Located in South Africa’s Winelands in the town of Paarl is a luxury hotel, The Grande Roche. The Paarl Valley itself is one of the first regions of the Cape to be settled by the refugee French Huguenots and Dutch over 300 years ago. To this peaceful environment, the early settlers brought their architectural and agricultural influence and left their mark. The restored, original Manor House is situated on a wine farm and has spectacular views over the vineyards. The Grande Roche Hotel offers a variety of accommodation in twenty-nine luxury suites and five executive rooms. All rooms provide guests with fresh fruit, flowers and mineral water upon arrival. All the rooms has been stylishly redecorated and lavishly refurnished, to ensure absolute luxury and relaxation. Ten suites have two levels and on the lower level there is a lounge area and guest toilet. All suites and rooms have under floor heating, air conditioning and Internet connections. Apart from the elegant rooms, the Grand Roche Hotel also boasts stylish gardens and a lovely vineyard just outside the homestead. A luxurious Health Center is situated on the premises of the Grand Roche Hotel, and guests can get pampered with therapeutic massages and other body care treatments. The Award-winning Bushman’s Restaurant spoils guests with innovative epicurean delights, which will tantalize the most discerning of palates. This restaurant is renowned for its excellent service and delectable delicacies. Enjoy your dining experience in the restaurant self or, on fair weather days, enjoy dining on the terrace or patio. Guests can enjoy a shopping experience in the Gallery, where beautiful paintings depicting the South African landscape, still-life paintings or portraits are available for purchase. Guests are most welcome to even give the commission for a painting to be done in pastels or charcoals, to make it an even more personalized purchase. At The Grande Roche Hotel Shop, guests have a wide selection of branded items to choose from, or they can either select something from the ostrich leather range, or a truly South African book Visit Paarl for some more versatile shopping and a multitude of other activities, or go on one of the many tours on offer and get an unforgettable opportunity to explore the Cape. |
