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The Cottage on 55

Bed and breakfast

55 Huguenot Street

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
14 mentions

Breakfast is delicious, better than in any of the cool cafes in town

All went well… Really charming people, beautiful room and delicious breakfast…

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Quiet, not overlooked, high quality - hosts were exceptional - really friendly, …

The property is beautiful, the hosts are very genuine and helpful

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Loved everything, from the room itself, to the garden, to the breakfast, to the …

Independent room with a marvelous garden

Great location
3 mentions

Beautiful property, great location and wonderful hosts

Great location and wonderful hosts

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The cottage is beautifully presented, very clean & comfortable

You can see and feel the love and care they’ve put into every corner of the plac…

Parking available
1 mentions

Parking the car safely behind the gate was also a big plus and gave us peace of …

Overview

Offering an outdoor pool, The Cottage on 55 is located in Franschhoek and is 5 minutes' walk away from restaurants and shops. Free WiFi access is available. Each room has a private entrance, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and a fan. At The Cottage on 55 you will find barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include an ironing service and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking and has 2 city road bicycles, which can be rented free of charge. The bed and breakfast is 1.2 km from Franschhoek Monument and Cape Town International Airport is 49 km away.

Traveller reviews

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Leigh

couple

May 21, 2026

9

Lovely location, room and hosts.

Everything. These 2 fellow dutchies were lovely and I would definitely go back to visit. Thank you Guido and Erna.

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Nicholas

couple

May 17, 2026

9

Best stay of our trip

Quiet, not overlooked, high quality - hosts were exceptional - really friendly, helpful and breakfast was lovely.

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Fiachra

couple

April 20, 2026

10

Beautiful property, great location and wonderful hosts. Wish we could have stayed longer , a great location to enjoy the town and the region.

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Cristiana

couple

April 20, 2026

10

Great stay in the heart of Franschhoek!

Everything is amazing! The property is beautiful, the hosts are very genuine and helpful. Breakfast is delicious, better than in any of the cool cafes in town. The courtyard is a hidden spot to relax and the breakfast in the garden is something that will stay with us as a fond memory of our trip to South Africa! Thank you Guido and Erna for your hospitality!

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Adam

couple

April 14, 2026

10

Loved everything, from the room itself, to the garden, to the breakfast, to the hosts! Really would love to visit again some time.

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Joe

couple

April 7, 2026

10

Excellent in every way … treat yourself to this wonderful experience

Everything

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Jesus Antonio

couple

March 30, 2026

10

Lovely experience

Lovely house. Independent room with a marvelous garden. All went well… Really charming people, beautiful room and delicious breakfast…

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Andrew

solo_traveller

March 28, 2026

9

Enjoyed staying here and would recommend

Great location and wonderful hosts. The property had everything you needed including a super comfy bed and pillows. The breakfast was just delicious.

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Neal

couple

March 27, 2026

10

Franschoek Gem

Beautiful accommodation, bathroom and gardens. The hosts were extremely friendly ..so were the family cats. Breakfast was super delicious and homecooked. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend.

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Marilee

couple

March 21, 2026

10

We loved everything about the accommodation. The hosts were just as amazing.

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Marija

couple

February 16, 2026

10

Felt like home…

Extremely welcoming and kind host, excellent breakfast and beautiful property - oasis of peace..

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Tina

couple

February 1, 2026

10

Could not fault

Stunning

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Tracy

couple

January 29, 2026

10

A wonderful home from home.

What a lovely find. The hosts made us feel so comfortable. We had our own private outside seating area in a lovely garden. Breakfast outside by the pool with the other guests was really enjoyable.

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Daniel

couple

January 22, 2026

10

Can only say great things! Welcoming, homey and delicious breakfast !

This accomodation was an absolute highlight of our trip. Stylishly decorated, wonderfully kept up and most importantly the lovely couple that runs it. The constantly fresh and different breakfast served in their garden tops the whole thing off. Can only recommend!

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Stefanie

couple

December 30, 2025

10

Spendid! We should have stayed longer at this amazing place.

The Cottage on 55 is a lovely place with incredibly warm and welcoming hosts. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. The breakfast was excellent, served in a beautiful garden. I would definitely book it again.

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Eckersley

couple

December 6, 2025

10

Fabulous Franschhoek .

Our hosts could not have done more to make us feel welcomed and well looked after. The breakfasts were outstanding, something different every day . The cottage is beautifully presented, very clean & comfortable.. we didn't want to leave. Lots of nice touches.

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Philipp

couple

December 1, 2025

10

Wonderful house with wonderful people

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Gaetan

couple

December 1, 2025

9

Room and breakfast excellent

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Jan Roelof

couple

October 20, 2025

10

A Truly Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Franschhoek

Our stay at Guido and Erna’s beautiful B&B was simply perfect. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. You can see and feel the love and care they’ve put into every corner of the place – from the stylish decor and spotless rooms to the little thoughtful touches that make you feel right at home. Breakfast was amazing every single morning – fresh, beautifully presented, and prepared with such attention to detail. Guido and Erna are incredibly kind and helpful hosts, always ready to share great tips about Franschhoek and its surroundings. Their warm hospitality made our stay extra special. The location is ideal – just a short and safe walk to the charming center of Franschhoek, where you can easily enjoy the restaurants, shops, and wine bars, even in the evening. Parking the car safely behind the gate was also a big plus and gave us peace of mind. We truly loved every minute of our stay and can’t recommend this place highly enough. Thank you, Guido and Erna, for making us feel so welcome – we can’t wait to come back!

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Peter

couple

October 20, 2025

10

Charming, quiet, hidden away and set in a beautiful and very tasteful property.

We loved everything! The room in the cottage out the back was charming and quiet and our hosts were helpful and entertaining. The street felt quiet and safe and not far from restaurants and the main street. Oh my, Erna's breakfast was wonderful! Franschoek is quite an oasis of sophistication.

Facilities

Activities

Badminton equipment

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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

Food & Drink

Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne

Food & drink safety

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

General

Heating, Adult only, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

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

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Car hire, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry

Deluxe Room

This double room has a small kitchenette, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.

Max 2 guests 65 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

This room has a separate bath, a small shower and free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:30
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 printPayment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. 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. Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:55 AM

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