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About this property

Housed in a typical Dutch-style working farm dating back from 1698, this luxurious guest house, enclosed by vineyards and fruit trees, welcomes guests to experience genuine hospitality in a tranquil setting. A 5-minute drive from Paarl town centre, De Leeuwenhof Estate consists of an historic main building, a beautifully restored farm building and 12 hectares of land. Start the day with optional breakfast on the terrace and marvel at stunning views of the area. During the summer months De Leeuwenhof Estate Restaurant offers a set 3-course menu. Your hosts are happy to arrange a private tour of the farm, wine-tasting or traditional braai for you. Afterwards, you can enjoy a swim in the pool or relax in the comfort of your beautifully furnished guest room or apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large comfortable room with excellent shower. Ac is effective. Lovely pool, bar and restaurant area. My favourite beer is on tap. Easy access and parking near room.
  • Louis
    South Africa South Africa
    Woodfire and soothing music at breakfast Best ever
  • Edre
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was neat and well maintained The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my needs
  • Alexis
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning venue with friendly and helpful staff members.
  • Enid
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect. The breakfast exceeded our expectations and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Anke
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice estate, rooms & cottages are nicely spread around the estate so you have privacy.
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    The location and facilities are great. It is a quiet oasis in a working farm and the staff friendly and helpful.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rustic and authentic, lovely restaurant area by the pool, amazing food cooked by the hosts.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful estate in gorgeous grounds. Lovely kind caring staff Very accommodating to any requests Outside space and views which was essential for our needs
  • Isabel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Cannot recommend enough, this family run place has a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. The meals are delicious, they serve drinks by the pool, the rooms are comfortable and the whole place is beautiful. I was travelling solo and Tessa went out of...

Managed by Tessa & Stefan van Leeuwen Boomkamp

Company review score: 9.7Based on 378 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Family van Leeuwen Boomkamp moved to South Africa in 2004 from the Netherlands and have since built this into a family business, now the second generation has taken over and run a smooth and family friendly environment. We welcome you to our home, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Property information

De Leeuwenhof is a historic site since 1714 and fully restored, offering 16 rooms, two pools and beautiful gardens, situated at the foot of the Drakenstein Mountains in the western Cape. The estate is still producing fruits in the winter season.

Neighbourhood information

De Leeuwenhof Estate, is surrounded by top notch wine farms a short drive away, plenty of restaurants that are highly rated for excellent quality and ambiance. Hiking in the du Toitskloof mountains or visiting Paarl Rock comes highly rated too.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

De Leeuwenhof Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform De Leeuwenhof Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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