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About Property Amenities Location Tours Pictures Room Facilities Directions Book Now Rates Grading Recreation In The Area   Accommodation Type Check In & Check Out Time Terms & Conditions   Cottage Categories Method of payment Cancellation Policy         ABOUT Alouette Country House is an exclusive and private guest house situated within walking distance of the village. Relax in the peaceful garden, by the sparkling pool or enjoy a sauna!   A bar fridge is provided with chilled Franschhoek water and tea/coffee making facilities plus a private reading lounge is there for exclusive use of guests. There is a TV with DSTV in the main bedroom. All rooms are air-conditioned to ensure a comfortable stay during the hot summer days. We offer sumptuous breakfasts served in the dining room or out on the patio. Attention to detail and personalized service are assured. We offer assistance with dinner reservations and other activities.   Alouette Country House’s self-catering studio flatlet offer spacious accommodation for a small family. Relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Franschhoek Mountains from your bedroom! Fluffy white towels and crisp white bed linen are provided. The flat is fully equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioning and kitchenette complete with fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and all equipment. A private entrance and off-street parking ensure privacy and security. A continental of full breakfast is provided on request in the main house at an additional cost.   No accommodation in Franschhoek could be more suited for a comfortable stay. Make us your accommodation base in Franschhoek for annual events such as the Franschhoek Literary Festival, the Bastille Festival, Franschhoek Uncorked, the SA Cheese Festival, the Franschhoek Open Gardens and the Franschhoek Champagne Festival.   Franschhoek is also known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa and with restaurants such as Dieu Donne, the French Connection, Grande Provence, Haute Cabriere, Le Bon Vivant, Mange Tout, Le Verger, Monneaux, Reubens, La Petite Ferme and the Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais (to name but a few) you can easily see why.   The beautiful valley of Franschhoek is getting more and more popular as a wedding and honeymoon destination. Couples from all over the world is now coming here to get married and start their lives together.   While staying in Franschhoek you can do many day tours, amongst others the Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper, Chocolate – Cheese – Olive Tour, horseback rides and many more.   For the golf enthusiast there are the Pearl Valley Golf Estate and the Boschenmeer Golf Estate. There are also many more golf estates in the Stellenbosch area, such as De Zalze, Stellenbosch Golf Club, Devonvale and Kuilsriver Golf Club.   Looking forward to your stay ... click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      PICTURES Click on the images to enlarge Classic Room - Blue Room Luxury Room - Baobab Room Lounge       Flatlet - Room Flatlet - Dining & Sitting Area Flatlet - Kitchen       Flatlet - Patio Garden Garden & Mountains       Pool & Patio  Pool & Mountain Views from Patio Pool       Pool & Views Patio Breakfast    RATES High Season 1 October 2008 till 30 April 2009 CLASSIC ROOM: No 1 - Blue Room LUXURY ROOM:  No 2 - Baobab Room Rate per person sharing including breakfast - From R420 - R470 Single Rate: From R550 - R710   B&B or Self-catering ROOM: No 3 Studio Flatlet Rate per person sharing including breakfast - From R475 per person per night Single Rate: From R550 - R710   Rates all include continental breakfast!   Children: Studio flatlet caters for children of all ages. Regrettably No children under the age of 12 accepted in Baobab and Blue Room. . Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      ACCOMMODATION TYPE • B&B / Self-catering Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      COTTAGE CATEGORIES • 3 Bedrooms - 1 Luxury (Queen size bed) - Bath and Shower/private reading lounge/tea/coffee area with bar fridge                                1 Classic (Queen size bed) share facilities.                                1 Studio Flatlet – family accommodation: Queen bed, single bed and cot. Self-catering facilities   Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      PROPERTY AMENITIES • Braai / Barbeque • Reading Lounge • Outdoors Swimming Pool • Sauna • Turn-Down Service • Laundry Service • Children Over 12 Welcome • All Children Welcome • Cot • Pets Welcome • Safe Parking • Umbrellas Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      ROOM FACILITIES • Air-conditioning • Robes • Shaver Plugs • Hair Dryer • Toiletries • Full En-suite (Bath & Shower) • En-suite Shower Only – Studio Flat • Shared Bathroom (Bath & Shower) – Baobab Room & Blue Room • Kitchenette in Studio Flatlet • Bar Fridge • Microwave in room 3 Studio Flatlet • Coffee / Tea • Television • Video Machine in room 3 Studio Flatlet • DSTV • M-Net • Clock Radio in room 2 – Blue Room • CD Player / DVD Player for use by rooms 1 & 2 • Internet Access – Office only • Safe • Non-smoking Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      GRADING Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TIME • Check In After: 14h00 • Check Out Before: 11h00 Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      METHOD OF PAYMENT • Cash Only • Direct Transfer / Direct Deposit   Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      LOCATION • Physical Address: 8 Calais Street • Town: Franschhoek • Region: Western Cape, South Africa Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS FROM PORT ELIZABETH VIA N2: 1. Travel along N2 until the Villiersdorp turnoff (after Caledon). 2. Travel towards Villiersdorp past Theewaterskloof Dam. 3. Take a left turning towards Grabouw. Approx 10 minutes later take a right turning to Franschhoek (before bridge). 4. Travel approx 15 minutes to Franschhoek. Take first right (Nerina Avenue) 5. Then right into Reservoir. Travel to end of road, turning right into Calais Street. DIRECTIONS FROM CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VIA N2: 1.   Keep to the left hand lane as you exit the airport. 2.   Immediately past the petrol station take the Borchard’s Quarry exit. 3.   This road curves sharply to the left. 4.   At traffic lights (after ± 1.5km) there is a major intersection. Turn right onto M10. 5.   Continue for approximately 2km to the next major junction. 6.   Turn right onto M12 (signposted for Stellenbosch & R300). 7.   This road continues for about 5km until you reach a junction with the R300. Turn left onto the on-ramp. 8.   No need to turn off this road, as after approximately 10km the road turns to the right and joins the N1. 9.   Continue on the N1 and take exit 47 to Stellenbosch/Klapmuts/Wellington. 10. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right. 11. After ± 700m you reach a 4-way stop. Go straight across. 12. Approximately 300m on, turn left to Franschhoek. 13. This road is approximately 10km long and eventually comes to a T-junction. 14. Turn right at T-junction. 15. This is a straight road into Franschhoek (± 20km). 16. At the Post Office in the main road, turn right into Reservoir Road. 17. Travel to top of road, turning right 18. Into Calais Street Click HERE to download directions to Alouette Country House in MS Word format.    RECREATION IN THE AREA • Guided Wine Tours • Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper (Non-guided) • Gourmet Capital of South Africa • Franschhoek Open Gardens Festival • Franschhoek Literary Festival • Franschoek Bastille Festival • Franschhoek Uncorked • SA Cheese Festival at Bien Donne • Franschhoek Champagne Festival • Spring Classical Music Festival • Franschhoek Christmas Market • Museums – Huguenot Museum • Shops & Galleries • Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm • Horseriding • Cycling • Mountain Hiking • Trout Fishing • Golf (Pearl Valley Golf Estate & Boschenmeer Golf Estate)   Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      TERMS & CONDITIONS • 100% deposit is required for bookings less than 4 months away at all times to confirm the reservation. • Booking more than 4 months away 25 % deposit is required to the secure booking and the 75% balance is due   2 months before stay. • All accommodation is fully paid before stay. (No exceptions)   Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!      CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that SA Travel Desk has strict cancellation policies that will apply to the above establishment for bookings made via SA Travel Desk which will override those of the establishment in question. This may result in deposits paid (or a percentage thereof) / full payments made to be forfeited based upon the number of days prior to arrival date on when cancellation notice was received. All cancellations to be in writing by fax or e-mail. Click HERE to book now with Alouette Country House!