Mountain Shadows (Olive & Wine Guest House) Cape Winelands

The unique Mountain Shadows Guesthouse is located on a charming wine and olive estate at the foot of the scenic Drakenstein mountains in the Cape Winelands, in close proximity to Paarl, Western Cape. The beautiful and historic Cape Dutch manor house at the Mountain Shadows Guesthouse was built in 1823 and has been declared a national document.

Paarl, which is situated in the mountainous Cape Winelands, is easily accessible from Cape Town and from the Cape Town International Airport. Numerous well-known wine estates are located in Paarl and its surrounding areas such as Wellington, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Accommodation at the Mountain Shadows Guest House

Guests staying at the Mountain Shadows Guesthouse in Paarl are accommodated in luxury and comfort making this getaway an ideal home away from home. A television, telephone, hair dryer, safe as well as a fridge if required can be found in the individually decorated rooms.

A stay at the charming Mountain Shadows Guesthouse in Paarl is a rewarding experience in luxury, style and comfort.  The spacious, en-suite rooms feature exquisite interiors each with its own individual decor and antique furnishings.

Hotel room amenities:

• satellite television
• telephone
• hair-dryer
• safe
• fridge

Activities

Guests can enjoy a tranquil and truly relaxing stay at the Mountain Shadows Guesthouse in Paarl while enjoying gourmet dining, fine wines, sumptuous breakfasts and many outdoor activities.

Amongst the possible activity options are fly fishing in the bass dam, golfing on the Guesthouse’s 6 hole golf course, lawn croquet or boulles, swimming in the pool as well as hiking, horse back riding and mountain biking. Sightseeing tours to nearby Wellington, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are highly recommended which can be combined with wine tasting tours at historic wine estates.

Dining at the Mountain Shadows Guest House

The talented and enthusiastic kitchen staff at Mountain Shadows prepares mouth-watering dishes using only the finest local ingredients and fresh produce. Scrumptious breakfasts are prepared daily. Lunch and dinner can be ordered from a set menu that varies according to the season.

Select wines to match the cuisine and suit tastes from the superb wine cellar are available for guests. Picnic baskets packed with all kinds of delicacies can be arranged.

Nearby attractions and activities

• hiking trails, horse riding and mountain biking
• pristine beaches and marine reserves
• whale-watching
• a snake-park and crocodile farm
• world-class golf courses
• health spas
• african market
• game reserves within 3 hours drive where you can see the "big five"
• bungy-jumping, abseiling, big-wave surfing or shark cage-diving

Conference facilities at Mountain Shadows, Paarl (South Africa)

With its vast grounds and rural ambience, Mountain Shadows offers absolute privacy and provides the ideal venue for conferences, team building sessions and corporate getaways. The Conference Room at the Mountain Shadows country retreat can seat up to 50 delegates and is equipped with all the necessary modern conference facilities. A number of activities are available for team-building sessions. These include golf, fly-fishing, lawn croquet and boulles. Business delegated may unwind after their conference or team-building session with a traditional braai under the oaks.

Delegates have the opportunity to join for a team-building weekend or corporate getaway during the grape harvest in March.  At Mountain Shadows, delegates may take part in the traditional crushing of the grapes by foot and each guest receives a specially labled, commemorative bottle of wine.