Franschhoek carves niche in catering for particular palates
Village offers many fine restaurants while villa-style accommodation owners provide for guests who have diets with strict requirements
Franschhoek leads the trend towards food and wine-fuelled weekend getaways, so it makes sense that the Boland village is again on trend: it is now providing accommodation options for friends and family holidays. Although multigenerational travel isn’t new, the almost fanatical approach some people take to managing their diets is catching on. A group might include a person who is gluten-free, a vegan or a Banting fanatic. Children might have peanut allergies or lactose intolerance. While idiosyncratic diets are the stuff of nightmares for restaurateurs, it is a boon for people offering villa-style accommodation and self-catering options. An establishment well-versed in suitable snack and ingredient options that will stock the fridge ahead of your arrival guarantees a good weekend. Within walking distance of Franschhoek’s Main Street is La Clé Des Montagnes villas. All are exquisitely decorated by Sarah Ord in her typically colourfully vibrant and eclectic way. There are four villas, ...
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