La Clé

South Africa

Exceptional attention to detail, exquisite finishing touches and a stunning location are all hallmarks of a stay at La Clé. An active wine farm, there are vineyards on the doorstep and mountains in the distance yet the award-winning restaurants, shops and galleries of Franschhoek Village are only a stone’s throw away. This tranquil setting is the perfect base for discovering the secrets of the Cape Winelands.

Whether you choose to stay at the Lodge or one of the four, individually styled Villas, La Clé is all about living like a local. The team are always on hand to share their secrets, from where to find the best freshly brewed coffee to the most scenic walking trails. When you return home, you’ll find sunny reading nooks in lavender-scented orchards, generous meals at the Chef’s Table, and swimming pools, tennis courts and manicured gardens to enjoy.

Plan Your Trip

Location

Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
1h30 Min Drive from Cape Town

Price Range

2025: From ZAR R 7,200
(Approx. USD 400)
Lodge: per room per night
Villas: per villa per night

Rate Inclusions

Breakfast Included

Special Offers

Honeymoon Offer
20% Discount (seasonal)

Activities

INCLUDED: Swimming, Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Boules & Croquet, Vineyard Walks
EXCLUDED: Shared Table Dinners, Curated Picnics & Platters

Children & Rooms

4 x 2-3 bedroom Villas with private pools: All ages welcome
Lodge: kids 12+ years

Impact

MEDIUM
Community Levy: ZAR 120
Land Relationship: 2 Private wine farms
Community Support: Kusasa

Combines well with

Kruger
Kwandwe
Coot Club
Botswana
Vic Falls

Seasonality

OPEN ALL YEAR
Hottest months: Oct - March
Wetter months: Apr-September

Access

Cape Town (CPT)
1h Drive to Franschhoek

A glimpse into La Clé

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Why we love it

La Clé is your key to living like a local in Franschhoek and celebrating a slice of South African life.

The food and service at La Clé is exceptional. General Manager, Mel, is a trained chef and works with a passionate team.

You're just a 5-min walk from the heart of Franschhoek, yet feel like a part of the best kept secret in the Winelands.

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Places to stay at La Clé

La Clé Lodge

Five bedrooms offering classic Cape Dutch hospitality, elegant shared spaces, a large swimming pool overlooking the vines, a country kitchen, and beautiful gardens and grounds to wander in.

Five bedrooms | Children 12+

La Clé Manoir

Historical yet modern and cosy yet spacious, Manoir is one of the most beautiful farmhouses in Franschhoek. Filled with intricate French linens and antiques, enjoy the booked-lined library, cool off in the swimming pool, and relax into an afternoon siesta on the wraparound veranda.

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms | Children All ages

La Clé Galerie

A contemporary and very stylish space, Galerie’s bright, angular and eclectic interiors perfectly complement the views of the Franschhoek Valley and mountains beyond. Choose to enjoy them from the pool, the verandah or the open-plan kitchen and living area.

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms | Children All ages

La Clé Grange

An old barn, Grange has been sensitively-restored into a stylish South African home. With its large loft area for children, choice of eating spaces, laidback terrace and shady swimming pool and gardens, it’s the perfect choice for families looking for a spot of R&R.

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms | Children All ages

La Clé Domain

With sprawling terraces on either side, stylish Moroccan interiors, and a choice of three or four bedrooms, Grange inspires bright and breezy living from al-fresco meals to leisurely breakfasts and traditional South African braais.

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms or 8 in 4 bedrooms | Children All ages

Experiences on offer at La Clé

Food & wine

Gastronomic experiences to capture your palate

Family connection

Travel with the most important people in your world

VAST Journeys

Discover the best of La Clé with our curated selection of itineraries:

12 nights | South Africa & Mozambique

Cape, Bush & Beach

An iconic combination of safari and wine in South Africa, and a dose of R&R in the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique. A winning trip for all travellers!

3 nights La Clé | 3 nights Tanda Tula | 6 nights Azura Retreats

10 nights | South Africa

Whales, Wine & Wilderness

Perfect for couples, groups of friends, or multi-gen families, experience the best of South Africa’s majestic coastlines, vineyards, and rugged landscapes in one unforgettable journey.

3 nights Coot Club | 3 nights La Clé | 4 nights Kwandwe Private Game Reserve