Palmiet Valley Estate

In the heart of the South African Winelands the five-star Country Lodge, Palmiet Valley Estate welcomes its guest to a three hundred year old winefarm. Stepped in history, its Cape Dutch buildings date back to 1692, a time when some of the original European settlers and wine growers arrived in the Cape. Palmiet Valley Estate is an oasis of calm and tranquillity, reminiscent of a bygone age.

Ant. rom: 13
Pris: 1512 - 1995 ZAR

The first resident of Palmiet Valley was a Frenchman, Jean du Buis. He was one of the group of 200 Huguenots, who arrived at the Cape of Good Hope in 1688.

The 13 rooms and suites have been painstakingly furnished, with the careful use of valuable antiques, in the style of the 1800s.

Each room has an individual colour scheme and character, with a luxury separate bathroom. Each room or suite is fitted with the convenience of its own patio. Some of them are additionally equipped with air conditioning, climate control, their own stairway and a free standing bath.

A complimentary carafe of vintage port and a selection of fresh fruit welcomes you on arrival.

Our restaurant is for the exclusive use of lodge guests. For a memorable dining experience we will plan the menu around their personal requirements. Weather permitting, a relaxed breakfast is served outside, under the canopy of the ancient oak and jacaranda trees, or on the terrace overlooking the aromatic herb garden. Alternatively, it can be offered in the historical dining room. Fresh home made fruit juices and preserves accompany our guests' choice from the extensive buffet with a variety of cooked dishes to tempt the palate.

Menus are changed daily. In the evening our chef creates a delicious 3-course meal, but for those with a smaller appetite we are happy to prepare something lighter such as a salad or single hot course - by prior arrangement. We pride ourselves on the use of the freshest ingredients, either from the garden or locally sourced.

Nestled at the foot of the Drakenstein mountain range in the Cape's scenic wine growing region, you are approximately 60 km from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town city centre. Paarl is the nearest town, and just 5 minutes away by car.

Alternatively, follow the Wine Route to visit Franschoek or Stellenbosch. The stunning peninsula beaches are a mere 30 km drive away.

The mountain slopes around Palmiet Valley are home to some of the best wine estates in the Cape. It is a superb location for exploring and learning more about wine with an abundance of tasting possibilities.

For the golf enthusiast, the Cape is paradise. The nearest course with 27 holes is just 4 minutes by car and credited as one of the prettiest in South Africa. Another 20 courses are within a 40 minute radius.

Guests are invited to take a stroll through the estate, passing rows of elegant vines extending to the mountains. The secluded pool area provides the opportunity to cool off or relax in the sunshine on a hot day and pockets of shade are plentiful for relaxing under the trees.

The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities: walks and mountain climbs on the Drakenstein range, visiting the nature reserve with its rich animal and plant kingdom. Angling, horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding and hot air ballooning are also available.

By Car:
From Cape Town Airport (about 30 minutes’drive):
- When you exit the airport, take the N2 motorway towards Somerset West.
- After about 5 km, turn into the R300 towards Bellville. At the end of the R300, take the N1 motorway towards Paarl.
- Keep driving for about 15 minutes until you see Worcester (exit 62A) Sonstraal Road.
Important: Do not take any of the Paarl exits, exit 62A is the last exit before the toll gate for the tunnel.
- Drive to the top of the exit ramp and turn left. Stay on this road for approximately 800 metres.
- On the way, you will pass 2 stop streets and a small bridge over the Palmiet River.
- Immediately after the bridge you will see a big stonewall engraved with Palmiet Valley Estate.
- Turn left and then into the farm entrance. Follow the road to the main buildings then into the farm entrance. Follow the road to the main buildings.