I have only really now woken up from the dream that was the three night stay I enjoyed with The Muse at Franschhoek’s most celebrated bastion, Le Quartier Francais .
At le Quartier Francais,
the wood is wrapped in ribbon..
They’ve just turned 20 by the way, so I wanted to tell you a bit more about my stay, as well as alert you to the pretty wild birthday offers they’re throwing around at the moment.
Yes, you heard me – wild!
I’ve already gaaned aan about how beautiful the place is and I very much doubt you weren’t aware about I told you before (here and here ). That is why I want to tell you about the little things . The little things that the other “5-star” establishments tend to miss. The little things that you and I wouldn’t even THINK of.
I particularly enjoyed being able to order breakfast to be eaten anywhere on the premises. I tested this to the limit and, short of serving me breakfast on the ceiling, nothing seemed to be a problem. I was also able to order whatever came to mind.
You can order if you want
Or you can dive into the ridiculously opulent buffet
“Umm, can I have lightly scrambled eggs with little pieces of bacon in it please.”
“Certainly, Mr Rotherham.”
“Oh, with a bit of chopped coriander inside that as well.”
“Certainly, Mr Rotherham.”
“And a grilled child’s finger on the side please.”
“Absolutely, Mr. Rotherham.”
“What?!?!”
“Just kidding, Mr Rotherham!”
Good one.
It was also a great pleasure to devour breakfast and head off for a little drive, only to find one’s car had been washed during breakfast. Very naughty, Themba!
We popped into a restaurant down the road (owned by LQF’s owner’s family) called Bread & Wine set on the Moreson wine estate. After sampling their tasting menu we were even treated by Andre to a tour of the wine cellar and vines. I made off with their Sauvignon and was very impressed with the Chardonnay – the pineapple flavours giving away the wine’s origin. You do know that a hint of pineapple is a good sign that a wine is from Franschhoek? I swear.
Back to our pad…at the Four Quarter Suites..
A visit to Bread & Wine actually forms part of these birthday offers I was mentioning earlier. You need to go and look at those. I’ve done the sums and there is betweenR5,000 and R9,000 added value per package.
They’ve got the 3 night “Dine-a-Stay” offer which includes accommodation, full breakfast, 3 course bistro dinner (my favourite chill out spot), 5 course tasting menu at Bread & Wine, 8 course tasting menu in the Tasting Room, gratuities included (!!) and complimentary room upgrade, on arrival, if available!
The outside section of the bistro
You MIGHT want to try the tuna starter..
I’ll mock you if you don’t
Or perhaps a quick film?
Come now! Do yourself a favour and check out their other offers (3 nights for the price of 2 etc.) on their website under Delicious Birthday Offers!
Then perhaps you can experience the little details; the little ‘extra miles.’
Like this post-it sticker I found on my bathroom mirror the one night (followed by a different one each night)..
They’re on the next level, seriously.
Thanks again, le Quartier Francais x
