| the main building houses classic rooms with free wifi, tvs and tea/coffeemakers, as well as en suite bathrooms with heated floors. amid landscaped gardens, on the slopes of paarl mountain, this elegant victorian hotel and annexe sits on an 18th-century estate, a 15-minute walk from paarl town centre, and 10. 7 km from haweqwa nature reserve. other amenities include a cosy bar, 2 pools and a gym. annexe rooms add microwaves, while african-themed suites add living rooms and upstairs lofts. a private 1-bedroom cottage with a kitchenette is also available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a relaxed cafe with a terrace offers a light menu and a free english buffet breakfast
Cape Town International Airport 43 min
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Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. | 
