An African safari is on most international travellers’ bucket list, but as part of that trip so is Cape Town. If not, you certainly need to include the Mother City, and specifically the world-famous Cape Winelands.
Most first-time travellers do not realise how close to Cape Town and central the Winelands are, and for many reasons it makes an ideal base from which to explore the broader Cape Peninsula area.
Less than 50 minutes from Cape Town International Airport is Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse. The luxurious boutique guesthouse is in the heart of Franschhoek, the jewel of the Cape Winelands, in a tranquil, quiet area – yet only a few minutes’ walk to everything the Village has to offer. Franschhoek is one of the most attractive towns in South Africa, as it is encircled by mountains and surrounded mainly by beautiful vineyards and fruit orchards.
Fleur du Soleil is a flamboyant oasis gifted with the art of forward-thinking, old-school hospitality. Between its walls, your experience truly is a work of art. Here the extraordinary becomes everyday.
What Fleur du Soleil offers by means of ukubaleka – meaning ‘escape’ in the local Xhosa language – is a wholly authentic African experience. Underpinned by the familiarity of European refinement, it takes the concept of far-flung holidaying into the realm of recuperation and rejuvenation.
With a commitment to supporting the local community as well as providing guests with a truly authentic cultural experience, Fleur du Soleil has ensured every detail in every suite – from the light fittings, decorations, to the fabrics, linens, artwork and furniture; from the dining cutlery to staff uniforms, down to guests’ complimentary bathroom toiletries – is locally sourced and created by resident artists, designers and craftspeople.
When it comes to intuitive service, indulgent hospitality, abundance of sunshine, location, catering, amenities and nearby attractions, the small team at Fleur du Soleil curates every minutia, every precious moment, making you the very centre of their world. Your stay is tailored around personal preferences, tastes and lifestyle habits as provided ahead of your arrival. The joy at Fleur du Soleil lies in the multitude of invisible details painstakingly attended to by the team. This heartfelt precision leaves you, the guest, free to feel valued – and, most importantly, cared for.
Fleur du Soleil’s daily breakfast is its very own découverte of the Franschhoek Valley. With a farm-to-fork approach served with old-fashioned passion, voluptuous seasonal fruits and organic produce are hand-selected from neighbouring sustainable farms and producers while freshly baked croissants are table-delivered each morning, served with mouthwatering handmade artisanal preserves.
Guest suite mini bars are a cornucopia of local delights: candies, snacks and juices, thoughtfully curated, African-inspired.
With zero tolerance for wastage – including biodegradable containers and utensils for when guests need to take away their breakfasts – Fleur du Soleil’s commitment to a greener planet remains unwavering.
The doors are always open at Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse, where everything our guests touch, taste, feel and see is an immersion into South Africa’s vibrant, eclectic culture.
To book your stay or for more information, contact the concierge team at bookings@fleur-du-soleil.com or telephone +27 60 808 8905.
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