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Once upon a Dome  -  Nestled within the Franschhoek vineyards on a dramatic escarpment, is where you’ll find our one-of-a-kind luxury dome.  Surrounded by nature, our stargazing accommodation offers captivating views of Franschhoek city, vineyards and mesmerising mountain ranges.

Whether lazing on the air bed with a book or soaking up the bubbles in a wine barrel hot tub, our dome promises the ultimate relaxation experience. 

Guests can book a lovely dome or glass teepee cabin for a unique getaway experience.  The air-conditioned cabins are furnished with comfortable beds with electric blankets for the colder days and have full en-suite bathrooms.  Each of the cabins has a comfortable lounge area with a cosy fireplace and tea and coffee facilities.  In addition, the glass cabin is equipped for semi-self-catering.

Guests can relax in a private hot tub and enjoy the stars at night around the private braai area.  Enjoy a sundowner as the slanting rays of the setting sun, light up the horizon from pink to orange. Turn off the lights and be mesmerized by the African night skies, one would feel that you are engulfed in the galaxy while exploring the milky way.

Exclusive and private, a must for honeymoon couples or anyone wishing to catch their shooting star. An early morning speciality coffee and birds sing in chorus as the sun rises and filters through the treetops, sound the beginning of a new day.

Establishment Facilities:
* Secured parking
* Free parking
* BBQ / Picnic area
* Wi-Fi.

Area Info:

Franschhoek is one of South Africa’s oldest settlements, founded in 1688 by French Huguenots, and is surrounded by vineyards and craggy mountains. It’s only an hour from Cape Town and is the perfect escape from the city, a place to winery-hop, eat at gourmet restaurants, hiking world class trials through mountain ranges and taking slow strolls through the streets visiting the unique boutique stores. Franschhoek isn’t undiscovered, it gets busy in the summer, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming, especially if you stay just outside the village, amongst the tranquil vines. The pretty village consists of one main road of whitewashed Cape Dutch homesteads where you can browse restaurants, boutiques, and gourmet shops. Restaurants take advantage of locally grown produce and you’ll eat and drink very well.

Attractions:

* World-class restaurants
* Superb wines
* Mountain biking
* Walking tours
* Franschhoek Motor Museum
* Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
* Huguenot Memorial Museum
* Pearl Valley Golf course.

Rooms and Units Available:

Luxury Glass Teepee Cabin
The aircon, semi-self-catering cabin has a queen-size bed, electric blanket and full en-suite bathroom. The comfortable lounge has a cosy fireplace, kitchenette and tea and coffee facilities. A private hot tub and braai are available.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Luxury Vino Dome Cabin
The air-conditioned cabin has a queen-size bed with an electric blanket and a full en-suite bathroom. The comfortable lounge has a cosy fireplace and tea and coffee facilities. A private hot tub and braai are available.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Jacuzzi
Garden
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - open)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
No Pets Allowed
Nature
Botanical
Wine Estates
Rock Climbing
Golfing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Horse Trail
Birdwatching
Historic Sites
Monuments
Galleries

Cancellation Policy:

-  If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
-  If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.

Terms and Conditions

* Check in time: 14:00. * Check out time: 10:00.
* No smoking is allowed in the cabins.
* Regrettably pets cannot be accommodated.

Directions:

From Cape Town International Airport: - Head south on Airport Ring Road and proceed for 600 m; - Slight left onto Tower Road and proceed for 78 m; - Turn left to stay on Tower Road and proceed for 120 m; - Turn right onto Michigan Street and proceed for 350 m; - Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Rd/M22 and proceed for 700 m; - Use the left lane to merge onto Settlers Way/N2 via the ramp to Somerset and proceed for 800 m; - Merge onto Settlers Way/N2 and proceed for 3.2 km; - Take exit 22A toward R300/Bellville and proceed for 2.4 km; - Merge onto Kuils River Rd/R300 and proceed for 13.1 km; - Use any lane to merge onto N1 toward Paarl/Worcester and proceed for 20.6 km; - Take exit 47 for R44 toward Stellenbosch/R101/Klapmuts/Wellington and proceed for 350 m; - Turn right onto R44 and proceed for 1.1 km; - Turn left onto Klapmuts - Simondium Road and proceed for 8.6 km; - Turn right onto Franschhoek Rd/R45 and continue to follow R45 for 19.2 km; - Turn right onto Excelsior Road and proceed for 3 km; - The Once Upon a Dome Franschhoek entrance will be on the left and guests will follow the road to reach the accommodation.

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  • Accommodation Type: Guest Farm
  • Malaria Area: No
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM