Otter's Bend Lodge, in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, is a unique backpackers', hikers' and travelers' lodge offering a self-catering or bed and breakfast base from which to explore the Western Cape Winelands and Franschhoek. It makes the ideal country getaway for city dwellers and travelers alike.

Otter's Bend Lodge is situated on a ‘farm', in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by wine and fruit farms. A foot track leads you off Dassenberg Road through paddock and pear orchard down to the Franschhoek River. You will find Otter's Bend Lodge nestled in amongst poplars, oaks and yellowwoods on the banks of a bend in the river - a nature lover's dream. Its tranquil rustic ambience makes it hard to believe that it is only a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive to the centre of Franschhoek village.

The log cabin and communal living area will quickly absorb you into this "gem of a spot" where the whispering of the wind in the trees and the rush of the river, as it makes its way round the bend, tend to command a peaceful silence that is appreciated by all the Otter's visitors.

Although the Otter leaves the welcome to the humans and the domestic animals, he makes his presence felt in his tracks left on the sand and his pathways along the riverbank.

In amongst the orchards, with access to the communal area and pool, is the camping area. Camping is limited to three two-man tents.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek 7690,Cape Town, South Africa

Tel: +27 (021) 876 3200

Fax: +27 (021) 876 3200

Mobile: +27 (076) 255 2597

Policies & disclaimers

Booking Conditions

• All bookings subject to a 50% deposit.
• Bookings only confirmed upon receipt of proof of deposit payment.
• Unconfirmed provisional bookings lapse after 48 hours.

General Policies

• Check-in time is between 14:00 and 18:00.
• Late arrival (after 18:00) by arrangement only.
• If guests have not arrived by 18:00 without prior arrangement we reserve the right to re-let the room with no refund.
• Check out time is by 12:00 noon, later by arrangement
• No pets unless by prior arrangement.
• No smoking in the rooms.
• No loud music.

Driving directions

GPS coordinates:

Latitude: 33˚54’38.49” S

Longitude: 19˚6’35.32” E

Follow the R45 until you enter Franschhoek; this becomes the main road leading through the village (Huguenot Road). At the post office turn RIGHT into Reservoir St West. First stop, turn RIGHT into Wilhelmina St. At T-junction turn LEFT into Daniel Hugo Road. Travel away from village for about 800m, cross a bridge. In front of you you will see Mont Rochelle security boom turn RIGHT with the road which is Dassenberg Road. Paddock will be on your left and a small dam on your right. You will find the Otter's Bend Lodge sign 150/200m on your right. Turn in and park. [If you are approaching Franschhoek from the Franschhoek Pass then turn LEFT into Reservoir St West, just before the post office, which will be diagonally on your right. It is the next corner on the left after Le Quartier Francais]