Grande Provence is situated in the majestic Franschhoek Valley, in the heart of South Africa’s renowned Cape winelands. Surrounded by 300-year-old oaks and 30 hectares of vineyards with rugged mountains on either side, it is a gracious setting and |
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home to an 18th century Manor House, The Jonkershuis, a world-class restaurant, a contemporary art gallery and the winery. The estate's five-star boutique hotel called The Owner’s Cottage nestles in the heart of the vineyards. |
Executive Chef, Jacques de Jager,
brings with him years of experience from award-winning
restaurants in London, and will treat you to some of the finest food you’ll
taste in the valley, whether you choose to relax under the shady oaks or sit in the |
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sophisticated restaurant which is surrounded by contemporary, landscaped gardens. The Art Gallery next door is home to collections by well-respected local artists, while The Jonkershuis provides a perfect setting for private dinners or
small weddings. |
The Owner’s Cottage is the best-kept secret of the estate. Its setting is romantic and tranquil, with four deluxe rooms and an intimate honeymoon suite. All the luxuriously comfortable suites are thoughtfully decorated, but also house discreet technology. |
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All the rooms lead out onto lush gardens, a Jacuzzi pool and loggia with a private view of the vineyards. Book the entire house and your own personal chef will create delicious dinners around crackling fireplaces in winter, or outdoors in summer. |
New Zealand-based interior designer, Virginia Fisher, blended old with new, when she refurbished Grande Provence and The Owner’s Cottage. Blanketed in a palette of charcoal grey and white linen, the rooms invite an indulgent experience. |
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The Owner's Cottage is proud to have been listed in the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2006 and the estate has now been nominated in the category of ‘South Africa’s Leading Wine Estate’ for the World Travel Awards 2007. |
The winery is open daily for cellar tours. Home of the Angels Tears Collection and Grande Provence wines, its winemaker, Jaco Marais produces wines for all occasions and palates. During summer, grand oaks provide a dappled canopy under which to |
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savour the estate’s cultivars, while in winter double-volume doors welcome connoisseurs in from the cold to an intimate, fire-lit wine-tasting area. Three of their world-class wines were awarded four stars in the 2008 John Platter Wine Guide. |
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