Amberg Country Estate

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.

Having to leave and go home.

The one and only tiny thing that could be upgraded is the shower - the temperature was difficult to control, which could be uncomfortable in winter, and water pressure was extremely low, but this did not impact our stay at all!

No breakfast Conveniently on the mountain pass.

I felt like we were in a fish tank, massive ‘window doors’, yes we could see the lights of Paarl, as seen on the website, but also every car that drove in and parked next to our unit, people who walked past could see in, no curtains at all, meant no privacy in lounge section, or the access from bed to bathroom.

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

Some noise from freeway can be heard especially at night.

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.

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.

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

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Clean and comfortable bed. Nice surroundings. Lovely pool. Very friendly staff and host.

The studio where we stayed is not very private. The main door, all glass, had no curtain or blind. Everybody walked straight outside our door. A little lace curtain would do the trick.