Brookdale Estate Winter Accommodation Special: 20% Off

In a secret valley encircled by the Klein Drakenstein mountains outside Paarl, Brookdale Estate is a secluded mountain-hugged wine estate, a place to slow down and enjoy the pastoral rhythms of the seasons, big African skies, birdsong and serenity. The Cape Dutch-style Manor House and private villa sit at the heart of the property, with an elegant bistro and tasting room meaning guests never have to leave the warm embrace of this magical weekend escape.

The evolution of an estate

The estate has blossomed since Tim Rudd bought 67 hectares of overgrown farmland in 2015. Having removed alien vegetation and withered vines, he planted over 2 000 trees, vegetable and indigenous gardens and rows of new vines. (He kept just one block of old-growth chenin, which turned into the estate’s first wine, released in 2019, now a certified Old Vine.)

Apart from its utterly spectacular setting (which is reason enough to visit), The Manor House at Brookdale is all about creature comforts and little luxuries. Husband-and-wife team Gary and Yvonne Coetzee are warm hosts, who effortlessly and elegantly create a personalised guest experience you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Gary is also the executive chef behind the estate’s deliciously fresh food offering (more on that later).

Winter accommodation special

Make the most of the green and tranquil “secret season” in the Cape with a short, restorative break at this elegant estate. The cooler weather inspires vineyard wanders, mountain hikes and cosying up by the fire with a good book and a glass of red wine. Even better, Brookdale is offering South African residents a tempting winter accommodation special. Book a minimum two-night stay and you’ll save up to 20% on the normal rate, plus enjoy a generous breakfast daily.
The special R3 360 per person sharing per night (includes breakfast)
Valid until end-September 2025
Good to know Brookdale is closed from 23 June – 15 July 2025
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Gracious living

The elegant and light-filled Cape Dutch-style Manor House is the epitome of Winelands living. Within its whitewashed walls are two dining rooms, a private study, two lounges, a fitness room and a view-drenched kitchen, which comes with the services of a private chef. The Manor House also has a delightful pool house, and several courtyards and terraces from which to soak up the spectacular views.

The guest suites are lofty, and elegantly dressed in a mix of contemporary and period furnishings, and a muted colour palette that does not detract from the breathtaking views of sprawling vines, flourishing orchards, undulating multi-hued hills and dramatic mountains from every single window.

The six suites can be booked individually for a romantic getaway, or the entire house can be rented for exclusive use – a popular option for families, corporates or groups of friends travelling together.

The lodgings

• 5 Manor Suites and 1 Vineyard Suite, sleeping 2 adults each
• ensuite bathroom (bath and shower), plus a separate cloakroom on the ground level
• roll-away beds for 2 children under 12 years sharing the suite with their parents
• 3 fireplaces
• air-conditioning
• smart TV in all suites
• complimentary minibar, tea and coffee
• daily breakfast

Five-star dining

Meals at Brookdale are exceptional – served in a different location each day. From the beautifully conceived and executed dishes to the superb service and impeccable setting, it’s the  kind of food we’d happily eat every day for the rest of our lives: healthy, flavourful, delicious, with ample variation and surprising ingredients to keep us rapt.

You can also head over to the estate’s Bistro and Tasting Room for lunch (on another hillside some distance from the Manor House), where Gary and team continue the theme of deliciously approachable dishes impeccably served. And make time for a wine-tasting of the estate’s two ranges, Brookdale and Mason Road.
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Things to do

The estate offers a place to unwind, relax and simply just be, taking dips in the spectacular pool, snuggling up with a good book in one of the lounges, or booking a pampering in-room massage. Witness the working farm’s activities (whether at harvest time or the magic that happens in the cellar).

There’s a special kind of magic to Brookdale Estate at the day’s end, enjoying a spectacular sunset, glass of wine in hand, as night falls over this enchanted estate.

Distance from CT 50 minutes
Child friendly? Yes, ideal for families booking exclusive-use.
Two children under 12 can be accommodated in a suite with their parents.
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Sleeps 2 per room
12 as a private villa
Cost From R8 400 per suite per night, includes breakfast
Where to find it Hawequa Bos Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
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