There’s only one room like this at Paddakloof Luxury Estate – and that’s entirely the point. As the Premium Suite in the Paddakloof manor house, the De Gournay Premium Suite is an uncompromising expression of elegance, privacy and provenance. Its name alone hints at its distinction: walls hand-finished in iconic wallpaper by French atelier De Gournay, celebrated globally for its exquisite artistry and craftsmanship. Every motif is painted by hand – no two suites, or flowers, are ever alike.
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The effect is both composed and striking. Under pitched ceilings, a sculptural Ralph Lauren antler chandelier crowns the space, catching soft daylight as it moves across the room. Refined antique furniture, original John Meyer works, and a curated mix of international and local design details speak not only to taste, but to a life well-travelled.
As the most exclusive suite at our Luxury Estate, it offers uninterrupted views in every direction – a rolling canvas of vineyards, the estate’s private pool below and beyond that, the lilies and willow of Paddakloof’s own pond garden. On summer days, the French doors are thrown open to let the breeze through. On cooler evenings, a glass of Franschhoek’s finest and the stillness of the valley are more than enough.
The bathroom is a sanctuary in its own right. A deep bathtub sits beneath a grand arched window, framing the landscape like a painting – mountains, trees and sky. There are double dressing rooms, his and hers vanities and a feeling of complete seclusion, whether you’re preparing for a celebration or winding down after a long lunch in town.
Set in one of the region’s most exceptional five-star estates, the De Gournay Suite is everything the Franschhoek winelands are known for: generous, unhurried and impossibly beautiful. It’s the kind of place you arrive at and never want to leave – where mornings drift into afternoons, and time slows in the most deliberate way.
