Alba House Bed and Breakfast in Paarl near Paarl Golf Club, Western Cape, South Africa

Alba House is a luxury 4**** (Tourism Grading) and Great Comfort (Portfolio) accredited bed and breakfast in the Western Cape offering accommodation in Paarl.  30 mins drive from Cape Town and the airport. Situated in a quiet residential area with sweeping views over the winelands, on the outskirts of town, near the N1 towards Cape Town.

Paarl is in the heart of the Cape Winelands surrounded by wine estates, offering wine tasting and gourmet cuisine. Paarl is close to Wineland towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, both 20 minutes drive. In addition to wine tasting and dining there are plenty of other activities including golf, horse riding, walking, hiking, bird watching, trout fishing, canoeing, tennis, gun club, bowling etc.

The house is enjoying beautiful views. The owners Ivana and John will make you most welcome in this friendly B/B. The house has a mature well maintained garden and a large swimming pool. All rooms are light and airy furnished to a very high standard.

All have en-suite facilities, ceiling fans and some air conditioning, heaters in the winter, towelling gowns and slippers for guests comfort, TV, safe, bar fridge, tea tray, hairdryer. Private garden entrances to all rooms and own patio seating. Full South African or Continental breakfast is served in the dining room or the breakfast room. A choice of bacon and eggs (fresh from the farm), or a variety of omelettes, fresh fruit and cheeses.

Other facilities include: 
Special diets catered for :  Car hire can be arranged :  Airport Shuttle / Transfers can be arranged  : Fax and Email Facilities: Radio Alarm Clock : Complimentary Refreshments on arrival : Fresh Flowers in the rooms

Activities in Paarl...

Wine Tasting:   Wine tasting is on the list of many vistors to Paarl as a must. There are fantastic venues here that should not be missed. This Winelands accommodation offers access to many wine farms.  From the largest Wine farm on the Wine Route KWV, famous Nederburg, Fairview, Seidelberg, Simonsvlei, Rupert & Rothchild, Boland, to the smaller one man farms that make excellent boutique wines.

Dining:  Paarl has a large choice of excellent restaurants to suit all tastes. All within easy reach of our house.

Bird Watching 
Paarl Nature Reserve
Butterfly farm
Other:  There are numerous other activities including; Walking, Horse riding, Fishing, Hiking, Shooting, Sightseeing, Galleries, Shopping Mall, Tennis, Bowling, Swimming, Museums & Paarl Afrikaans Language Monument, Bicycle and Mountain bike hire.

Golf:
South Africa boasts some of the Finest Golf in Courses in the World and we are very nearby to Paarl Golf Course.

Paarl Golf Course (Boschenmeer) - 27 holes is set along the Berg River, surrounded by splendid views of Paarl's mountain ranges. It is one of the top rated golf courses in the Western Cape and is within 5 minutes drive of the Accommodation.

Pearl Valley Golf Golf Course
The length ranges from 4685 to 5876 metres. Bunkers on Nicklaus’s signature courses are renowned for being shallow, long and relatively undaunting. Every hole is played against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains surrounding the estate and all are challenging due to the startegically set bunkers and fast greens

Stellenbosch Golf Club
The Stellenbosch golf course is nestled at the foot of the imposing Simonsberg Mountain and is surrounded by famous vineyards. The course boasts impressive views of Table-, Helderberg- and Stellenbosch- Mountains. 

De Zalze Golf Course
The De Zalze Golf Course set within the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate has an excellent mix of parkland holes with its main defences coming from the water features on several of the holes as well as the Oak tree lined Blaauwklippen River which winds its way through the golf estate.

Erinvale Golf Course
Designed by Gary Player Erinvale’s beautifully manicured par 72 championship course boasts some of the country’s most challenging and spectacular holes winding its way through the foothills of the mountains with panoramic views of False Bay

Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate
The magnificent 18-hole championship golf course  offering a regular challenge to both local and international golfers. The course is interesting every time you play it, with abundant bird life all around the fairways and water features

Wellington  - Tel +27 21 8731919
Wellington Golf Club is situated on a small, but very popular, 9-hole course.  Ideal for the golfer that wants to include a quick game of golf in his holiday plans.


Contact Us:
Alba House
John and Ivana Decker
16 Lille Street,
Courtrai, Paarl
Tel/Fax: +27 21 863 0292
Alba House Cell: +27 72 997 6953
E-Mail:  johnvdecker@mweb.co.za
Website:  www.albahouse.co.za