Gable Manor Guest House, Franschhoek, Western Cape
A luxury guest house in the heart of Franschhoek, Gable Manor Guest House is the perfect base to explore the Winelands area. Called a ‘masterclass in hospitality’, this luxury accommodation is ideally situated near the many attractions of the Winelands.
Franschhoek is famously known as the gastronomical capital of South Africa; leaving you spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants and fine dining establishments.
You can also enjoy wine tasting at the 50+ local wineries and partake in activities such as cellar tours, hiking, climbing, cycling, golf, horse riding, tennis, picnics, music concerts from jazz to the classics and a variety of shops and beauty spas. The winetram is proving to be very popular.
Accommodation at Gable Manor Guest House
There are seven different rooms from which to at Gable Manor Guest House, six of the rooms are deluxe double rooms and the other one is a suite. Each room is tastefully decorated, spacious and has an understated elegance that a discerning traveller will appreciate.
All the rooms at Gable Manor come with a King-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, and air conditioning, TV with DStv and a tea and coffee tray. Three of the rooms can be made up as single beds and two of the rooms have extra-length King-sized beds. Three of the rooms have private entrances, one has a balcony, three have a lounge area and one has no bath, with a shower only. Half of the rooms are situated on the ground floor and the others are upstairs.
The Grand Suite on the first floor is also the Honeymoon Suite and comes with a balcony with views of the spectacular mountain, an extra-length King-sized bed, a private entrance, TV with DStv, en-suite bathroom and a living room.
Facilities & dining at Gable Manor Guest House
You can enjoy a hearty breakfast every morning at Gable Manor while overlooking the pool courtyard and the mountains in the background. The breakfasts are enjoyed buffet style and come with the option of an English breakfast made to order afterwards.
The sparkling plunge pool in the courtyard is surrounded by sun lounges and umbrella-covered tables, giving you the option of lounging in the sun or under the shade during those hot summer days. You can also sip on a sundowner at the end of the day.
Health & Safety protocols
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, you will be happy to hear that Gable Manor has updated its health and safety protocols.
Safety features:
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Face masks for guests available
- Incoming travellers will have to provide a negative Covid-19 test result not older than 72 hours
- All travellers will also be required to install the Covid-19 alert level app
Cleanliness & disinfecting:
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing:
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Food & drink safety:
- Physical distancing of 1.5m in dining areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Buffet breakfast discontinued, All meals will be plated individually by the kitchen
Top reasons for staying at Gable Manor Guest House:
- The guest house is ideally situated in the quiet part of Franschhoek.
- The owners and their staff are helpful and friendly.
- The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated.
- Breakfast is filling and a real treat.
- The facilities at Gabel Manor Guest House are top-class.
- They are happy to make whatever bookings you require.
To find out more about Gable Manor Guest House, give them a call on 021 876 3833 or email info@gablemanor.com. Visit their website at www.gablemanor.com. Find them on Google Maps.
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