Aloe Corner

05/01/2019

Take a look around The Map Room! It is spacious and modern and special!

22/11/2018

And now we have The Map Room video on Youtube.
Please take a look and let us have your feedback.

The Map room is luxurious self catering accommodation. The upstairs living area looks out to magnificent views of the Franschhoek Mountains. The expansive an...

22/11/2018

Today I created a new post on our blog "Getting to Know Franschhoek", but more importantly we've published our video on The Bolt Hole.
The URL is: https://youtu.be/FClgaC21aJU
Let us know what you think.

18/10/2018

http://gettingtoknowfranschhoek.co.za

This is our blog address - all new stuff to me, but check it out and comment, please!

11/09/2018

A dusting of snow on the Franschhoek mountains

05/09/2018

Aloe Corner's aloes

29/08/2018

These photos are of Theewater Dam. Theewater Dam is currently at 45% of full capacity! This time last year it was at 25%. The catchment area has had some good rains this winter...so happy to see this improvement!

25/08/2018

We've been busy this winter improving the garden at Aloe Corner. Myles Agar did the landscaping, keeping it simple and drought resistant.

Our Winter Special is still running: 20% off our winter rates makes a really good deal. Check out the Franschhoek Uncorked, once-off special deal: R4,000 for 2 nights for 2 people sharing. Franschhoek is open for business and so are we!

25/08/2018

The Map Room front garden has been upgraded to an aloe and gravel garden

25/08/2018

The Bolt Hole has a new green lawn

03/10/2017

Backwashing is a necessary evil for pool owners. Every backwash will use between 200 and 900 litres of water – that’s a lot of water to waste in a water-strapped country. We now save most of that water - great news! Eco and green!

01/10/2017

This week we installed a backwash tank at the Bolt Hole to save water and keep the pool looking good. The tank is hidden behind the foliage - unseen and unheard.