we stayed with Annette and Barry on our recent trip to SouthAfrica.....you must stay here when you visit Franschoek!!! Annette and Barry cannot do enough for you..Annette had recommended and pre-booked restaurants for us...all excellent....cafe des arts........la petite ferme and la bon vivant. We were two couples and we stayed in the cottage and in the main house and both... More

The guest room at The Garden House is enough to warrant a five star rating - lovely decor, comfy bed, luxury bathroom, well stocked complimentary mini bar, use of the beautiful garden and pool, close to all of the attractions of Franschoek...what puts this place into a whole other league though is Barry and Annette. Their hospitality is second to... More

We stayed here for two nights in the cottage based on the Tripadvisor reviews and were blown away by the level of hospitality, standard of accommodation and the beautiful setting. The cottage is fully separate from the beautiful main house and has a huge amount of space with a luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating, twin sinks, separate bath and shower... More

Rarely do I feel moved enough by my accommodation to write a review but this is a definite exception. There is a very good reason The Garden House is number one on tripadvisor. I was immediately made to feel one of the family; nothing was too much trouble for our fantastic hosts Annette and Barry and the room I had... More

We returned to The Garden house for the fourth time, this time taking a friend. We came back for the fantastic accommodation, delicious breakfasts, wonderful hosts and brilliant location. Nothing is too much trouble for Annette and Barry!

Franschhoek is our favorite place in south africa, and the garden house is by far our best experience ever. Its not very easy to discribe the wonderful days we had at the gardenhouse. but I'll try. Starting with the hosts, Annette and Berry. It's not very common That you experience the feeling of being part of the family. Thanks for... More

Stayed for a weekend in March and what a time we had. Amazing hosts, superb house and setting, and the food and drink - unbelievably good! Annette and Barry made us feel so welcome, it was like staying with your best friends.

When we think back to Franschhoek and The Garden House we I can't help but getting emotional and thank Annette and Barry for the wonderful staying we had there. Amazing food and locations suggested by the owners of this beautiful house, which really feels like home away from home. Also to mention the great welcome committee, all beautiful rescued animals!... More

Great hosts - as others have said they make you feel like old friends, not paying guests Great Breakfast Lovely gardens Fabulously equipped So friendly Great Location All in all perfect One of the nicest places we have ever stayed