Ashbourne House, a charming colonial guesthouse built in 1897, and honoured with a special restoration award by The Franschhoek Trust. Enlarged and refurbished to the highest standards by the present owners, providing spacious airy interiors with wide shady verandas. Situated on a quiet corner in the heart of the village of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. One hour from Cape Town and fifty minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Ashbourne House has 8 luxuriously appointed air conditioned rooms and suites, each with their own entrance, private patio or balcony, fan, fridge, tea and coffee tray, television, hairdryer, heated towel rail, heating, and safe, together with thoughtful extras. There is a spacious and supremely comfortable guest sitting room with stone fire place. Double doors lead from this room to a shady veranda. The sophisticated décor of the house reflects the period elegance of its past combined with modern contemporary design. Enjoy an imaginative and indulgent breakfast in the large dining room with log fire in winter. Stroll to acclaimed world class restaurants including 8 of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa, together with Cafés, galleries, shops and museums. There are no less than 26 wine estates within two to twenty minutes. Private parking - Children 16+ welcome - Strictly no smoking in the rooms; in the main house or around the pool - Attentive personal service