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Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Huis Oranje is situated in a setting with Paarl Rock behind it with beautiful views of Du Toits Kloof Mountains. Enjoy these breathtaking mountain views, from the Rose and Palm Tree Terrace, while enjoying breakfast or sipping sundowners. The views are incredibly pretty and each sunset offers a spectacular array of colour against the mountains.
The historic value of Oranje Street dated back to 1712 and was named Oranje in 1717, by Paul Roux. The name Oranje refers to the town from where Paul Roux originally immigrated. This town, Oranje, was the capital of the princedom of Oranje, later incorporated by France. The first deed of sale of this property dated back to 1795.
When newly renovating, this 214-year old building structure, we tried to preserve the charm and style of this old classic. We kept the wooden ceiling beams and original wood finishing in the main house, for a glimpse into the past. The effect is pure comfort and calmness for relaxation at its best.
The House
Accommodation and Facilities
Bed & Breakfast Room - R500 per night, 2 persons sharing
- One air condition double room with full
en suite bathroom - Lounge area and a coffee bar
- Fully serviced·
- Satellite TV
- Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the mountains.
- Lunch and Dinner available on request
- Braai facilities available
Bed & Breakfast Room - R300 per night, 1 person
- One air condition single room with full
en suite bathroom - Lounge area and a coffee bar
- Fully serviced
- Satellite TV
- Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the mountains.
- Lunch and Dinner available on request
- Braai facilities available
Self-catering 2 Bedroom Flat- R500 per night, per room - sleeps 2 per room
- Spacious 2 bedroom flat.
- Sleeper couch can be used for children under 15 years old. Additional R100 per child - Sleep 2
- Two double rooms with built in cupboards and ceiling fans.
- Spacious open plan lounge and dining area.
- Full Bathroom including luxury shower with jets.
- Modern fully equipped kitchen, microwave, fridge and stove.
- Separate outside braai facilities.
- Service and meals available on request.
- Private entrance and secure parking.
Self-catering Bachelor Flat - R500 per night, 2 people sharing.
Self catering-Bachelor Flat R300 per night , 1 person.
- Spacious single bedroom flat.
- Air conditioning.
- Full Bathroom including luxury shower with jets.
- Modern fully equipped kitchen, microwave, fridge and stove.
- Service and meals available on request.
- Private entrance and secure parking.
- Beautiful garden and stunning view over Du Toitskloof mountains
Extras
- Breakfast will be served till 9h00 o’clock.
- Children R100 per child per night.
- Breakfast R35 per person extra.
- Airport transfers are available.
- There is a R100 key deposit.
The Paarl
Explore the local attractions
Simply a 40-minute drive outside Cape Town, at the foot of the second-largest granite outcrop in the world, you’ll find an unexpected jewel: the scenic town of Paarl. Paarl is a town to visit for all reasons and all seasons!
Food for the soul
The balmy summers call for outside entertaining: a light but long lunch in the shade, glasses filled with chilled wine. During the rainy Cape winters everyone moves indoors and huddles around the fireplace with a glass of world-class red wine, produced right here in the Paarl Valley.
At rest
The best way to experience the subtle pleasures of the Paarl Valley is to stay over for a night or two, but you’ll be tempted to stay longer - maybe even decide to never leave.
Down memory lane
A trip down the 12-km long Main Road, the longest in the country, is a trip down memory lane. The buildings lining Main Road present a mosaic of the most superb examples of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture.
Giants of Paarl
The arboreal giants of Paarl – mainly oaks donated by Simon van der Stel, Governor of the Cape of Good Hope colony – provide shade on hot summer days. On the bank of the Berg River is an arboretum that boasts some 4 000 trees representing about 700 indigenous and exotic species.
Scenic splendour
The scenic beauty of the Paarl Valley compels visitors to get in the car and drive along the many scenic routes in the valley and along the surrounding mountains. The richness in fauna and flora even attracted the attention of Charles Darwin, father of the theory of evolution, when he visited Paarl in 1836.
For the adventurous at heart
Explore the Paarl Valley from a different angle, either on horseback along the foothills of the mountains or through vineyards, or from a hot-air balloon in the early morning or on any of the wide variety of hiking trails and bike routes to choose from.
Weddings in Paarl
Paarl offers a wide variety of wedding venues, from small and intimate to the large and extravagant. Paarl boasts the oldest church still in use in South Africa and several venues with their own chapels and even an open air venue where you can get hitched in front of a waterfall! Apart from the venues you will also find florists, event coordinators, designers and caterers all of very high standards. Come experience your wedding with us in Paarl and take back unforgettable memories.
Visit the Taal Monument
The Taal monument, on Paarl rock, is one of the most famous Afrikaans monuments erected in South Africa and dedicated to the Afrikaans language. It was designed by the architect Jan van Wijk and inaugurated in 1975. The monument is shaped in several tall obelisks style columns erected on the granite of Paarl Rock. The monument, atop Paarl rock, is visible from a great distance as one approaches Paarl. Visit the website.
Websites to visit for more...
Everything Paarl: www.paarlonline.com
Wine Country Paarl: www.winecountry.co.za
Visit a Wine Estate
From the large international wine companies to the smallest 'garagiste' winemakers the aim of Paarl Vintners is to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of good living.
Our winemakers produce a wide range of wines and styles so whether you are looking for fresh and fruity or dark and brooding we'll be sure to have a wine perfectly suited to your palate.
While Shiraz has been chosen as our signature cultivar a wide range of other styles also perform extremely well. This strength in diversity was again proven recently when major awards were bestowed on such relatively unknown varietals as Petit Verdot and Malbec.
Many of the Paarl Vintners also offer added attractions so why not enjoy lunch under old oak trees, sample a range of cheeses and olives, watch glass blowers in action or just sit back and let the natural beauty of our surroundings wash over you.
Find Wine Estates on Paarl Tourism’s Website.
For the family
Keep the children entertained by paying a visit to some of the interesting attractions in and around town such as the crocodile farm, snake park or glass-blowing studio. Mom and dad can savour the world-class wines on the wine route and visit the oldest existing cooperage in the country.
And so much more...
Paarl is filled with restaurants and little coffee shops, and art galleries.
Wineland Ballooning offers hot air balloon flights over the Berg River Valley daily from November to April.
Have a picnic. Bring your own basket for Berg River Resort & Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. Picnic baskets sold during summer at Boland Wine Cellar, Nelson’s Creek, Nederburg, African Terroir, Avondale, Seidelberg Wine Estate & Taalmonument Koffie Shoppe.
Golf and Spa. Pearl Valley is situated between the mountains and the vineyards of the majestic Cape winelands and is everything that is special to the South African golfing experience. The length of the course is in excess of 6500 metres, 18 holes. Water features are covering 17 hectares of the estate and include 9 lakes.
Come hike or ride your mountain bike in the various trails available.
Get Here
Directions and Map
Directions
From the N1 to Paarl, take the R45 Main Road, off-ramp into Paarl. Drive past the Information Centre in Auret Street.( on your left hand side.) Drive past the next robot and past Faure Street. Turn left into Hout Street.(towards the mountain) Turn right into the first street, Oranje Street. Huis Oranje is the fourth house on your left.
Book
Contact us to Book
Tel - 021 872 5250
Alida - 072 111 7736
Tienie - 082 801 7452
Email:
Huis Oranje
33 Oranje Street
Paarl
South Africa