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The self-catering Bleu Cobalt Cottage is situated in Franschhoek. Complimentary WiFi is offered. The unit has 1 bedrooms and features a terrace with mountain views. It includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a well-fitted kitchenette with microwave and kettle. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. The unit offers an outdoor pool and barbecue area provided only for two or more nights. A supermarket is located a short walk from Bleu Cobalt Cottage and a variety of restaurants can be found in the town centre, a 5- minute walk from the accommodation. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include the Huguenot Museum and Memorial and the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Franschhoek, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Franschhoek
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guy
    Canada Canada
    The host was helpful and very informative. It was very pleasant to interact with Jan.
  • Marita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    7 Star experience! Exceptional in all aspects! We enjoyed all the finer touches and Jan pulled out all the stops as a host to make our experience memorable! Thanks for the great bottle of wine, the special chocolates, the amazing attention to...
  • Rebsamen
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The guesthouse is beautiful! Very clean and spacious with a private pool. The host is super friendly and welcoming.
  • Andrea003
    South Africa South Africa
    Bleu Cobalt cottage is absolutely perfect! Walking distance to the high street. Jan is an excellent host, we were very spoilt!
  • India_goncalves
    South Africa South Africa
    The whole place was impeccable. Jan was super friendly and gave us loads of restaurant suggestions - if only we'd had more time to try them all! I particularly liked that everything was thought of, such as plugs and adapters (local and...
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything exceeded my expectations, from the moment I booked and even after I checked out, the correspondence from Jan detailed everything possible. The accommodation was exceptionally clean, comfortable and beautiful. The extra touches were so...
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    The attention to detail that Jan put into making our stay memorable was fantastic. From little personalized welcome notes for us and our baby daughter, to a bottle of champagne for my birthday, every detail was well thought out and considered....
  • Vanceen
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect to the amenities around. Jan was such a super host and we enjoyed the personalized service he gave. His knowledge of the area and the places to visit allowed us to see more of Franschhoek during our stay. The cottage is so...
  • Darren
    South Africa South Africa
    All the extras Jan puts effort into providing and the extra mile he goes from fresh fruit to replacing towels after use
  • Alridge
    South Africa South Africa
    Jan was awesome and so attentive. He went out of his way to make us feel special chocolates by the bed each evening, clean towels, flowers on the pillow. He advised us on the best restaurants.. He was an absolute angel. Not many people go out of...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Jan Cronje

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Jan Cronje
Bleu Cobalt Cottage is a lovely and private self-catering cottage that is well-situated in Franschhoek, within walking distance to the centre of town. High quality décor with the best linen and private touch to make you feel at home. Kindly note Bleu Cobalt Cottage accommodate queen size bed not extra length! and can comfortable accommodate up to 2 guests, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchenette and living area. The stylish bedroom contains a queen bed, and has doors opening to the quaint private garden and pool area with a table and 2 chairs to relax. The modern bathroom contains a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a bar fridge, a kettle, cutlery and crockery, and starter tea and coffee. The lounge area contains a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is available. Cleaning fee is due to the increase of cost to sanitize the full Cottage after each Guest departure, BBQ ONLY provided for THREE nights or more! Note! A free Restaurant voucher to enjoy if you booked 3 NIGHTS and longer! Children/ Babies under 18 months allowed(ONE) - Baby cot and linen provided, prior arrangement! No Loud Music aloud!
One of my passions in life is service, coupled with excellent service standards. I love watching and helping others achieve their goals and reach new heights of personal growth. I have been able to use so many skills and passions in my new role as Guest House host, for my private guest accommodation, situated in Franschhoek. I thoroughly enjoy making sure that attention has been paid to absolutely every detail. As host, it is my primary focus to make sure that my guest’s enjoy every minute of their stay in our beautiful cottage. Meeting so many interesting people has been the cherry on top, and many new friendships have been made. Professional, nature and peoples person lover, Interest into nature, gardening, theatre and good dining. A good single malt whiskey is the best! I'm pleased to share our special village with you and hope that you enjoy not only the fantastic Franschhoek scenery but also the many restaurants and outings available to visitors to our unique village. Gay Friendly! Enjoy your stay and hope to see you soon! A free Restaurant voucher to enjoy if you booked 3 NIGHTS and longer! Babies under 18 months allowed(ONE) - Baby cot and linen provided, prior inform
KINDLY NOTE - Please no loud music at all times - respect all neighbours and the tranquillity of the Village! Private, quite and peaceful area, walking distance to the Village and all restaurants, coffee bar and Deli's.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bleu Cobalt Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Services & Extras
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Bleu Cobalt Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about £43. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 23:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bleu Cobalt Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 23:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bleu Cobalt Cottage

  • Bleu Cobalt Cottage is 700 yards from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Bleu Cobalt Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bleu Cobalt Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bleu Cobalt Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Bleu Cobalt Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Bleu Cobalt Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Bleu Cobalt Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Neck massage
    • Horse riding
    • Hand massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Couples massage
    • Back massage
    • Full body massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage

  • Bleu Cobalt Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.