Varswaterkloof Houthuis is a recently renovated vacation home in Paarl where guests can make the most of the pool with a view and garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 7.8 miles from Boschenmeer Golf Course. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a patio and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Stellenbosch University is 24 miles from the vacation home, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 35 miles from Varswaterkloof Houthuis.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.8
High score for Paarl
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  • Waseem
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptionally clean and tidy, fantastic to be away from a suburb but also relatively close!
  • Carissa
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful ‘houthuis’ tucked away in Du Toitskloof pass. Would stay there again!
  • Dhlepo
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was excellent. The place was need and quiet.

Hosted by Juliana van der Merwe

9.6
9.6
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Juliana van der Merwe
Nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands and surrounded by breathtaking mountains, Varswaterkloof is a working trout farm approximately 9 km from Paarl. The farm offers accommodation in two units. Varswaterkloof Houthuis and Trout Cottage. Varswaterkloof Houthuis is a tastefully designed house that can accommodate 8 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first and second bedrooms are each furnished with a queen-size bed. The remaining bedrooms are furnished with 2 single beds. Guest can make use of the 2 bathrooms fitted with a shower and a bath or shower only. Quality linen is provided. The living area features a lounge, a dining area and a kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities and cutlery and crockery. The lounge is furnished with comfortable seating and a flat screen TV with Netflix. The dining area is furnished with a dining table and chairs. Bask in the tranquil beauty of the lush garden, while being captivated by breathtaking mountain views. Access to secure parking is available. The house offers free WiFi.
I'm a mom who loves renovation projects. Together with my husband we make a great team to take on any new projects.
The farm is nestled between the beautiful Klein Drakenstein mountains. This is a working trout farm so you will see our farm workers and my husband from time to time. The other house on the farm is Trout Cottage. This is a cozy cottage which can accommodate 2 people.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of Varswaterkloof Houthuis
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    • Air conditioning
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Pool with view
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Varswaterkloof Houthuis takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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

    < 1 year old
    Extra bed by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    2 extra beds available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Varswaterkloof Houthuis 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.

    FAQs about Varswaterkloof Houthuis

    • Check-in at Varswaterkloof Houthuis is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Varswaterkloof Houthuis is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Varswaterkloof Houthuis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Varswaterkloof Houthuis can accommodate this group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Varswaterkloof Houthuis offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool

    • Varswaterkloof Houthuis has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Varswaterkloof Houthuis is 5 miles from the center of Paarl. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.