7 Koppies offers a range of wonderful experiences to enjoy during your stay.
Whether you enjoy time spent outdoors, meandering through our surrounding wild, exploring the koppies, varied fynbos and incredible birdlife found on our working farm, or perhaps prefer gastronomic delights and wine-tastings at some of the country’s most prestigious wine farms – we’re on hand to ensure that your stay in Franschhoek is one you’ll never forget.
Along with historical wine farms, breath-taking scenery, culinary delights and award-winning wines, Franschhoek offers incredible natural wonders that are best explored on foot on its many hiking trails and fynbos paths.
We have 50 hectares of pristine fynbos. Fynbos is the name given to the naturally occurring vegetation that is only found in the coastal and mountainous areas of the western cape and eastern cape. It is one of the world’s six floral kingdoms and has the distinctive feature of having the highest biodiversity of them all.
It is as if 7 Koppies was built around the sunset and this is surely one of the best vantage points in the Cape. Be ready, glass in hand, to watch the show courtesy of mother nature.
With almost 50 restaurants within just a 10-minute radius of our property, it’s not hard to see why Franschhoek is renowned as being one of the world’s gastronomic capitals. Soak up the South African sunshine, with a vineyard vista as you enjoy some of our top restaurants, a few even located on award-winning wine farms, ideal for wine-tasting prior to your meal.
Franschhoek is a town with rich history. Meaning, ‘French Corner’, it came into being when French Huguenot refugees settled in the valley, after fleeing religious oppression in France. They brought with them their knowledge of viticulture and the first vines which now carpet our magnificent valley.
A few short, interconnected routes await your exploring at 7Koppies. Denoted with a footprint sign, enjoy a wander through the encompassing wild as you soak up the natural beauty of our working farm. For those looking to learn a little more about the Cape Floral Kingdom, you’re also able to book a guided fynbos walk, accompanied by an indigenous plant expert, by prior arrangement.
Birders paradise awaits at 7 Koppies. Pack your binoculars and a birding guide for the area, or feel free to browse our books in the living room, to find out more about the local birds inhabiting the fynbos.
Our setting inspires deep relaxation, a state that is amplified by our range of bespoke wellness treatments on offer. Enjoy a treatment of choice in the privacy of your room, or out on the deck during sunshine hours or at dusk and be transported to a whole other world.
Breakfasts at 7Koppies are a culmination of expertly-brewed cappuccinos and gatherings of fresh, seasonal produce at its finest. Almost all meals are enjoyed alfresco, with two beautiful outdoor areas to choose from as the unbeatable backdrop to your meal.
Enquire with our team for more info on our grazing boards and wholesome, unfussy light lunches (and dinners) for when leaving this place is just not an option.
Begin the day with your local, skilled guide collecting you early in the morning. The fish tend to be most active from 8 am until 12 pm. Gear up and let the local pro show you the tricks of the trade for casting your way to a prize trout. This is no ordinary day of fishing though, one of the best-kept secrets known as the ‘Cape Streams’ awaits exploring! Renowned as one of the top stream fisheries in the world for stalking wild trout, a series of pristinely managed rivers in the Du Toits Kloof Mountain range, a mere 25 minutes drive from 7Koppies, provides the perfect backdrop for your day out. Cool, crystal waters and breath-taking views come part and parcel with your private experience. Changing flies and all equipment is handled by your guide and when the fish aren’t biting- the snacks and beverages are at least flowing.
The Berg River Dam is another hidden ‘outdoor’ gem with numerous trails to explore, leading to spectacular views over our valley.
Seven different hiking trails wind through the impressive Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, from the Vista Trail (2.4km, easy to moderate, 2 hours) to the Perdekop Trail (13.4km, difficult, full-day), which reaches the highest peak at 1575m above sea level, there’s a route to suit everyone. The gate guards can supply a printed guide and day permits are purchased online or at the entrance. If preferred, we can also book a personal guide for your planned hike.
The Berg River Dam is another hidden ‘outdoor’ gem with numerous trails to explore, leading to spectacular views over our valley.
