My wife and I stayed with Annette and Barry for a night but it didn't take long to feel right at home. We had a great time chatting with them before dinner, and they were very helpful in helping us choose the right place. Annette even dropped us off as it was little cool that evening. The room we were... More

We stayed with Annette and Barry on our visit to Franschhoek. We were made very welcome and Annette could not do enough to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed the pre evening drinks and look forward to our return to see how the leg warmers turned out......

With so many lovely places to stay around Franschhoek and Swellendam, I am so glad I followed my instinct and booked a stay at the Garden House! Annette and Barry have really made their already splendid property into something very special. We stayed in the main house guest room the first night and in the cottage for two nights. Both... More

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