Residence Klein Oliphants Hoek is a five star guest house in Franschhoek, South Africa. The guesthouse was originally built as a mission station in 1888 and is an elegant, comfortable, and cozy retreat in the center of the Franschhoek village. The village is known as the food and wine capitol of South Africa. Guests can visit wineries, enjoy dining out, or go hiking, cycling, fishing, or horseback riding in the area. Golf is also an option. After a long day, guests can return to the guesthouse and enjoy a meal in the restaurant, which features both South African and European cuisine, have high tea in the garden, read a book or take in the view of the Franschhoek Mountains on the verandah, or have a glass of wine and a cigar in the lounge area.