Title: The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=180546&destination=Franschhoek%2C+Western+Cape%2C+South+Africa&selected=100406346&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village ## Photo gallery for The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village ![Dining - The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406400/100406346/f9f9562d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406400/100406346/1a9bbc89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406400/100406346/4d453e80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406400/100406346/5d321259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100406400/100406346/w1024h680x0y3-b0d48dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Franschhoek, The Cockpit offers a warm and cozy retreat with its village-cottage charm. Relax in the secluded garden surrounded by lush greenery and unwind by the splash pool or snuggle up with a good book from one of its many bookshelves. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cockpit, Franschhoek Village The Cockpit, Franschhoek – sleeps 2 This charming bolt-hole in the historic heart of Franschhoek, welcomes you with its warm village-cottage charm – its comfortable, over-sized sofas; mezzanine bedroom and bookshelves loaded with novels, cookbooks and travel guides, will have you feeling instantly at home and relaxed. Opening out onto a lush-green, secluded, townhouse-style garden with splash pool, this cosy one-bedroom cottage sleeps two people in a King-sized bed, tucked into the eaves. Decorated in a wash of creams, blues and yellows, reminiscent of an English cottage, with portraits of the owner’s days as a glider pilot, this little cottage is a quiet, comfortable and unpretentious base from which to explore Franschhoek’s sophisticated restaurants, galleries, markets and shops – which are all just up the road. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Luxury House, Patio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109643700/109643627/d0fc9969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tugela Franschhoek - Pool - Washing machine - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area Franschhoek is home to this holiday home. Mont Rochelle Wine Estate and Leopard's Leap Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. 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