History
The homestead is the original farmhouse of the farm, Nantesvue, which was awarded
to Jan Coleman in 1692. It was one of the first farms in the Paarl area allocated to the
French Huguenots. The current stand and house are all that remain of the original 20-
acre farm. The exact date of the house’s construction is unknown, but it is believed to
have been built between 1824 and 1830, during the period when the farm belonged to
Pieter Jacobus de Villiers.
According to local town records, the water mill, Colonies Mill, was already in
operation shortly after the farm was allocated, and several buildings were present on
the property at that time.
Nantes-Vue is a beautiful self-catering guesthouse in Paarl, offering ideal
accommodation close to Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and within walking
distance of top Paarl schools. The town of Paarl is also the starting point of the
Cape’s famous Route 62. Situated on Paarl’s historic Mill Street, the guesthouse
perfectly blends history with modern comfort.
The welcoming corridor of the house leads to a private garden with a splash pool and
gazebo. Our property offers four spacious en-suite guest rooms, each reflecting
classic Cape Dutch charm with high ceilings and private entrances, as well as a
separate garden cottage. All accommodations are equipped with air conditioning,
Smart TVs, refrigerators, tea and coffee facilities, rusks, and an espresso machine.
For families or longer stays, our self-catering loft includes three queen rooms one
shared bathroom and a separate guest toilet, plus a spacious family room with an en-
suite. Features include a spacious lounge with an indoor fireplace and DSTV, a large
open-plan kitchen, and a welcoming outdoor dining area. Guests can also enjoy the
wooden deck and an outside BBQ, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
Surrounded by award-winning wine estates, boutique shops, and top restaurants,
Nantes-Vue is also a base for Paarl’s vibrant sporting culture – from rugby derbies
and cycling races to chess tournaments. After the excitement, guests can relax under
the gazebo, read by the fireplace, or enjoy a tranquil evening in the Cape Winelands.
Nantes-Vue Guesthouse – where history, comfort, and warm Boland hospitality meet.
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