South Africa Hotels – La Residence

La Residence is the epitome of a luxury South African safari, a luxury Safari with a difference.

The French Region of South Africa “Franschhoek” specializes in luxury high end holidays offering some of the finest cuisine and native wines of South Africa, many restaurants and hotels boast Michelin star menus and world renowned kitchens.

It doesn’t sound like the stereotypical safari by any stretch of the imagination; it does however have startling similarities, with the sense of discovery existing in the wine glasses rather than the plains.

The wine regions of Franschhoek are breathtaking and offer the perfect place to discover the hidden gems of South Africa. The region is a perfect blend between African culture and French design and taste. The hills are scattered with French houses overlooking acre after acre of rich grape growing soil.

South Africa is synonymous with safaris and wildlife, yet people also forget the exquisite green mountain ranges and endless vineyards that cover the landscape, producing exquisite wines making South Africa a class leader in up and coming new world wine producers.

I recommend that you put down your boots and pack you dinner suit, the opulent surrounding and luxurious finish of La Residence will inspire you come to sample the finer things in life.

La Residence offers a je ne sais quoi that can be rarely found anywhere else in the world, the combination of exquisite vistas, friendly and attentive staff not to mention an award winning cellar, La Residence has the balance just right, perfect you could say.

Liz, the owner has big plans for La Residence and is in the position of relocating to a 30 acre vineyard which is less than half a kilometre away, “The views are more exquisite” Liz boasted when we went to see her. Liz’s attention to detail is one of the reasons why La Residence is held in such high regard, striving to be the best Liz is willing to move her entire plot 500 metres down the road.

This eye for perfection is carried on throughout your stay with excellence being the ethos of every member of staff.

South Africa has a side that is rarely seen by the majority of the world, a side which brims with elegance, luxury and style, offering exquisite comfort, food and drink in the most decadent of surroundings.