Palmiet Valley Estate Guest House in Klein Drakenstein
Palmiet Valley Estate Guest House Nestled at the foot of the Drakenstein mountain range in the Cape’s scenic wine growing region lays the homestead in the characteristic Cape Dutch style with the 10 rooms and suites (including honeymoon suite) in the two main buildings. Each room has a luxury separate bathroom, telephone, CD player and television (if required), own balcony or terrace and some is fitted with AC and climate control.
Palmiet Valley Estate is a 5-star guesthouse on a 300 years old winestate. The homestead is built in the attractive and characteristic Cape Dutch style with accommodation in the two main buildings. With attention to detail Palmiet Valley Estate offers its guests the chram and ambience of a bygone age. The extensive landscaped garden area is surrounded by ancient oak trees, providing privacy and tranquillity for the perfect holiday.
Accommodation
The ten rooms and suites have been painstakingly furnished, with the careful use of valuable antiques in the style of the 1800's. Each room has an individual colour scheme and character with a luxury separate bathroom. Each room or suite is fitted with the convenience of an own patio, a CD player, safe and hair dryer. Some of them are additionally equiped with air conditioning, climate control, an own stairway and a free standing bathtub. A complimentary carafe of vintage port and a selection of fresh fruit welcomes you on arrival.
Cuisine
Our restaurant is for the exclusive use of hotel guests. For a memorable dining experience we will plan the menu around the personal requirements of our discerning clients within reason.
Weather permitting, a relaxed breakfast is served outside, under the canopy of the ancient oak and jacaranda trees, or on the terrace overlooking the aromatic herb garden. Alternatively it can be offered in the historical dining room. Fresh home made fruit juices and preserves accompany your choice from the extensive buffet with a variety of cooked dishes to tempt the palate.
Menus are changed daily. In the evening our chef creates a delicious three course meal, but for those with a smaller appetite we are happy to prepare something lighter such as a salad or single hot course if preferred - by prior arrangement. We pride ourselves on the use of the freshest ingredients either from the garden or locally sourced.
Golf and much more
Nestled at the foot of the Drakenstein mountain range in the Cape's scenic wine growing region, access is approximately 60 km from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town city centre. Paarl is the nearest town being just five minutes away by car. Alternatively follow the wine route to visit Franschoek or Stellenbosch. The stunning peninsula beaches are a mere 30 km drive away.
The mountain slopes around Palmiet Valley are home to some of the best wine estates in the Cape. It is a superb location for exploring and learning more about wine with an abundance of tasting possibilities.
For the golf enthusiast the Cape is a golfer's paradise. The nearest course with 27 holes is just 4 minutes by car and credited as one of the prettiest in South Africa. Another 20 courses are within a 40 minute radius.
Guests are invited to take a stroll through the estate passing rows of elegant vines extending to the mountains. The secluded pool area provides the opportunity to cool off or relax in the sunshine on a hot day and pockets of shade are plentiful for relaxing under the trees.
Weddings
With the majestic backdrop and stunning location Palmiet Valley has the reputation for being the perfect setting for a wedding. We are very welcome to make a reservation for you an our honeymoon suite with a free standing bathtub, a private stairway and a flowery canopy bed.
We can organise any special occasion or celebration, with catering for between 2 to 70 people, leaving you free to enjoy the festivities. Leave the finer details to us and we will create the perfect romantic ambience to make your day unique and memorable.
