PAARL
- CAPE WINELANDS, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA - TRAVEL GUIDE
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Less than an hour north
of Cape Town in the Winelands, Paarl is a beautiful old town dominated
by a huge granite pluton that, after rain, gleams like a pearl, and from
which the town gets its name. (The Dutch word for pearl is paarl.) Paarl
has one of the longest main roads in the country – at about 11km – and
it’s lined with some lovely old buildings. For a bit of a historical
flashback you could visit the Afrikaans Language Museum or even drive up
to the Afrikaans Language Monument – a monstrous hilltop structure that’s
visible for miles. It’s an interesting place to visit and, whatever you
think of the motivation of its construction, there’s a lovely view from
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to visit Paarl for wine. There are numerous lovely wineries, some of which
also make home made cheeses and liqueur brandy. Olive farms produce olive
oil and various varieties of bottled olives and Paarl is filled with lovely
restaurants.
For the more active, there
is an excellent paragliding launch site off Paarl Rock, which also offers
excellent granite climbing and some fun rambles. You could ride up the
back of Paarl Mountain, do a wine tasting horse trail, or even trundle
through the vineyards in a horse-drawn cart. In summer there are early
morning hot air balloon flights. |
| See Also: A
Wine Drenched Tour Along The Red Route of Paarl, South Africa by Gregory
Hudson |
| Best
Wines from the Paarl Valley - Cape Town by Bronwen E. Roberts |
PAARL
BED & BREAKFASTS / GUEST HOUSE ACCOMMODATION - CAPE WINELANDS
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RECOMMENDED BY OUR TRAVEL PARTNER:
Belmonte
Guesthouse, PAARL
Against the slope of Paarl
Mountain and close to the wine-tasting region, Belmonte Guesthouse offers
a peaceful retreat with stunning views of the surrounding landscape and
free wireless internet. Belmonte Guesthouse offers spacious rooms with
luxury en suite bathrooms. Enjoy beautiful views of Paarl and its surrounding
area from your private balcony. Relax in Belmonte’s garden and soak up
the sun or have a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Check your emails
using Belmonte’s free wireless internet access. Belmonte Guesthouse is
situated within large grounds, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful break away
from everyday stresses. Stroll around the estate and admire the natural
waterfall and exotic plants. |
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Cape
Valley Manor Guest House, PAARL
Cape
Valley Manor is a luxury 4 Star guest house situated in picturesque Paarl,
which together with Franschhoek and Stellenbosch forms part of the world
famous wine route. Our lovingly restored guest house dating back to 1853,
with its charming atmosphere, offers tranquillity, privacy, security, and
stylishly furnished en-suite accommodation. Come and rest in the
shadow of the surrounding mountains and rejuvenate your soul in our magnificent
tranquil
garden. Uschi`s private library and our sparkling large swimming pool contribute
the flair of Cape Valley Manor. Originally from Germany, we speak both
English and German. |
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PAARL
HOTEL & COUNTRY LODGE ACCOMMODATION - CAPE WINELANDS
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Grande
Roche Hotel, PAARL
Today
Grande Roche is a celebrated international hotel, famous for its exquisite
location in the heart of the beautiful Cape Winelands as well as for its
luxurious, cosmopolitan accommodation, award-winning cuisine and matchless
service and hospitality. The recently renovated manor house at Grande Roche
is the heart of the hotel and home to the award-winning Bosman's Restaurant.
A fusion of imaginative and innovative epicurean delights will tantalize
the most discerning of palates. A sumptuous selection of the Cape's
finest fare can be enjoyed in the relaxed and contemporary Bistro Allegro.
Choose to enjoy your meal out on the pool patio or in its modern, colourful
interior. |
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Palmiet
Valley Estate, Hotel/Guest House, PAARL
Palmiet Valley Estate is
in the very heart of the majestic cape Winelands of South Africa. The ninety-six
acre estate produces exotic fruits and, of course, Chardonnay and Chenin
Blanc grapes for our own exclusive wine. Nested at the foot of the
Drakenstein Mountains, we are just thirty minutes from Cape Town, the 'jewel
' of Africa‘s cities. The estate is surrounded by a wealth of outdoor
activities, including championship golf courses - Palmiet Valley is just
five minutes from the closest - world class gliding, game and sport fishing,
sailing and water sports. There is also breathtaking hill walking,
clay pigeon shooting and riding and, as you would expect, wine tasting
for the most discerning of connoisseurs! No expense has
been spared in restoring the traditional historic thatched Manor House
– originally build by Dutch settlers in 1692 – to it‘s former glory. |
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Pontac
Manor Hotel & Restaurant, PAARL
Pontac Manor nestled below
'Paarl Rock', dating back to 1723, has been beautifully restored to its
original Victorian Splendor. The 22 spacious bedrooms with en-suite
bathroom are situated in a large garden with pool and a magnificent view
over Paarl Valley. Offering a fine dining restaurant that tempers
the palate with local & international specialties. Located in a quite
side street close to the centre of town it’s the Perfect Base to explore
the Cape Winelands. A stay at Pontac Estate Hotel & Restaurant,
with its combination of warm, old-world ambience and air of timeless sophistication,
coupled with personalised service and the hospitality for which the Boland
is famous, will guarantee an unforgettable experience. |
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PAARL
SELF-CATERING / VACATION & HOLIDAY RENTAL ACCOMMODATION - CAPE WINELANDS
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Hartebeeskraal
Self-catering Cottage, on a Wine Farm in PAARL
This
charming 1800's farmhouse is nestled at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein
Mountains, in the heart of the Winelands. Situated between Paarl and Franschhoek,
it offers you closeness to a wide variety of restaurants and well-known
tourism facilities. The farm Hartebeeskraal lies opposite two famous
golf courses, namely Boschenmeer and Pearl Valley, as well as the Polo
Estate, Val die Vie. This makes it the perfect getaway spot for sport enthusiasts.
It is situated 2.4 km from the N1 and a scenic 15 minute drive to Franschhoek.
The cottage offers four bedrooms, of which two have king-size beds that
can be separated to form singles, and one with two single beds. There is
also a room with bunk beds and one large bathroom. The living areas are
open-plan and air-conditioned, and the kitchen is fully-equipped. |
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RECOMMENDED BY OUR TRAVEL PARTNER:
Laborie
Jonkershuis, Self-Catering House, PAARL
Laborie
Jonkershuis is a vacation home with a terrace, located in Paarl, 1 km from
KWV Cellar. The property features views of the mountains and is 3.1 km
from Fairview Winery & Cheese. Free private parking is available on
site. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. A flat-screen TV is featured.
Other facilities at Laborie Jonkershuis include a year-round outdoor pool.
Nederburg Wines is 6.8 km from Laborie Jonkershuis, and Mediclinic Paarl
is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International
Airport, 40.2 km from the property. |
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