THE Paarl winelands has welcomed a new benchmark in luxury accommodation with the opening of The Owners’ Lodge at Brookdale Estate. Tucked away on a secluded hill of the 67-hectare Brookdale wine estate, this exclusive-use retreat is designed to offer discerning travellers an experience defined by privacy, panoramic beauty and exceptional hospitality.
Overlooking rolling vineyards and framed by the dramatic silhouettes of the Drakenstein Mountains and Paarl Rock, The Owners’ Lodge can accommodate a group of up to eight guests on an all-inclusive basis. Thoughtfully conceived as an intimate escape for families and friends, it comprises four elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms complemented by generous, light-filled living spaces designed for both relaxation and connection.
Embracing its idyllic setting, expansive terraces and a swimming pool blur the boundaries between indoors and out, opening onto uninterrupted views of estate vineyards and surrounding peaks. The contemporary kitchen forms the heart of the lodge while an inviting entertainment area with a built-in barbeque sets the scene for poolside lunches and long, convivial evenings under the stars.
Sustainability was a guiding principle in the creation of The Owners’ Lodge. The lodge is surrounded by indigenous gardens that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, supporting local biodiversity while requiring minimal irrigation. Wherever possible, reclaimed and locally sourced materials were used in the construction of the building, including hand-worked stone salvaged from a demolition at the Cape Town Waterfront, reclaimed oak flooring from Paarl, and timber from a former warehouse in Wellington. Granite sourced from a nearby Paarl quarry further reduced transport-related carbon impact.
Ongoing operations have been designed with the same environmentally conscious approach. The Owners’ Lodge at Brookdale Estate operates off the grid. Water is sourced from a borehole on the estate and purified on site, while an advanced treatment system returns used water to the water table. Surface runoff is recycled into the estate’s irrigation system, and the lodge’s electricity needs are met through solar power and battery storage, with surplus energy fed back into the national grid as green power.
Rates include daily breakfast, light lunch and dinner, as well as the service of a private chef and butler. Stays also include premium Brookdale wines and selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as tea and coffee, filtered water, housekeeping and laundry. Guests may enjoy the convenience of The Bistro, located just minutes away on the estate, offering an elegant alternative for relaxed light lunches or dinners.
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- Accommodation reservations Tel +27 (0) 87 057 4508
- Restaurant and Tasting Room: The Bistro at Brookdale Tel +27 (0) 87 183 3919
One response to “The Owners’ Lodge has opened at Brookdale Estate”
I do think it was a little disingenuous to not mention the rate of R100,000 per night! Problem is, if you are paid to create content, you lose sight of what’s important to those that read your articles.