Spacious Accommodation: Sorbonne 1 in Franschhoek offers a spacious, adults-only apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance and tiled floors.
Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a terrace with garden and mountain views. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services.
Convenient Location: Located 62 km from Cape Town International Airport, Sorbonne 1 is an 8-minute walk from Franschhoek Art House and 1 km from the Hugenot Monument. Nearby attractions include Boschenmeer Golf Course and Stellenbosch University.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient and central location, Sorbonne 1 provides a central base for city trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Excellent location, lovely little patio, beautifully clean. Really nice to have filtered water, a Nespresso machine and Africology toiletries.”
Pelser
South Africa
“I had a fantastic stay at Sorbonne guesthouse in Franschhoek.
The 2-bedroom ground floor unit was cozy, beautifully maintained, and immediately felt like a home away from home. The space was clean, comfortable, and is well-equipped for a short...”
Colette
South Africa
“The apartment has everything you need. They even leave a small carton of milk, and wine, which is a nice surprise. The beds are comfy. The unit was clean.”
Sheldon
South Africa
“Place was in a quiet and secure complex. Had everything we need. In walking distance of all shops and restaurants. Host was responsive to messages and gave all needed information before asking.”
J
Junji
Austria
“It was an excellent stay.
- Quiet location
- Room with parkIng
- Winery within walking distance
- Almost perfectly equipped with cookware
- Two spacious bedrooms
- Two clean bathrooms”
P
Paul
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent. Near town and a wine train stop but we ended up walking to 2 local vineyards instead. Would recommend Dieu Donne.
Beds were comfortable. Couldn't find the place initially but the owners were easy to contact.”
M
Mithun
South Africa
“The rooms were spacious. There was backup power and two aircons.
It is close to the city center and we could walk to restaurants and the wine tram”
Rob
South Africa
“This place was such a gem – beautifully put together and incredibly comfortable. The beds were amazing – we all slept so well! The real highlight was the fireplace, which was such a win on a chilly evening”
Carly
Guernsey
“Everything!!! This place was stunning, spectacular facilities, amazing attention to detail. The welcoming bottle of wine was so kind and thoughtful. The beds were super comfy and the kitchen facilities were amazing. Really safe location and...”
Michelle
South Africa
“Absolutely amazing! Wish it could be our permanent residence. Loved everything about the place. Will be back soon”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.1
9.1
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We are proud to announce a power back-up system installed for our guest convenience during load shedding.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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