• Historic Charm - the original manor estate buildings, now a national monument, are steeped in history and tradition.

• Wine Lover's Haven - featuring a superbly stocked cellar with close on 300 vintage wines, in addition to more than 6 500 bottles, this is Cape wine country at its best.

• Scenic - set on the slopes of the lush Paarl Valley, the estate overlooks picturesque vineyards and rugged mountains.

Grande Roche is a gracious restored 18th century manor estate centred on a working vineyard. The historic Manor House on the estate has undergone a complete refurbishment in order to make it more stylish whilst retaining its classical elegance and sense of place that has been a hallmark since its opening.

The estate consists of 35 guest quarters and a restaurant with an impressive array of culinary accolades to its name. Its superbly stocked cellar has close on 300 vintage wines, in addition to more than 6 500 bottles; this is Cape wine country at its best.

The facilities at Grande Roche are extensive. For sports fundis there are floodlit tennis courts, 2 swimming pools and a gymnasium as well as nearby golf courses, hiking and horse riding trails.

For those more interested in pampering than physical exertion, take your pick of a massage parlour, hair salon, sauna or steam bath.

Grande Roche is located on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, in the Western Cape.

• 24-Hour Room Service
• A La Carte Restaurant
• Air-Conditioning
• DVD/CD/Video/Radio
• Gardens
• Gym
• Mini Bar
• Satellite TV
• Security System
• Separate Shower
• Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Courts
• Wine Cellar

Bosman's Restaurant - housed in the renovated Cape Dutch manor house built in 1707, this award-winning eatery at Grande Roche has an international team of chefs that offer gourmet contemporary French cuisine along with an extensive wine list.

Huguenot Room - adjoining Bosman's Restaurant, this venue is a private dining room, as well as a wine tasting area.

Bistro Allegro - enjoy a casual dining experience in this funky and stylish setting.

The suites at Grande Roche are freestanding buildings, thus allowing for complete privacy.

All suites are individually decorated and have under-floor heating, a mini bar, mobile office facilities, a separate bath and shower facility and 2 wash basins.

Grande Roche offers the following options:

Honeymoon Suite/Presidential Suite - has a spacious lounge, bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom with double shower, Jacuzzi and bidet as well as a private roof terrace.

5 Executive Rooms - these consist of an integrated lounge and bedroom with a spacious bathroom containing a separate shower & bath.

6 Junior Suites - each contain a lounge, bedroom (with queen-size bed) and en-suite bathroom.

18 Terrace Suites - each contain a lounge, bedroom and bathroom as well as a front terrace overlooking picturesque Paarl vineyards, and, as part of the ongoing renewal, 6 of these suites have been totally redecorated, and are now newly painted and kitted out with crisp new bedding, towels and pure white dressing gowns.

5 Duplex Suites - the ground level contains a lounge and guest toilet, while the upper level contains the bedroom and bathroom.

• Select Currency: EURGBPZARUSD †
• 1 August 2008 - 31 October 2008
  
  From € 111 £ 88 R 1400 $ 172 per person sharing
• 1 November 2008 - 31 December 2008
  
  From € 154 £ 123 R 1950 $ 240 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.