embrace tranquility at

MAISON

Franschhoek has long been revered as the suave cosmopolis of the Cape wine regions. With its exhilarating scenery, bountiful world class vineyards and restaurants, and joie de vivre village life, it furnishes every visitor’s expectations seamlessly, and satiates every resident’s soul daily. 

Country life. Contemporary design.

Break away to beautiful living on your own private wine farm

Gallantly merging its 18th Century heritage with its abiding contemporary counterparts, the farmhouse of Maison embodies the essence of sublime opulence, settled amongst the rugged beauty of the farm’s landscape. Tall poplar trees flank the driveway and long pathways that meander the estate. Giant old oaks, olive groves and citrus orchards, rows of agapanthus, watsonias and wild garlic scatter themselves around the gardens, adjacent the rolling vines. The farm life ensued by the vegetable and herb patches, the free-roaming chickens and ducks, donkeys and pigs. An authenticity that stirs up nostalgia and evokes a dalliance with fantasy.

That’s what the homestead ardently aspires to do. Allow you to tap into the blissful existence of country living. Weaving your own tapestry of experiences, in accordance with your own clocks. You’ll feast and taste and rest and explore in rhythm with the ways of the winelands. Swimming in the pools, walking the nature trails, gathering around the fireplaces, the long tables and the languid living areas. Watching the birds and listening to their song from the verandah, beneath the wisteria-covered pergola. Whatever your motive for your escape, you’ll be lavishly held in the belonging of Maison’s maternal embrace.
A shower head in a backyard with a pool at MAISON ESTATE

A farmhouse with a difference

The farmhouse features seven suites, a separate stables villa and an additional outdoor villa - the perfect appendage to the main house - accommodating as many as fourteen guests.

The interiors have been masterfully curated, seamlessly merging nature’s narrative of the outside, with in.

Its the estate owners Seb Ackerstaff’s and Jessie Verdonschot’s signature stamp emblazoned in the bathrooms that hail from their design business bycocoon.com. Access to the gardens and spacious living, entertaining and dining areas are made easy with a gentle wheelchair and pushchair slope. The fluidity of the open spaces are held together with the refined furnishings, signature pieces of art and original features of the barn’s build.
A wooden dining table and chairs at MAISON ESTATE

FACILITIES & PRICING

  • A white house with a pool and patio at MAISON ESTATE

    THE RESIDENCE

    This splendid four-bedroom luxury farmhouse nestled within idyllic surroundings, offers a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern extravagance. Boasting two private pools, It provides a haven of relaxation and leisure.

  • A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs at MAISON ESTATE

    THE STABLE VILLA

    An exceptional two-bedroom luxury suite that seamlessly blends modern opulence with rustic elegance. With its own private pool, The Stables offers a serene escape where guests can unwind and rejuvenate.

  • A modern outdoor living area with a wooden pergola at MAISON ESTATE

    THE BOTANICAL SUITE

    An exquisite one-bedroom luxury retreat that seamlessly blends opulence with nature-inspired tranquility. This haven of comfort offers a private pool, creating an oasis of relaxation where guests can indulge in ultimate privacy.

Green plate with farm to table dish at Chefs Warehouse at MAISON
Green plate with farm to table dish and wine at Chefs Warehouse at MAISON

Chefs Warehouse at MAISON

WINE, FOOD & THE FINER DETAILS

On the farm, separated by a naartjie orchard, you’ll also find Chefs Warehouse, the award-winning restaurant by chef Liam Tomlin, offering a world of flavours in a tapas-inspired menu. It’s a riff on traditional tasting menus and small-plate sharing experiences, served in four courses. 

Read the Chefs Warehouse MENU here