Between Rock and Vine
Set beneath the dome of Paarl Rock, within manicured gardens and ancient vineyards, the Grande Roche Hotel may have witnessed the ebb and flow of life in the Cape for almost three centuries, but retains a cosmopolitan and award winning ambience.
Built in 1717 and restored to its original Cape Dutch splendour in the early 1990s, when it was transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, the Grande Roche has recently undergone a matchless refurbishment to maintain its position as a celebrated international hotel. The building is also a national monument.
Indeed, the luxury suites and executive rooms now blend a modernist décor with the existing heritage, while adding contemporary extras such as extra large showers, WiFi connectivity and plasma television screens.
Recent awards include being acknowledged as “one of the world’s top establishments” by the Fodors Awards (US). Other awards include the Conde Nast Traveler Reader Awards 2009 (29th Best Hotel in the World and 5th Best Resort in Africa) and being named 4th Best Hotel in Africa on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2010.
For two decades, the Grande Roche Hotel has been distinguished not only for its sublime setting, but also for its authentic, luxurious accommodation, unrivalled hospitality and award winning cuisine at Bosman’s Restaurant. Bosman’s has been acknowledged as one of the Top 10 restaurants in South Africa by Eat Out magazine.
With its numerous accolades, Bosman’s at the Grande Roche is also one of the Cape’s most elegant settings for fine cuisine.
From within the walls of the old Manor House, Bosman’s Restaurant peers out over the tall palms on the front lawn to the mountains beyond, while inside, the décor reflects an enchanting ambience matched by exciting cuisine.
Under the guidance of Executive Chef, Roland Gorgosilich, guests are assured of classic cuisine infused with modern imagination and innovation, beautifully paired with a vast array of wines from the list devised by internationally qualified sommelier, Josephine Gutentoft.
Along with its gym, conference facilities, two outdoor swimming pools, boutique art gallery and vineyards within which to ramble, the Grande Roche remains the complete Winelands escape.
And if those ancient walls could talk, they would reveal that times may change, but the values of authenticity, style and the time to enjoy them remain. Such is the Grande Roche Hotel.
For more information, contact +27 21 863 5100 or visit http://www.mantiscollection.com/.
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