In the evening after a sunny day you will discover and experience what the word "Avondrood" means Our backgrounds in hospitality and entrepreneurship were ideally matched to help us realize our desire to make this beautiful country our base and from the moment our minds were set on relocating to South Africa it was equally clear to us that Franschhoek would be the place where we would run our guesthouse When we, Aukje Wouters and Jarno Keijzer, first visited South Africa in 2010 from the Netherlands we fell in love with the beauty, space and lifestyle of this country and only after having been in the country a day we looked each other in the eye and knew "We want to live and work here!
Just a short stroll down the road you will find the main village of Franschhoek with world-renowned restaurants, charming gift shops, cafes and magnificent historical buildings and museums to explore.If rest is what you need, stay in and enjoy the tranquil gardens at Avondrood. Private and scenic the 2000sq meter gardens surround a large pool, heated jacuzzi and outdoor breakfast veranda which boasts views of the mountains.Inside the main house you can relish in the spacious lounge next to the grand fireplace or settle into your favourite cocktail at the fully stocked bar and watch the game.There are eight large suites to choose from, all lavishly decorated with individual themes and character. Wake to a full breakfast with your stay, served with locally roasted coffee. We take personal care in your stay with Avondrood being a family owned and run business – rest assured that every detail will be taken care of.Avondrood’s experienced team of staff takes pride in every aspect of Avondrood and the superior service they provide. Justin, the manager and partner has more than fifteen years of experience in the African hospitality industry and has looked after every detail. Proudly, Avondrood has become Franschhoek’s top 4-Star Guest House(1) as rated by TripAdvisor guests and visitors.We look forward to hosting you soon.