La Petite Ferme

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"A stylish winery hotel in a mountain-valley setting offering refined suites, excellent food and wine, and sweeping views—an ideal choice for couples looking to combine wine tasting with romantic scenery." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"The human race has found a myriad of beautiful and creative ways to mainline dairy. It’s what separates us from animals, they say. Our cheddar-loving dog tends to disagree. But arguably the greatest method us clever little cheese fanatics have found is melting it. Melting it so that we can consume it faster, hotter, and dip polite cubes of potato into it and say profound things like ‘IT’S LIKE WE’RE ON A SKI HOLIDAY, RIGHT?’. Yes, raclette is the mood and artfully jabbing La Ferme’s quality French charcuterie with metal sticks is the method. If you leave without feeling like you’re a walking block of Morbier, you’re doing it wrong." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing

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"When was the last time you ate some cheese? No not standing in front of your fridge, drunkenly munching on a block of cheddar. We mean sitting at a table showing a Mont d’Or the respect it deserves. If it’s been a while, head straight for La Petit Ferme. This spot on Farringdon Road is full of knickknacks and mildy questionable floral tablecloths, but serves an all-you-can-eat raclette for £29 per person. Come here for a candlelit date night, or to eat your bodyweight in cheese with some friends." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"There are several good reasons to make a special trip to this winery, not least that its sauvignon, pinot noir and shiraz regularly win major awards. The most obvious, however, hits you as soon as you walk through the restaurant and onto the sunbaked lawn, with its extraordinary view out over the beautiful valley of Franschhoek. Take a tour with the vineyard’s owner, John, who will narrate the story of the farm (it burned down in 1984) and his relationship with the vines. Then settle down on the lawn, sip a glass of wine, and thank the lucky stars that brought you here."

La Petite Ferme | Best places to stay in Franschhoek

"Set high on the Franschhoek Pass, for 30 years this charming hotel and restaurant has drawn Winelands travellers with its combination of fine country cuisine, cosy accommodation and superb valley views. Rooms are split between the historic Manor House, ideal for small groups travelling together, and the newly renovated Vineyard Suites, which boast private terraces and plunge pools. Sundowners in the garden are a must, and guests enjoy preferential table bookings in the restaurant.         " - Richard Holmes