek Hospitality

Cute clean 2 bed cottage right in the centre of the village - so easy to walk to everything but nice and quiet at night

G

Graham

extended_group

October 7, 2025

10

Excellent location to explore the surrounding area

It was very homely, could have moved in and lived there, had everything we needed in the cottage for our stay, great location two minute walk to the town.

S

Stephan

family_with_children

September 22, 2025

10

Perfect stay in the heart of Franschhoek – cozy, stylish, and wonderfully hosted!

We spent two nights at Cook’s Cottage and absolutely loved every moment. From the very start, Julia welcomed us warmly, showed us everything, and was always kind and helpful. She even provided milk and orange juice – such thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and extremely cozy. It has everything you could possibly need – from a well-equipped kitchen to comfortable beds and a living space that invites you to relax. Nothing is missing, and everything feels carefully designed with great attention to detail. The location could not be better: right in the center of Franschhoek, yet quiet and safe. All of the town’s excellent restaurants, shops, and galleries are within easy walking distance, which made our stay extra convenient. We also loved the outdoor space – the small but spotless pool with sun loungers was perfect for a refreshing dip and some downtime between exploring the area. In short: Cook’s Cottage is a true gem. Professional, welcoming, comfortable, and ideally located. We would come back without hesitation and can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Franschhoek.

C

Candice

family_with_children

August 22, 2025

10

A little gem in Franchoek

One of the nicest properties weve ever stayed in, central location all mod cons, beautiful linen.

A

Andries

family_with_children

August 4, 2025

9

Beautiful cottage. Ample space. All amenities provided.

E

Eric

family_with_children

July 24, 2025

10

Great place, excellent staff . Easy accessibility. Great shops and reastaurants close to hand.

Complete house with room for two families. Great outside space with small pool and beautiful veranda!

D

Dianne

family_with_children

July 14, 2025

10

Very comfortable, charming stay.

Perfect location

I

Irma

extended_group

May 19, 2025

10

Recommend this property

Central , on premises parking. Comfortable living, well equipped

R

Rosemary

family_with_children

April 15, 2025

10

Weather not great so didn’t use sweet little pool but cottage perfect

Amazing location. Extremely well equipped. Pretty and perfect for stay in Francshhock. Will return.

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Linda

family_with_children

April 11, 2025

10

Excellent stay and all requirements met. Very central.

A

Aidan

extended_group

April 6, 2025

8

Well furnished, clean and comfortable Good location and plenty of ammenities

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Horse riding, Movie nights

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking

Pool and wellness

Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

First aid kit available

Services

Babysitting/child services, Private check-in/check-out

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:55 AM

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