IN BRIEF
Where: Franschhoek
Size: 8 hectares of gardens spread over the Hotel and Orchard Cottages.
Style: Cape Mediterranean – a water wise mix of indigenous and climate-appropriate plants from around the world.
Soil type: Initially heavy, stony clay, but loads of topsoil and compost have been added to achieve 300 to 500mm layer to work with.
Climate: Mediterranean – hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters
Designer: Dominic Touwen
Nestled between the Franschhoek and Wemmershoek mountains lies a gem of a garden so striking, that it manages to shine brightly despite being surrounded by spectacular scenery on all sides.
The La Cotte Farm dates back to 1698 when it was one of the eleven original farms ceded to the Huguenots and over the
