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The Explorers Club Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
An hour’s drive from Cape Town 45 minutes from Cape Town
International Airport. Originally settled by French Huguenots in
the 17th century, Franschhoek has become the gourmet capital of
South Africa. The Explorers Club is located in the best quarter, the very soul
of Franschhoek, where the tin railway ticket office used to stand.
Lots of beautiful trees and a small vineyard create a sanctuary
away from the bustle of the vibrant main street. |
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The Explorers Club Accommodation
There are 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 6 adults and 4 children, and 1 toddler
in a cot. The master bedroom leads through double doors onto a private
wooden pole-covered verandah and onto the pool, garden and vineyard.
There is a ceiling fan above the king-sized bed, underfloor heating and
an open fireplace in the bedroom. Attached is a walk-through dressing
room to the bathroom with bath, shower, loo and double basins.
The second bedroom has a queen size bed, ceiling fan and en-suite shower
room, washbasin and loo. The third bedroom can be used for children, or
small adults, and it has an en suite bathroom with a bath, washbasin and
loo.
Up some narrow stairs, in the eaves of the old cottage, is a room with
two single beds that can be made into a king. There are two large skylights
and a ceiling fan.
An opening skylight above the beds enables you to lie in bed and watch
the skies at night. There is a bath beneath the side-window, with glorious
views, and a washbasin. The loo is at the bottom of the stairs.
Life at Explorers begins in the vast open plan living, dining and kitchen
area; the conviviality of the camp kitchen, gorging area and place to
relax, absorb the atmosphere and linger over the views onto the mountains
and vineyards.
There are two sofa areas, one for the view and one for chatting and watching
some romantic African tale on dvd.The fully equipped open-plan kitchen
and island has three ovens and two hobs, one gas and one electric –
set out for the serious cooks who want to chill out at home.
The indoor barbecue is next to the kitchen and can be used in the summer
with the verandah doors open or cosily in the winter with the doors closed.
At the other end of the room is an open wood fireplace. A wall-mounted flat-screen TV with DSTV, DVD and classic movie selection is perfect for unwinding after a long attack at the local vineyards, or a meal at one of Franschhoek's’ many restaurants.The Explorers Club has a fast WiFi connection for those who want time to research their next expedition into the wild blue yonder.
The Explorers Club Features
Cot for Toddlers |
Verandah |
Swimming Pool |
Garden |
Ceiling Fan |
Underfloor Heating |
Open Fireplace |
Dressing Room |
Bathroom with double basins / shower / bath / loo |
Sky Lights |
Open Plan Living / Dining / Kitchen Area |
Sofas |
Indoor wood Barbeque |
Flatscreen TV with DSTV |
DVD player & DVD Library |
Air Conditioning in the Living Room |
Solar Heated Lap Pool |
Small Adjoining Vineyard |
Central Island Cooking Station |
Security System |
Intercom |
Indoor / Outdoor Entertainment Area |
Secure Off Street Parking |
Wireless ADSL |
Scullery |
Hairdryer |
Housekeeping on request & at a fee |
Catering On Request |
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Attractions / Activities At and Nearby To The Explorers Club
4 X 4 Trails |
Bicycle Touring |
Climbing - Traditional |
Golf |
Fly / Deep Sea / Freshwater Fishing |
Kite-Surfing |
Hiking / Backpacking |
Health & Fitness |
Horse Riding |
Shark Cage Diving |
Trout Fishing |
Paragliding |
Ocean Safaris |
Walking |
Whale Watching |
How To Get To The Explorers Club
From Cape Town, take the R45 into Franschhoek and continue past Pick’n Pay on the left. Turn first right into Reservoir Street and follow the street to the following junction with Wilhelmina Street. Turn right and The Explorers Club is the last cottage on the left, at the junction with Daniel Hugo Street.
From over the Franschhoek Pass, turn right into the main street at the
Monument and look for Le Quartier Francais Hotel on the left. Take the
next left into Reservoir Street and follow the street to the following
junction with Wilhelmina Street. Turn right and The Explorers Club is
the last cottage on the left, at the junction with Daniel Hugo Street.
Email
The Explorers Club Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
