La Résidence

La Résidence is a different register again from anything else in the Collection: not a village restaurant a member walks to, but a destination in its own right, set apart on its own estate. That makes it a genuinely different kind of evening. The drive there is part of the occasion, not an inconvenience.

La Résidence sits just outside Franschhoek village on its own private estate, part of the Royal Portfolio group of hotels. Dinner is served in the Great Hall, with its chandeliers, black-and-white Victorian tiles and open fireplaces, and the Loggia and the Persian Alley offer an alfresco alternative over the lawns when the weather allows.

The kitchen builds its menus around what the Franschhoek Valley is producing that week, sourced from artisanal local suppliers, under executive chef Cheslin Cornelissen.

Opulent rather than casual, it is a dining room built for a special evening rather than a regular one, with the estate's vineyards, orchards and rose garden as the backdrop.

An extensive list, with a sommelier and wine stewards on hand to guide pairings, and a dedicated cellar used for the Cellar Door private dining experience.

Tafeleen members enjoy privileges, preferred rates and curated experiences across the Founding Collection. The details are shared personally by Tafeleen Concierge once membership is active.

Experiences

• The Cellar Door Experience — A five-course private dinner in the hotel's candlelit wine cellar, wine-paired, for 4 to 10 guests.
• Dinner in the Great Hall — A seasonal, produce-led menu built around that week's Franschhoek harvest.
• The Loggia and the Persian Alley — A quieter, garden-facing alfresco option over the lawns, weather allowing.