Franschhoek’s La Petite Ferme, a world-class hotel offering luxury accommodations and a farm-inspired escape, recently clinched the coveted 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Award in the category of Best Scenic Environment Hotel.
The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2023 are a celebration of hotels that consistently excel in providing unmatched service, maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of their operations and creating unforgettable experiences.
These awards recognise establishments that set the industry benchmark and represent the pinnacle of excellence in the world of hotels, spas and restaurants.
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‘After rigorous evaluation of thousands of hotels worldwide, these awarded hotels truly represent the best in the industry,’ said Marinique de Wet, president and founder of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards.
‘These awards propel already outstanding hospitality establishments to greater heights and set a new gold standard for excellence. The Haute Grandeur Global Awards are not merely a celebration of the achievements of our industry luminaries; they also honour the values of hard work, dedication, resilience, leadership and success.’
‘La Petite Ferme is proud to have secured a place among the esteemed winners as recognised by the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards,’ said La Petite Ferme’s general manager, Riaan Kruger.
‘Winning the official Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Award reflects the dedication and hard work of La Petite Ferme’s entire team, from our passionate staff to our visionary management. We are proud to be part of this esteemed community of excellence.’
This recognition establishes a new industry standard for quality, style and luxury, solidifying La Petite Ferme’s position as a distinguished player in the hospitality sector.
Beyond the prestige, these prestigious awards open doors to invaluable networking opportunities and the potential to forge new partnerships and collaborations within the industry.
Among the 2023 Global Winners of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards were renowned establishments such as Hôtel Le Cep in France, St. Regis Doha in Qatar, Rixos Premium Tekirova in Turkey, Quellenhof See Lodge in Italy, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Canada and Address Beach Resort in the UAE, to name a few.
A comprehensive list of the winners can be found here.
In addition to receiving the honour of being named the ‘Best Scenic Environment Hotel’ for 2023, La Petite Ferme also accepted awards for the ‘Best Country Hotel in Africa,’ ‘Best Culinary Experience in Africa,’ and the ‘Best Small Hotel in Africa.’
‘These recognitions, based on reviews from guests and not votes, are a testament to the dedication of the entire team and a testament to La Petite Ferme’s unwavering commitment to providing our guests with exceptional experiences, world-class hospitality and unforgettable memories,’ Kruger emphasised.
Perched on the slopes of the Oliphants Pass and Middagkrans Mountain Range, La Petite Ferme is a premier wine estate that caters to both local and international guests. Its offerings include unparalleled vistas, luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine and wines.
Accommodation options range from the beautifully appointed vineyard suites to the recently renovated manor house suites, each boasting spectacular views and the luxury winery suites, which have been converted from the old wine cellar.
La Petite Ferme is also home to an award-winning restaurant that serves country cuisine with a contemporary twist. The estate’s intimate boutique-style cellar, managed by winemaker Wikus Pretorius, offers a full range of wines, including red, white and rosé varieties. These wines are available at select retail outlets and can be purchased online.
Guests can also enjoy wine tastings, and a mobile beauty spa brings the spa experience right to their rooms. For those eager to explore, the estate provides bikes for sightseeing from the saddle. With its romantic ambience, La Petite Ferme is an ideal venue for weddings, special functions and events tailored for the most discerning guests.
Conveniently located just under three minutes from the village of Franschhoek and an hour’s drive from Cape Town and the airport, La Petite Ferme offers easy access to the winelands and various tourist attractions.
Details:
- Location: La Petite Ferme | Pass Road, Franschhoek
- Contact: 021 876 3016 | [email protected]
- Website: lapetiteferme.co.za
