General:
Yesterday - the way we were: Grande Roche is situated on the site of an old farm De Nieuwe Plantatie in the Drakenstein valley of Paarl, South Africa. In 1717 a grant of land was given to Hermanus Bosman, the 'sick comforter' and assistant to the Reverend Simond.

The original house was extended over the years by various family members and in 1876, possibly influenced by a visit of Prince Alfred, it was changed to a Victorian style. After being in the same family's possession for nearly 200 years, it was modernised in 1926 by its new owners the Du Toit family. After a fire in 1953, it was rebuilt as a Victorian manor house.

In 1991 De Nieuwe Plantatie was transformed by its new owner into a luxury hotel, without compromising its historic character. After careful research the buildings were authentically restored and new buildings in keeping with the old, were added.

The attention to detail that went into this restoration project was recognised in 1993 when the whole estate was declared a national monument.

Today - a luxury estate hotel: The Grande Roche Hotel is a highly acclaimed destination internationally - for its beautiful location on a working farm in the Cape winelands, luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine, excellent service and the warmth of its hospitality.

Location:
Grande Roche is situated in the scenic town of Paarl in the heart of the Cape Winelands and just 40 minutes away from Cape Town International Airport.

There is much to explore in this historic town in the heart of the Winelands and the mediterranean climate offers ideal weather conditions for outdoor activities.

Paarl is also the perfect base for excursions to the world class city of Cape Town and the many attractions of the Cape Peninsula, for exploring the rugged West Coast or the whale watching look-outs of the Hermanus coastline.

Or - visitors can just stay 'at home' - and enjoy Grande Roche hospitality in these idyllic surroundings

Destinations Guide:
There are many tours available to take on your own, with a self-drive or a chauffeur-driven vehicle. Detailed maps can be supplied on request and arrangements can be made for tour guides in the language of your choice.

Rooms:
The 29 suites and five standard rooms all have individual décor and furnishings. Two standard rooms have been specially equipped for the physically challenged.

Other features for the comfort of guests include: individually controlled air-conditioning; underfloor heating; digital telephones; satellite television in lounge and bedroom; an electronic safe for valuables; a mini bar fridge; tea/coffee making facility; hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and umbrellas.

Food & Wine:
"There's something infinitely soothing about Africa's gracious, first and only Relais Gourmand hotel restaurant: the knowledge that you're in capable hands, that the ambience is elegant, the appointments fine, the winelist superb and the sommelier's advice impeccable. And that a litany of delights will flow from the kitchen." • WINE magazine (SA)

Choose from:
Bosman's; Bistro Allegro; W A de Klerk Private Room.

Bosman's Restaurant has an award-winning wine cellar of over 6000 bottles of wine, a dedicated cellarmaster and a team of sommeliers to help guests choose wines from an extensive wine list of some 450 wines. Apart from a full range of South African wines, there are wines from all the renowned wine-producing countries of the world.
To match the daily changing menus, the cellarmaster also chooses a selection of wines that are available by the glass.