If you want the full wine experience in Paarl, you can’t do better than staying in a wine-themed hotel, or even one linked to its own winery! Josie Eveleigh gives us her pick of the best wine hotels and places for wine lovers to stay in Paarl, South Africa.
Babylonstoren
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Babylonstoren’s Farm Hotel is relaxed and sophisticated, set adjacent the 3,5 hectare fruit and vegetable garden. There are 6 one-bedroom suites, 3 one-bedroom cottages and 4 two-bedroom cottages.
Ridgeback
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Ridgeback House offers luxurious, stylish accommodation in individually decorated suites overlooking the vineyards. The hotel offers cellar tours and The Deck Restaurant, all within easy access of the Paarl Winelands.
Landskroon
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Landskroon is situated along the south western slopes of Paarl Mountain. The winery offers a wide variety of quality red and white wines. The estate has stunning vineyard views towards the mountain and self-catering cottages.
Tempel Wines
Located on the banks of the Berg River, Tempel Wines is a historic wine farm with Cape Dutch cottages dating back to 1784. Owners Alf and Marie offer exclusive accommodation in a pastoral setting with passionately handcrafted wines.
Under Oaks
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Under Oaks is an established family-owner wine estate producing fine boutique wines on a working farm. The luxurious guest rooms are modern with views overlooking the farm.
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