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The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence – star of top U.S. travel editorial

December 2008 - The December edition of the prestigious Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report furnished its readers with a highly complimentary review of the accommodations at The Owner’s Cottage, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek. Describing the property in glowing terms as “one of the most charming and discreetly luxurious places that it has been our pleasure to discover”.

With a score of 96 out of a possible 100, the highest of all properties reviewed, The Owner’s Cottage certainly more than delivered in terms of guest experience with The Restaurant, The Tasting Room and The Gallery all acknowledged as contributing to the total enjoyment of Grande Provence Estate.

The General Manager of the Estate, Rykie van Tonder, had the following comments to make. “Naturally we are absolutely delighted as well as humbled by this acknowledgement. It is testimony to the sterling team work and high standards of service excellence we constantly strive to provide for our guests”.

The Owner’s Cottage welcomes guests to unsurpassed luxury boutique accommodation – comprising five beautifully appointed bedrooms (including a honeymoon suite), a spacious lounge, designer kitchen and a conservatory for dining. This is further enhanced by a manicured garden with a loggia, swimming pool and an elevated spa pool overlooking the vineyards. All Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report appraisals are carried out totally incognito and the publication is currently enjoying its 30th anniversary and still as highly regarded as ever by its 25,000 loyal subscribers.