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Extraordinary Barn Loft at Animal Sanctuary

Farm stay

Dirkie Uys Street 63

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

This is a really unique property, the room has a total wow factor and it’s nice …

The accommodation is just incredible with spectacular views & comfortable both i…

Friendly staff
5 mentions

We loved the friendly atmosphere during our four night stay an will return for s…

Roy was very welcoming and the staff were very friendly 😀

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Breakfast exquisite

Amazing fresh breakfast of a delicious fresh eggs, fruit and coffee

Great location
2 mentions

Uniqueness Location Quality

Whilst the location felt remote it was only a 15 minute walk to the wine tram te…

Pool
2 mentions

the new whirlpool was an absolute delight at the end of the day, with the panora…

Michelle greeted us for check in and gave us a tour around the barn loft and the…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Our hotel room was really extraordinary, very clean and it had an incredible vie…

Overview

Set near Franschhoek Art House and Hugenot Monument, Extraordinary Barn Loft at Animal Sanctuary is in Franschhoek and offers free private parking and a restaurant. Guests can benefit from a terrace and a picnic area. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. There is a snack bar on-site. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Franschhoek, like cycling. Boschenmeer Golf Course is 28 km from Extraordinary Barn Loft at Animal Sanctuary, while Stellenbosch University is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Jan Willem

couple

February 19, 2026

10

Feels like heaven..!

In a world where Orwell seems to be getting more right by the day, it is a delight that this Animal farm is instead indeed an Animal Sanctuary.. more so, it is a paradise.. We loved to be greeted by the donkey, piglet or calf on returning.. the new whirlpool was an absolute delight at the end of the day, with the panoramic view over the mountain& valley.. We loved the friendly atmosphere during our four night stay an will return for sure..

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Michelle

couple

January 27, 2026

9

Unique, fun, wow factor with beautiful views!

This is a really unique property, the room has a total wow factor and it’s nice to experience the animals, and the room overlooks into the barn, with peacocks, hens, pigs, sheep etc roaming - it’s very lovely - the barn is also lovely to sit in, we only stayed one night so didn’t get chance to do this too much, two nights would have definitely been better! Incredible view on to the mountains from the bedroom and amazing stars at night! It really is a special spot.

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Joanne

couple

December 29, 2025

10

Amazing place - amazing experience!

The Barn is just a perfect place to totally unwind. The accommodation is just incredible with spectacular views & comfortable both inside and out. The loft wasnt missing a thing and thoughtfully decorated. Only regret was that we weren't staying longer! Roy was very welcoming and the staff were very friendly 😀

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Joanne

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December 5, 2025

10

Extraordinary doesn't cover it!!!

The Barn Loft is an incredible place to stay - there is nothing like it! Roy and the team made us so welcome and helped to make our stay an experience we'll never forget!

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Robyn

couple

November 6, 2025

10

We will be back. A place like no other - truly breath taking!

This is the most unique and extraordinary stay. We loved seeing the animals and the loft itself is exquisite. I’ve never stayed somewhere so amazing, it truly is breath taking

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Kleinbooi

couple

October 23, 2025

1

Most uncomfortable stay of my travel life. The host was also unfriendly with nasty remarks. I will never return to the p

The loft looks beautiful

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Franziska

couple

October 14, 2025

10

We had an amazing time at the Animal Sactuary. The personnel was super friendly, and the animals can enjoy a wonderful life filled with so much love and lots of space here. Our hotel room was really extraordinary, very clean and it had an incredible view at all the animals and the mountains. It is wonderful that there is such a fantastic place like this 😍🥰. Thanks to the founder and the personnel, who take care of this unique place for animals and visitors 🫶❤️!

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Deniz

couple

October 1, 2025

10

A must experience

This is one of my favorite places to stay in the world. Super quirky! If you’re an animal lover, this experience is a must! The staff is also amazing. Thank you for everything

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Ryan Anthony

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September 8, 2025

1

Awful experience

The room had a great view.

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Paquay

family_with_children

July 17, 2025

4

Average

Breakfast exquisite

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Amhdz

couple

May 3, 2025

9

Great as a 1 night experience !

It’s a unique concept, you really sleep above the barn with all the animals. The room was very spacious, super comfy bed, giant bath and the sauna + plunge as well as the sun deck were so goooood!

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Freddie

couple

March 29, 2025

10

A unique experience in a special place. Relaxing, luxury and 109% would stay again. Great staff!

Amazing fresh breakfast of a delicious fresh eggs, fruit and coffee

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julie

couple

March 12, 2025

9

We highly recommend this unique experience

Uniqueness Location Quality

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Olivia

couple

February 7, 2025

9

We had a fantastic stay at the barn loft and would recommend. Michelle greeted us for check in and gave us a tour around the barn loft and the neighbouring property la villa, which we had access to for breakfast and to use the pool facilities. Whilst the location felt remote it was only a 15 minute walk to the wine tram terminal and similar into town. The loft itself is decorated beautifully with so many features and has actually been updated since the booking.com photos, with different outdoor furniture, hot tub and a hidden tv at the end of the bed. The WiFi was good and it was great to have air con (although we weren’t able to control this via the remote for some reason). The loft has privacy blinds but note they aren’t on all windows and so the loft is light as soon as the sun rises. There was amble parking although if accessing the property at night it is very dark and so I’d recommend bringing a torch! The stargazing is excellent, as are the sunsets and sunrises. The staff were very friendly and the animals are clearly well looked after and eager to interact with guests. At the end of our stay check out was easy and we even received a free bottle of wine which was an added bonus. We didn’t use the sauna as it was too hot during our stay, but it looked great and easy to use.

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Jeremy

couple

November 10, 2024

10

One of our favourite places in the world

This is an amazing stay id recommend to anyone, we got engaged here in front of the big fire and it was magical. The animals, the bed, the hot tub makes this into the best stay and one that'll stay with us forever Feeding the animals is a great highlight from 9pm and the puppies they now have up for adoption is so cute, my auntie even came and picked one up the week after we visited

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Hendrik Pieters

solo_traveller

February 5, 2024

10

Great breakfast, brilliant if you have kids

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Golf course (within 3 km), Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling, Temporary art galleries

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Snack bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide sources

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping

Deluxe King Room

This double room's standout features are the hot tub and fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 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.
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Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:55 AM

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