Holiday Stays

The House at Wildepaardejacht

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Guesthouse Paarl · Western Cape

About

11-bedroom group accommodation set amongst vineyards and orchards in Klein Drakenstein foothills, 50 km from Cape Town, 5 km from Paarl. Historic farm from the 1600s.

Accommodation

11 uniquely themed rooms named after historical figures, featuring English colonial, Greek-inspired, African, and Italian styles. Most en-suite with tub and shower; some shared facilities. Range from King Konstantin's Suite with terrace to intimate romantic rooms. Steep stairs not wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

Large pool and terrace. Free WiFi and homemade breakfast included. On-site produce includes wine, olives, lemons, guavas, and Satsuma-mandarins. Vineyard views and views of the Paarl stone. Farm operates with resident cats and dogs.

Location & Surroundings

Set 50 km from Cape Town and 5 km from Paarl. Access to 16 nearby golf courses and over 100 wine farms. Adventure activities and safari opportunities available. Walks through vineyards and orchards, picnicking by the Wildepaardejacht river. Cape Town's culture within an hour's drive.

Rooms

Presidential Suite

En suite bedroom with marble bathroom featuring both bathtub and shower, plus a study. Available for couples only. Named after former South African President Frederik de Klerk, who owned Wildepaardeja

Thatcher's Room

Cosy single room decorated in English colonial style, named after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who frequently stayed at the property. Features a shared bathroom in the hallway.

Colonial Room

Suite on the first floor of the side building. Connects directly to the Paarl View Room and features a shared bathroom in the hallway. Ideal for families or groups; can be booked together with the Paa

King Konstantin's Room

One of the property's largest rooms, named after Greek King Konstantin II and his Danish-born Queen Anne-Marie, who were frequent guests. Features an en-suite bathroom and direct terrace access with v

Dressing Room

Single room formerly used as the dressing room for former South African President Frederik de Klerk. Features unique cabinetry and a full private bathroom with both bathtub and shower.

Flower Room

Small, romantic single room on the first floor of the main building. Features blue and white floral decor evoking a Greek aesthetic, named after the owner's fascination with the flowers grown on the f

Paarl View Room

Spacious room on the first floor of the side building with en suite bathroom and views of Paarl and the Paarl stone. Features steep stairs; not suitable for guests with walking disabilities. A shared

Italian Room

Romantic suite on the first floor ideal for families or friends traveling together. Features a private deck. Shares bathroom and toilet with the adjacent Garden Room. Named after Italian prisoners of

African Room

Large single room in a separate side building decorated in traditional African style. Features a king size bed, en suite bathroom, and French doors opening onto a terrace with vineyard views.

King x 1

Pool Room

Cosy single room with a thatched roof. Features direct terrace access by the pool and a private bathroom.

Garden Room

First-floor room in the main building with private pool access and a deck. Configured as an Italian Family Suite. Shares bathroom and toilet with the adjacent Italian Room, making it ideal for familie

Location

Address

Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, Western Cape

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Features

Homemade Breakfast Included Vineyard On Property Historic Working Farm Dating Back To The 1600s 11 Bedrooms Entire Property Must Be Booked As A Group Orchard On Property Greek-heritage Gardens With Blue And White Flowers On-site Produce Including Wine, Olives, Lemons, Guavas, And Satsuma-mandarins Colonial And African Style Interior Design Traditional Artwork Throughout Views Of The Paarl Stone Former Home Of President Frederik De Klerk (nobel Prize Winner) Until 2009 Resident Cats And Dogs On Farm Rooms Named After Notable Historical Figures French Doors Opening Onto Terrace In Select Rooms

Activities

Adventure Activities Nearby Walks Through Vineyards And Orchards Picnicking By The Wildepaardejacht River Golf (16 Courses Nearby) Wine Tasting (100+ Wine Farms Nearby) Safari (nearby) Cape Town Day Trips (approximately 1 Hour's Drive)

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Terrace