The Collection · Franschhoek
Franschhoek · Western Cape · South Africa
A historic wine farm under the mountains, ten en-suite bedrooms, a court with its own clubhouse, and the country's largest untouched eco-pool.
Seven things decide whether a house belongs here. This is how this one measures up, in full.
Everything in the houseroom by room
I checked all of this in person. Anything in outline is not here, and it is stated rather than hidden.
Butler and concierge come with the estate, and I plan the week with you before you arrive.
We sort how you get there, and how you get around.
A house chef, or bring your own.
You came to play, so we only use coaches we have played with.
The farm is included, butler, chef and concierge as standard. Add the driver, the coach and the tastings, and I reply within a day with one price.
Weeks run Friday to Friday. Temperature, sunlight and tourist traffic are averages, not a forecast. Priced in rand, R195,000 a night. Euro figures move with the exchange rate. One rate, all year.
A week at Paddakloof, once you pick one from the calendar. The week planned with me, and someone on call while you are in it. A chef cooking most nights.
From €68,250 · about €3,400 each
Your details come to me and go nowhere else: no lists, no marketing, no names passed on.
Yes, a private court with its own clubhouse, for your group only. It is a court I have verified on site; a private court is the whole point, so I only list a house once I know it is real.
Paddakloof holds one rate all year, about €9,750 a night. December and January are South Africa's peak weeks, so book those early; the shoulder months are cooler and calmer.
The farm, its butler and a house chef as standard. Add a driver and a coach, and I plan the week and come back with one price.
No. You pay the house's rate; my commission comes from its management company, never from you.