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Holden Manz Country House

Wine lovers find paradise at Holden Manz Country House with vineyard tours, mountain views, poolside relaxation, and spa treatments.

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Travelers find peace at Holden Manz Country House, enjoying full breakfasts, vineyard and winery tours. Relax by the outdoor pool, spa with deep-tissue massages, visit the on-site art gallery, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Franschhoek, Holden Manz Country House is in the mountains. Mont Rochelle Wine Estate and Leopard's Leap Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. Visit our Franschhoek travel guide
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3 Green Valley Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • 🍷
    Franschhoek Wine Tram
    9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Franschhoek which includes landscape views and mountains
    Franschhoek Pass
    12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Boschendal Estate which includes a park and farmland
    Boschendal Estate
    14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch University
    35 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Spier Wine Estate showing forests
    Spier Wine Estate
    45 min drive - 34.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hoek
    8 min drive
  • Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
    8 min drive
  • Haute Cabriere
    9 min drive
  • French Connection
    8 min drive
  • Terbodore Coffee Roasters
    8 min drive

About this property

Holden Manz Country House

Luxury country house in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace at Holden Manz Country House. Sip and savor at this country house, which boasts a vineyard, a tasting room, and winery tours. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • 5 bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Holden Manz Country
Holden Manz Country Franschhoek
Holden Manz Country House
Holden Manz Country House Franschhoek
Holden Manz Franschhoek
Holden Manz
Holden Manz Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
Holden Manz House Franschhoek
Holden Manz Country House Franschhoek
Holden Manz Country House Country House
Holden Manz Country House Country House Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does Holden Manz Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holden Manz Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Holden Manz Country House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holden Manz Country House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holden Manz Country House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holden Manz Country House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 950 per room applies.

Where is Holden Manz Country House located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury country house is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 3 mi (5 km) of Huguenot Monument and Huguenot Memorial Museum. Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery and Franschhoek Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holden Manz Country House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and accommodating throughout - would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing, with great mountain and vineyard views. The staff were friendly and the breakfast had many delicious options to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class stay

Excellent stay . A haven of tranquility in the most beautiful of surroundings. Breakfast a treat .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of our favourites

It was great to be back at Holden Manz, and see Gerard, Frank and team. Very tranquil, gorgeous fire place and wonderful breakfast. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish but relaxed, in stunning location

Wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot remember having such a pleasant and relaxing break in such beautiful surroundings plus the staff were attentive, kind and professional. An excellent base for exploring the area and they also produce some excellent wines in their own vineyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly seamless service in picturesque setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid vineyard estate filled with art! I enjoyed beautiful walks and wine tasting. The owners and staff have been very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect location!

Our stay stay at Holden Manz Country House was absolutely superb. It was just a pity we couldn't have stayed longer. The location is tranquil and beautiful, the staff super friendly and helpful and the accommodation clean, spacious and well equipped. The wine tasting is not to be missed either! This really is a gem of a find and we'd love to visit again for longer. It's a short drive into Franschoek which is lovely with many galleries and artisanal shops, good coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 2/19/24 through 2/21. Location and property are absolutely beautiful, but unwalkable from downtown Franschhoek, so you'll need a rental car or us their recommended taxi service via Whatsapp if you plan to drink lots of wine. Uber was not reliable in this area. The staff were very nice and the breakfast options were good, but limited. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most stunning location, property and hosts

We rented their upstairs suite for the night of and the night before our wedding. We were greeted by their wonderful team and shown around the property with a welcome drink. The property is so thoughtfully designed and the attention to detail to make your stay comfortable and luxurious, is second to none. Frank is an incredible manager and catered to every request. The breakfast, is hands-down the tastiest I have ever had, and would pay to return just for the breakfast! On my first night, the room had been turned down, gentle music playing and the lighting set to accommodate a peaceful and relaxing nights sleep. The location of Holden Manz itself, is one of Franschhoek's, best kept secrets. It really is a special part of the area. I can highly recommend their Hiro Rose and Chenin Blanc. This is a very special place and worth spending 2 or 3 nights if you can. I can't wait to return for an anniversary and see the wonderful staff again, drinks delicious wine and support this family run business. I love it and I know any future guests will do too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, welcoming and full of information
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Magnificent

We had a truly amazing few days stay at Holden Manz. From start to finish we were treated like royalty, family and most important like friends. Frank went so above and beyond that it was humbling. We will return any time we are in Franschhoek and look forward to seeing you all. Special thanks to Gerard & Migo for welcoming us into their home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location with spectacular views and exceptional hospitality. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel we have ever stayed at.

When we arrived it was with incredulity that we were shown to our suite. The room was awful, dirty and lacking in most of the facilities promised. We could not wait to leave.
Outside the hotel.
Our room
The bathroom
The front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked 2 rooms for 2 nights each under my name in November. In January the couple to use the 2nd room had to cancel. I contacted Expedia and Holden Manz and was told I could cancel but would get no refund due to the terms Holden Manz setup with Expedia. Those terms could only be found after booking and paying in full in November for the 2 nights in April. "We understand that sometimes plans fall through. We do not charge a cancel or change fee. When the property charges such fees in accordance with its own policies, the cost will be passed on to you. Holden Manz Country House charges the following cancellation and change fees. The room/unit type and rate selected are non-refundable. Should you change or cancel this reservation for any reason, your payment will not be refunded. No refunds will be issued for late check-in or early check-out. Stay extensions require a new reservation. Prices and hotel availability are not guaranteed until full payment is received.If you would like to book multiple rooms, you must use a different name for each room. Otherwise, the duplicate reservation will be canceled by the hotel." Based on those terms the 2nd room should have been cancelled when it was booked as both rooms were in my name. The guest reception manager told me if I had booked directly I could cancel 2-3 days before and get a full refund. The rate was not a "special" rate. In fact it was $586/night per room per day. Currently $183 Exp/$169direct
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen leider viel zu kurzen, aber wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Alle Mitarbeitende sind so zuvorkommend und das ganze Anwesen ist einfach herausragend schön. Absolut lohnenswert hier ein paar Tage zu verbringen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zimi and Charlene were excellent hostesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were top notch, great power shower. Rooms (suites) very spacious. Property had great character, extraordinary art displayed all over the hotel. Friendly, helpful service. Loved the fire in the bedrooms and lounge. The wine is great, love the Oak Chardonnay. Only negative is no restaurant, should you want an evening meal. Plenty of eateries in town though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jurjen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views, excelent stay!

excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location - excellent helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, England

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team that work at Holden Manz were superb. They were helpful, informative and they made our stay. For this reason we would recommend others to stay. Thoughtful touches include welcome drink, bottle of wine in room and local tips and recommendations. They had lovely artwork around the property showcasing South African artists. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Tshegofatso, Fourways, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed and understated luxury

Great place. Friendly service. Delicious food. Fabulous wine. Beautifully done.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlicher und persönlicher Empfang. Das Haus und die Appartments sind großzügig und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Man fühlt sich wohl und kann sofort entspannen. Das Frühstück wird individuell zubereitet und schön serviert. Ein wunderbarer Beginn des Tages. Man kann am Fluss und in den hauseigenen Weinbergen spazierengehen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

So special. Best views and incredible food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019