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Val de Vie Estate
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Founded in 2003 by Martin Venter on a historic 1783 wine farm, Val de Vie Estate has grown from a polo and wine estate into South Africa's premier wellness and lifestyle destination. The estate expanded significantly in 2015 through the acquisition of the adjacent Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate, incorporating its world-renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Today, the 917-hectare estate is recognized as one of the safest and most prestigious residential estates in the world, hosting international events like the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo.
- 69 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Val De Vie
History
Founded in 2003 by Martin Venter on a historic 1783 wine farm, Val de Vie Estate has grown from a polo and wine estate into South Africa's premier wellness and lifestyle destination. The estate expanded significantly in 2015 through the acquisition of the adjacent Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate, incorporating its world-renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Today, the 917-hectare estate is recognized as one of the safest and most prestigious residential estates in the world, hosting international events like the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo.
Restaurants and bars
- Back's Polo Pavilion — Restaurant
Experiences
- Mountain biking routes — 42km of mountain bike routes across the Estate.
- Walking and running trails — 21km of walking and running trails.
Amenities
- Jack Nicklaus Signature Pearl Valley Golf Course
- World-class polo fields and equestrian facilities
- L'Huguenot wine cellar and tasting room
- Olympic-size 50-metre outdoor swimming pool and wellness centers
- 42km mountain bike trails and 21km jogging routes
- Multiple award-winning restaurants and deli
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