Title: The Library - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Library

## Photo gallery for The Library

![Deluxe House, Garden View | Living area - The Library (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642900/109642841/w1277h837x3y0-a72b7a3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Exterior - The Library (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642900/109642841/bec1eef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Deluxe House, Garden View | Living area - The Library (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642900/109642841/4f7e4b75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Deluxe House, Garden View | Terrace/patio - The Library (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642900/109642841/d1531873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Deluxe House, Garden View | Private kitchen - The Library (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642900/109642841/c9090a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Library provides amenities like a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 62583.3 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space

## Add dates for prices

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## 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 Library

An outdoor pool and a garden are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home provides a washing machine and an electric kettle, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. 

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 

Recreational amenities at the vacation home include an outdoor pool. 

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Outdoor pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Food and drink

- Electric kettle
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Things to do

- Horseback riding nearby

### 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

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 19 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Host will greet you

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

The Library Franschhoek

The Library Private vacation home

The Library Private vacation home Franschhoek

## About the area

Franschhoek is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, while Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery and Franschhoek Art House are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Franschhoek travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Franschhoek.dx180546)

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16 Wilhelmina St, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

### What's nearby

- ![Franschhoek featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146379501/5856efbe-6692-452d-b968-62b3a91ae78c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Franschhoek Town Hall  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Franschhoek showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972322/33d25152-4430-4ce2-a33b-acbb5d98bf4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dutch Reformed Church  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![🍷](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180546/f223da87-53b4-4750-bb7b-44a2b52c600f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Franschhoek Wine Tram  
11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- ![Huguenot Monument featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066805/50620f06-19ec-4b5d-aa7b-480514176a83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Huguenot Monument  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Franschhoek Art House  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km

### Getting around

- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)  
64 min drive

### Restaurants

- French Connection  
4 min walk
- Haute Cabriere  
2 min drive
- Get Lost Coffee  
3 min walk
- Tuk Tuk Microbrewery  
4 min walk
- The Hoek  
2 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

### Does The Library have a pool?

### Is The Library pet-friendly?

### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at The Library?

### What time is check-out at The Library?

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## The Library Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Douglas

Jan 28, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

##### Douglas

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

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