PAARL
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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 up there. But you’d be more likely 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. ©
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| See Also: A
Wine Drenched Tour Along The Red Route of Paarl, South Africa by Gregory
Hudson |
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| Best
Wines from the Paarl Valley - Cape Town by Bronwen E. Roberts |
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Auberge
de Courtrai, Guest House, PAARL
Auberge
de Courtrai is located just 30 minutes from Cape Town and offers nine en-suite
bedrooms. Discover the true spirit of the Winelands in the all-embracing
scenic splendour of the Paarl area from our doorstep. Wake up to the fresh
bouquet of the early morning mountain breeze and in the evening, relax
with a glass of South Africa's finest wine while mulling over the day's
meander at the crackling fireplace or at the hospitality bar. The memories
of our warm, cosy atmosphere, sincere hospitality and personal care will
always be etched in your mind and bring you back for more, like so many
before. Enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountain range from each
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Bakenhof
Guest House & Winelands Venue, PAARL
A beacon of good taste and
relaxation awaits you in the winelands… A mere 50 minutes from Cape Town,
in the heart of the Boland, a tree-lined driveway leads discerning guests
through manicured vineyards to the luxurious Bakenhof Guesthouse. Set on
Die Baken table grape farm, guests can enjoy tranquility and privacy while
being treated to Table Mountain views, stunning sunsets and birdsong in
our park-like gardens. Die Baken’s grounds comprise 155 hectare at
the start of the Paarl wine route. It is quick 5 km drive from Wellington
and 7 km to the historic town of Paarl. The farm is planted to 10 hectares
of Shiraz and Chardonnay and boasts 90 hectares of table grapes, mainly
for the export market. Wine tasting and gourmet meals can be enjoyed at
many fine establishments in close proximity and the town of Wellington
offers a heritage of historic architecture just waiting to be discovered. |
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Berghof
Guest House, Self-Catering, PAARL
Superbly
situated in the Cape Winelands on the slopes of Paarl Mountain with breathtaking
views over the Paarl Valley & Du Toit’s Kloof mountain range skip Berghof
Guesthouse is 40 minutes from Cape Town and only a few minutes from the
historical centre of Paarl. This picturesque town is the 3rd oldest town
in South Africa and is dominated by the 2nd largest granite outcrop in
the world. It was these granite boulders glistening in the sun after some
rain that inspired Abraham Gabbema, in 1657, to name the mountain “the
Diamond and Pearl Mountain” from which the name Paarl was later derived.
All of our 17 comfortable en-suite rooms have panoramic views over Paarl
Mountain or Paarl Valley. Relax at our swimming pool and share the space
with wonderful bird life. Enjoy our delicious breakfast with fresh fruits
from the region. Have a sundowner at our African pool Bar or a casual BBQ
at the braai area ... |
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Cape
Valley Manor, Luxury 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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Goedemoed
Country Inn, Manor Country House & Vineyards, PAARL
Surrounded
by vineyards on a working winefarm (Cabarnet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and
Colombar), Goedemoed is one of the 4 historical Cape Dutch Manor Country
Houses forming together the astonishing vineyard-area in between KWV and
the Bergriver. Centrally located within 1 km from N1, Mainstreet
and Boschenmeer Golf (27 holes), Goedemoed offers you a panoramic view
on Paarl Rock, Language Monument, Bergriver and the Drakenstein Mountains
- Lounge, dining room with open fire, bar and 8 personalized, air-conditioned/heated
en-suite guestrooms in the Manor House and Garden Lofts. Beautiful
terraces, garden with swimming pool, braai-facilities and parking. |
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Grande
Roche Hotel, Luxury Hotel & Restaurant, PAARL
Grande
Roche is situated on the site of the old De Nieuwe Plantatie in the Drakenstein
valley of Paarl, South Africa. Its heritage dates back to 1717 when a grant
of land was given to Hermanus Bosman. Over the years the homestead grew
and changed and, in 1876, it was renovated to reflect the then popular
Victorian style. The farm was bought and modernised by the Du Toit family
in 1926 and after a fire in 1953 it was rebuilt as a Victorian manor house.
It was finally restored to its original Cape Dutch splendour after careful
research in 1991 and transformed into a luxury hotel. In 1993, the fastidious
restoration was acknowledged when the Grande Roche Estate was declared
a national monument. |
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