Exclusive accommodation and first-class facilities await guests in these luxurious villas ... more
and apartments, located on the prestigious Franschhoek Estate amidst indigenous fynbos.Nestled on the slopes of Franschhoek Pass, L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau...
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Advantages: Beautiful, amazing History Disadvantages: Pricey
When Mr Tart and I went to the Loire Valley castle hunting I knew that I definitely wanted to visit Chenonceau. It's one of the castles that really said Loire to me as it seems to be one that's often used to illustrate the area.
SOME HISTORY:
Chateau de Chenonceau was originally a fortified castle built in the 1430s. In the early 1500s the castle was purchased by Thomas Bohier who demolished the fortified castle (apart from one tower) and began the building we see today. Unfortunately for Bohier his castle was seized by Francois I after Bohier's son failed to pay a debt. Francois's son Henry II then gave the castle to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Diane extended the castle to include an arched bridge across the river. When Henry II died (a splinter from a joust went into his eye and he died from the infection - yuk!) his wife ...
Advantages: Inexpensive, amazing sea views, walking distance into town Disadvantages: Scruffy and run down, little atmosphere, very quiet
As many of you will know from my epic review on Belize published last week, I recently spent 2 weeks in Belize City. The hotel we stayed in was called 'The Chateau Caribbean' I promised a longer, fuller review on this venue so here goes.
How did I find out about the Chateau?
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When we decided on Belize as our honeymoon destination I took a quick look through my existing guide book, which was the Rough Guides 2003 Belize guide. I always prefer to look for independent or boutique hotels, so I quickly discounted the various Hiltons, Marriott's etc.
An entry which caught my eye was on 'The Chateau Caribbean'. This was described as a colonial style establishment, right on the sea front, with 30 rooms. The guide said the hotel had actually featured in several films over the years, including ...
Advantages: Beautiful setting, lots of restaurants Disadvantages: Very large and busy hotel and expensive
A chateau conjures up all sorts of pictures in my mind and Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise looked stunning on the website, with the Lake right on its doorstep. The history of this hotel is fascinating, starting with a two bedroomed cabin, but far too long for my review, if you want to read all about it the look at http://www.fairmont.com/ENFA/Property/CLL/AboutUs/HotelHistory.htm because this explains why a Canadian hotel has a Swiss flavour!
We arrived at midday and had already been informed that it was unlikely that our rooms would be ready until later, one of the staff came onto the coach and told us a few details, including that the hotel was extremely busy with over 1100 guests so we would be advised to reserve a table for dinner as soon as possible. We were directed into a large area away from the main reception and were ...
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Product details
Long Name
L'Ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas
Type
Hotel
Street
Lambrechts Road
Address
Lambrechts Road, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa
City
Franschhoek
Country
South Africa
Post Code
7690
Continent
Africa
Avg Price
46.36
Manufacturer's product description
Exclusive accommodation and first-class facilities await guests in these luxurious villas and apartments, located on the prestigious Franschhoek Estate amidst indigenous fynbos.Nestled on the slopes of Franschhoek Pass, L’ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Treat yourself to a day of wellness, including a visit to the sauna and outdoor pool. Holistic treatments ensure that both body and soul are recharged.If you prefer, you can choose to relax in the garden and read a newspaper in the sunshine. With your children being looked after by babysitters, you are ensured a truly stress-free and memorable stay at L’ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas.Guests seeking a more active lifestyle can explore the village on horseback or try to improve their golfing skills on the nearby golf course. The attentive staff is also happy to organize a rental car, should you wish to discover attractions a bit further away.
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