Picardie Guest Farm

–Excellent location – show map
+10 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

About this property

Historic Charm: Picardie Guest Farm in Paarl offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and an indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with garden views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, patio, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is provided. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits are served daily. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fitness classes, canoeing, and cycling. The property is 28 mi from Cape Town International Airport and close to attractions such as Boschenmeer Golf Course (1.7 mi) and Paarl Mountain Local Nature Reserve (4.3 mi). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lize
South Africa South Africa
“The location is ideal and the dam gives a nice atmosphere. If I had stayed for longer I would have loved to walk the trails.”
Mark
South Africa South Africa
“Very helpful & friendly staff. Central location”
Jessica
South Africa South Africa
“Picardie Guest Farm is situated under magnificent old oak trees, overlooking a small dam where you can watch the birds swim and the fish jump. There is a pool and a stunning little trail for running. Evans, the staff member on duty, was lovely and...”
Sugen
South Africa South Africa
“We enjoyed our short stay at Picardie Guest Farm, we would like to extend our gratitude to the lovely staff who where friendly and went over and beyond to assist us. The place was super clean, beds comfortable and aircons worked great.”
Elke
United States United States
“Staff was an absolute pleasure to deal with. They went over and above to accommodate us, and special requests for a catered Christmas Eve dinner, that was amazing and so affordable!”
Lynn
South Africa South Africa
“The location was excellent. The ambience was beautiful and peaceful. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. We did not eat at Picardie as we brought our own cereals. All the staff were courteous and friendly.”
Jennifer
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent, healthy, excellent chef, variety of breakfast dishes to choose from. Also a full buffet.”
Victoria
Hungary Hungary
“This is such a wonderful quiet farm well situated in Paarl. The hosts went out of their way to help us after a missed flight and load shedding. We highly recommend staying here if coming to Paarl and the surrounding winelands.”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“Suite was very comfortable and well equipped. Quiet and peaceful setting. Host and staff were very friendly, accommodating and added their personal touch. Good full breakfast. Highly recommended!”
Mina
South Africa South Africa
“This property is an absolute gem 💎. It’s perfect for kids and families. They had fishing rods to rent and canoeing available on the dam, there was a beautiful hiking trail and the breakfast was a winner the next morning.”

Managed by Picardie Guest Farm

Company review score: 9.6Based on 245 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

PICARDIE FILLS A RICH HERITAGE THAT IRREVOCABLY CONTRIBUTES TO ITS PRESENT-DAY ATTRACTION. NESTLED BELOW THE MAJESTIC GRANITE ROCKS OF THE PAARL MOUNTAINS, THERE IS MORE HISTORY THAN MEETS THE EYE. ON ARRIVAL, FEW PEOPLE ANTICIPATE THE PLEASANT & DISTINGUISHED AMBIENCE OF A CONVENTIONAL WORKING FAMILY FARM RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, YET REMOVED FROM THE NOISE, SET APART TO BE ENJOYED AS A UNIQUELY LOCAL VENUE FOR FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS, CONFERENCE GROUPS AND A PLACE TO STAY. PICARDIE IS IN PERFECT HARMONY WITH NATURE NESTLED AGAINST THE SLOPES OF PAARL MOUNTAIN. EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF BIRDS CHIRPING, THE FLOW OF WATER FROM THE STREAM AND THE MAGICAL VINEYARD VIEWS OVER THE DAM. PICARDIE IS A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR FAMILIES, TOURIST AND ADVENTURE HUNGRY GUESTS THAT LOVE THE OUTDOORS, HIKING, FISHING, MOUNTAIN-BIKING AND ALL THAT A WINELANDS FARM DESTINATION HAS TO OFFER. SO, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PICARDIE AND FOR ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY/ FRIENDS/ COLLEAGUES WITH A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE.

Neighborhood info

APPROACHING FROM CAPE TOWN ON THE N1 DRIVE ON THE N1 TOWARDS PAARL AND TAKE EXIT 55 TURN LEFT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD / R101/ R45 IN 800M TURN LEFT ONTO LABORIE STREET DRIVE UP LABORIE STREET FOR 240M AND THE ESTATE GATE WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT APPROACHING FROM WORCESTER ON THE N1 DRIVE ON THE N1 TOWARDS PAARL AND TAKE EXIT 55 TURN LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD / R101 / R45 IN 1.3KM TURN LEFT ONTO LABORIE STREET DRIVE UP LABORIE STREET FOR 240M AND THE ESTATE GATE WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT APPROACHING FROM CAPE TOWN ON THE N2 DRIVE ON THE N2 TOWARDS SOMERSET WEST AND TAKE R300 OFF RAMP DRIVE FOR 22KM AND TAKE THE N1 OFF RAMP TOWARDS PAARL DRIVE ON THE N1 TOWARDS PAARL AND TAKE EXIT 55 TURN LEFT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD / R101/ R45 IN 800M TURN LEFT ONTO LABORIE STREET DRIVE UP LABORIE STREET FOR 240M AND THE ESTATE GATE WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

House rules

Picardie Guest Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Picardie Guest Farm of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.