Presiding over Franschhoek?s valley of vines, La Residence is a mini, modern Versailles with a contemporary shell and a romantic colonial interior: everywhere the eye comes to rest there?s a Persian rug, exotic antique or fine art work. This Winelands estate will make you feel as though you've been whisked off to your own private palace to live in the lap of luxury.

The tranquil vine yards and majestic mountains of the Franschhoek Valley, paint the stunning backdrop to the secluded retreat of La Residence. Situated on a private thirty acre farm, the hotel bears all the hallmarks of Liz Biden and Ralph Krall design. One is Tibetan in theme with oriental antiques, another has a marble four-poster bed that's heated in winter. All have vast bathrooms and open onto a private balcony or terrace. The dining hall and living room resemble a manor hall with chequed marble flooring, walk-in fireplaces and a four metre chandelier, leading onto terraces for alfresco summer evening.