A blissful stay among the vines.
Celebrating three decades as a luxury Winelands destination, Grande Roche’s three centuries of history have earned it the accolade of “Pearl of Paarl”. With vine-tastic views to the Drakenstein mountains, every winding path reveals its story: Cape Dutch gables, thatched cellars and stables (now converted into luxury accommodation) and productive vines right up to the doorstep.
Revitalised in 2019 by new owners, Paarl locals Hansie and Theresa Britz, the iconic hotel, and its elegant yet cosy restaurant, has become an inspiring gourmet getaway.
This year, Grande Roche’s popular winter special is being extended into spring, offering a wonderful midyear break in the Winelands.
Pearl of Paarl special
Designed as a complete spoil for a romantic escape, there are two luxurious Terrace Suite packages available, so you can unwind, dine and soak up the blissful tranquillity of this historic wine estate and its beautiful gardens. The thatched suites look straight out over the vineyards in secluded locations and have their own vine-covered private patios.
Package 1 includes:
- one night’s accommodation for two guests in a Terrace Suite
- full English breakfast
- sunset canapés and cocktail of the day
- four-course sharing-plate dinner experience at the hotel’s restaurant
- a bottle of Under Oaks wine with dinner
Cost R5 450
Valid Until 30 September 2023
Package 2 includes:
- one night’s accommodation for two guests in a Terrace Suite
- full English breakfast
- sunset canapés and cocktail of the day
- four-course sharing-plate dinner experience at the hotel’s restaurant
- a bottle of Under Oaks wine with dinner
- a 60-minute couple’s massage
Cost R6 950
Valid Until 30 September 2023
Good to know To extend your stay, you can pay an extra R3 500 per night on either package.
The lodgings
In addition to 18 suites, there’s a communal pool courtyard, complete with palm trees, loungers and an indoor bar. There is also a small treatment room for massages, facials, manicures and the like. All of Paarl’s attractions are on the doorstep, from wine-tastings and shopping to outdoor activities.
Sharing plates
The restaurant recently introduced a sharing-plates experience for lunch and dinner featuring global flavours and a sustainable, seasonal approach to ingredients. Think pork potstickers, zucchini bhajis with tzatziki mousse, Cape Malay mussels in curried apricots, gochujang-spiced calamari steak, and crème brûlée doughnuts.
Child friendly? Yes
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Where to find it 1 Plantasie Street, Paarl
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