Amberg Country Estate

Mountain Retreat in well appointed stylish cottage

Pros: Panoramic mountain setting amidst wonderfully planted slopes. The privacy of a generous veranda overlooking Paarl, stunning sunsets and decent sized pool.

Cons: Nothing, if you seek peace, quiet and nature.

We loved Amberg, Helga and her staff. We are recomending the property to friends and family for future.

Pros: Super beautiful views of the Paarl Valley. Loved the art in my little house. Felt like I stayed in an art gallery.

Absolutely amazing

Pros: Absolutely loved the views and oh ofcourse the pool. This is where we spent most of our time.

Cons: The mosquitos and scary men made out of metal tins. Got me each time I went to the pool at night.

Absolutely wonderful property in the most delightful location with wonderful staff

Pros: This place is absolutely amazing. We’ve had the most wonderful time here and would not hesitate to recommend it to absolutely everyone. A special mention needs to be said about the staff who are so friendly and so helpful as are the owners. It’s impossible not to enjoy your time here, it is a very special place. The outdoor shower is an absolute treat and very easy access to the swimming pool makes it especially wonderful,

Cons: Loved everything about it especially as it is so close to all the shops, vineyards and amazing restaurants.

Peaceful and calming location

Pros: Lovely clean accommodation, very peaceful area, host is very friendly and welcoming, would definitely stay again.

Pros: The peacefulness of the beautiful nature environment n nice lady

Cons: There is nothing to dislike

Beautiful accommodation in Paarl

Pros: What absolutely beautiful accommodation in Berg 1 wow it was so spacious inside the unit and the verandah was L shaped right around the unit and the views of Du Toitskloof Pass absolutely stunning. From our unit you can start walking straight up the mountain through a lovely forest it was fantastic. Helga was so helpful and friendly. With all the appliances in the unit you could see it was all well maintained and in perfect working order. We loved our own outside private shower too. It was 10mins to the Cecelia Road Mall with restaurants and shops it was a large Mall. There is a restaurant there as well and we had a full English breakfast which was exceptional what a chef!! The service was the best too.

Cons: Having to leave and go home.

German style hospitality in the mountains makes for a refreshingly different stay

Pros: Nice location in the forest above Paarl with very friendly staff. Got upgraded for free to bigger accommodation.

Cons: Some noise from freeway can be heard especially at night.

A surprising find at short notice provided excellent clean accommodation for our last week.

Pros: This is a fine well run establishment that is well equipped and clean. The cleaning services staff have obviously been very well trained and were friendly, responsive and helpful. Daily service with changes of towels as needed was up to guest house standards never mind self catering. The deep patio on two sides of the property allows movement to maximise shade as needed and also allow maximise enjoyment of the views.

Cons: The absence of a washing machine. As this was the last week of our trip to SA it was not an issue but at any other time it would have been. This is not really a comment about this property itself but does perhaps need saying for the benefit of future guests, The Paarl region can get very warm often 5/6C higher than Cape Town with no cooling coastal breeze. These properties are very much open to the sun and have glass on two sides so at the peak 4/5 hours of the day it can be difficult to get away from the sun. Conversely it is possible to sit on the patio at 06.30 with a morning cuppa and watch the sun creep across the valley below as the sun rises over the mountain behind you. Similarly sitting on the patio in the evening as the sun sets and much later with a nice glass of SA red wine watching the twinkling lights of Paarl in the valley below does offset those hot hours.

A memoble winelands escape

Pros: Beautiful scenery and gardens, friendly staff, the expensive antique furniture in the chalet completes the luxurious experience