Title: Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat Cottage in Franschhoek with fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/c1937da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/5bf2abfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/8d60ef01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/2155df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/be9dd4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse in the tranquil atmosphere of Gecko Cottage, Artemis Garden Retreat. With a peaceful garden featuring indigenous Fynbos, unwind by the Meditation Tree or explore Franschhoek valley's beautiful views. Take a leisurely stroll to the village with its quaint shops and world-class restaurants. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £88 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat Gecko Cottage on the Artemis Garden Retreat, soaks up the country atmosphere while offering all the home comforts, with beautiful views across Franschhoek valley. The garden has indigenous Fynbos with a Labyrinth, a Meditation Tree and a stunning swimming dam fed with mountain water. Easy walking distance to the village with its quaint shops, outstanding art galleries and world-class restuarant. Peaceful, quiet, relaxing and private, it is great for recharging your soul. We are pet friendly and your small to medium sized fur-buddies are welcome. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Classic Cottage | Living room | 40-cm Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45710000/45703800/45703778/ed7d1d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison Montagne Franschhoek - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.899666,19.123058&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xc%7BmEc%7EusB%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQ%40QBQDQBQDQBQDQDQDODQDQFODQFODOFQFOFOHOFOFMHOHOFMHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKHKLIJKJKLIJKLIJILILILGLIJGLINGLGLELGNELGLENELENCLENCLENANCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBN%40LDNBNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLHJFLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJJHLJHJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHNFLHNHNFLFNHNFNFNFPDNFNFPDNDPDPDNDPDPBPDPBPDPBPBP%40PBRBP%40PBR%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FRAPARAPCPARCPCPAPCPCREPCNEPCPEPEPEPEPENEPGNGNEPGNGNGNINGNGNINILGNILILINILKLILKJILKJKLKJKJIJMJKJKHMJKHMHKJMFMHMHMFKHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIKIMKKIKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKKIMIOIMIMGOIMIOGOGOIOGOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCOEQCSAQCQCQCQASAQCQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ejMGNLg8vQYud7Gh0abK6atANM=) Franschhoek, WC #### What's nearby - Franschhoek Wine Tram - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Franschhoek Town Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles - Boschendal Estate - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hoek - ‬20 min walk - ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk - ‪River Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Let’s Frite - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat on 19 Oct 2025 start from £88.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Gecko-Pet-Friendly-Cottage-On-Fynbos-Garden-Retreat.h105941710.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat located? > Situated in Franschhoek, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Art House and Dutch Reformed Church. Franschhoek Town Hall and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 10 ### Exceptional