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In and Around Alba House


City
  Cape Town 61.8km

Suburbs
  Tygerberg 33.0km
  Durbanville 33.0km
  Blackheath 34.4km
  Eversdal 35.3km
  Kuils River 35.5km

Towns
  Paarl 7.7km
  Wellington 14.7km
  Stellenbosch 21.2km
  Franschhoek 22.0km
  Bainskloof 29.0km

Restaurants
  Ristorante Pappa Grappa 3.1km
  Cotage Fromage 7.2km
  The Deck @ Ridgeback 11.7km
  Bread and Wine 17km
  Die Mystic Boer in Stellies 20.7km

Beaches
  Bikini Beach 45km

Popular Attractions
  Nature Discovery Tours Quad Biking 40.4km

Gallery and Museums
  Stellenbosch Museum 20.7km
  The Barnyard Theatre Franschhoek 22km
  Villa Pascal Theatre 33.8km
  The Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge 37.5km
  Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum 39.7km


Nearby Accommodation
  Jacaranda B & B 0.2km
  Villa Chapelle 0.4km
  Oak Tree Lodge 1.4km

This means you get the lowest available rates

From R430 p/person
From R390 p/person sharing
Maximum guests:  28 

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Multiple nights stay as follows:

3-6 days 5% discount
7+ days 10% DISCOUNT
For longer stays please enquire with us

Guest comments





Very comfortable


Ivava is a wonderful warm hostess who made us feel welcome and was most accommodating. A very comfortable stay. Thank you.
Doreen Waterson, South Africa - 02 March 2009
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Outstanding


We had an outstanding stay in Alba House! Everything was in place and we will highly recommend this Guesthouse.
Erna Grobler, South Africa - 18 January 2009
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Themes



Location
Elevated, wonderful views, large pool. Close to Wine Farms. Large shopping mall. Outstanding quality restaurants 5 min. Main Street dotted by galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Only 30 minutes to Cape Town, 40 min. Cape Town Airport.
   

Great Outdoors
Paarl in the Berg River Wine Valley, surrounded by mountains. Hiking, climbing, strolling, soak the view. Superb lunch or picnic on the Wine Farms. Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve above the B/B for wonderful walks/drives. Fantastic birdwatching.
   

Business Traveller
Close to businesses in town, restaurants, wine farms, shopping. 40 min. airport, 30 min. Cape Town. Franschhoek and Stellenbosch 20 min. Golf 5 min. Large swimming pool, early breakfast offered. WiFi, ADSL, photocopy, internet access.
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Outstanding Views
Of the Berg River Valley and mountains. Wake up to breakfast in the "Blue Room", the view is picture perfect, changes colour at sunset. Short walk to the Paarl Nature Reserve, not only for bird song, but the spectacular view of valley and town below.
   

Relaxation
Relax in the beautifully kept garden and by the LARGE swimming pool with sun umbrellas and loungers. Our guest lounge has easy seating, music, bar fridge, library, games and of course fantastic view of the valley. We will do our utmost to spoil you.
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Description



Just 40 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Cape Town. Standing on the slopes of Paarl Mountain in the heart of the Wine-lands, with picturesque views of mountain ranges bordering the Franschhoek, Stellenbosh and Paarl valleys. Paarl is within easy reach of the Cape Peninsular, Indian and Atlantic oceans with unspoiled beaches, at the start of the world famous Garden Route, discover its mountains, indigenous forests, lakes, rivers and lagoons. Dozens of excellent wine farms around us offering wine tasting and delicious food in their restaurants. Drive around the valley and the mountain passes for spectacular views. Play 2 international standard golf courses, Paarl (5 minutes from the accommodation)and Pearl Valley(10 minutes from the accommodation). There are a dozen other quality courses within 30 minutes drive. Alba House offers superior 4 Star (TGCSA accredited) accommodation in stylish, en suite, comfortably appointed guest rooms with colour TV, bar fridge, coffee/tea facility, hair dryers, toweling gowns and fitted safe. Guest lounge with wonderful view over the valley. All rooms have outside entrances with private patios leading into the garden. The quiet private garden has a large swimming pool with secluded sun bathing area, sun umbrellas and views over the Paarl Valley. Storage provided for golf equipment and golf booked at both establishments.


 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:30 AM

Rooms and units


Queen ensuite with wonderful view 1


Includes: B & B

Wow what a view, is usually the first comment by our guests. Four star luxury and warm welcome is offered to Alba House guests. The room is en suite with  Satelite TV, well stocked bar fridge, air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee/tea facility, hair dryer and fitted safe. All rooms have own private outside entrance and comfortable patio seating. Fantastic view to be enjoyed from this luxurious room, watch the mountains change colour at sunset from your own patio. Beautifully furnished. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Toiletries, towelling robes and slippers supplied. Step into the quiet and relaxing garden and enjoy our large swimming pool with comfortable loungers and sun umbrellas. Four star graded accommodation by TGCSA.  Wonderful views of the garden and Klein Drakenstein Mountains beyond. Guest lounge. Short walk to the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve above the house. Delicious breakfast in the morning served from 8 am to 9.30am.


Features available


King size room(Family room) 4


Includes: B & B

Spacious room sleeps 4(a cot can be added too)Furnished with extra large king size bed and 2 single(sleeping couches). Overlooks the garden. Plenty of storage. Fire place for winter, underfloor heating. Own entrance with large vine covered patio leading to the garden. Shady outside seating furnished with beautiful cast iron furniture, large table and chairs. Parking in the shade outside the room. En-suite bathroom with large power shower. Large fridge with freezer compartment in the room, ceiling fan, TV with Satelite, radio/CD player, hair dryer, coffee/tea facility. Fire place in the room and underfloor heating. Toiletries, towelling robes and slippers for the use of our guests. The room is wheelchair friendly. Breakfast in the "Blue room"  in luxury and wonderful picture perfect views of the valley and garden below. We have our own generator in case of power cuts. Four star graded by TGCSA.


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Double Room 2


Includes: B & B

Beautifully furnished with "African theme" decor, most stylish and comfortable room with own outside patio seating, entered through own french doors, serves as an private entrance to the room from the garden. Well stocked bar fridge, ceiling fan, wall safe, tea tray, Satelite TV. En suite bathroom with shower, toiletries, toweling robes and slippers provided.


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Double queen size room 3


Includes: B & B

4 star luxury room with large bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle. Privacy- entrance through own french doors. Private, shady patio seating outside. Nice, quiet and cool room in the summer. Quality furniture with a queen size bed, large fitted wardrobe, coffee table with chairs, dressing table, ceiling fan, bar fridge, tea tray, hair dryer, satelite TV, radio alarm clock. Large bathroom with huge bath and separate shower. Toiletries, towelling robes and slippers supplied to our quests. WiFi. Laundry and ironing service for all rooms.


Features available



2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Queen ensuite with wonderful view  R460 R580 R420 R520 -- --
King size room(Family room)  R480 R580 R420 R460 -- --
Double Room  R430 R480 R390 R400 -- --
Double queen size room  R450 R550 R400 R440 -- --

Mid season: 01 October 2009 - 30 November 2009
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Queen ensuite with wonderful view  R460 R580 R450 R520 -- --
King size room(Family room)  R480 R580 R420 R520 -- --
Double Room  R430 R480 R390 R400 -- --
Double queen size room  R450 R550 R420 R450 -- --

High: 01 December 2009 - 30 April 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Queen ensuite with wonderful view  R480 R620 R450 R580 -- --
King size room(Family room)  R560 R620 R450 R520 -- --
Double Room  R460 R480 R390 R420 -- --
Double queen size room  R480 R580 R420 R520 -- --

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Queen ensuite with wonderful view  R480 R620 R420 R580 -- --
King size room(Family room)  R560 R620 R420 R480 -- --
Double Room  R460 R480 R390 R420 -- --
Double queen size room  R480 R580 R400 R460 -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Wine estates for Wine Tasting and lunches 5.0 km
Cape Town and other Winelands Towns 20.0 km
International Standard Golf Courses at Paarl 2.0 km
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve hiking and drives 0.1 km
Afrikaans Language Monument and Museum 5.0 km
Mountain Biking, birdwatching, fishing 1.0 km
Excellent Restaurants & Caffees 1.0 km
Galleries on Main Road-great choice of art 1.0 km
Shopping Centre-Paarl Mall 1.0 km
Arboretum 10.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Wheelchair Enabled, Parking Available, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, Library, Off Street Parking, No Pets Permitted, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Satelite TV, WiFi, Adsl, Internet, DVD, Alarm/Security, Credit Card Facility, Room Service, Hospitality Bar

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Radios in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Fireplace in Rooms, MNET in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms, Adsl, Internet Connection, DVD, Two - pronged plug point Available

Activities Nearby
Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Auto Racing, Ballooning, Bicycle Touring, Canoeing / Kayaking, Climbing - Sport, Climbing - Traditional, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, Jet-Skiing, Paddling - Canoeing, Paddling - Kayaking, River Rafting/Expedition, Sailing - Dingies, Sailing - Yacht Charters, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, Yachting, Walking, Camping, Trekking, Hiking / Backpacking, 4 X 4 Trails, Quad Biking

Environment
Mountain, Countryside, Suburbs, Nature Reserve, Forest, Wine Farm, River, National Park, Great Outdoors, Golf Estate, Malaria Free Zone

Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Czech

Memberships and Legal
Cape Town Tourism

Grading
Portfolio Collection, AA Recommended, 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa


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