Picardi Place is a peaceful farm stay on Slanghoek Road near Rawsonville, surrounded by vineyards and mountain views in the Breedekloof Valley. With individually styled accommodation and a relaxed countryside atmosphere, it is an inviting escape for couples, families, friends and solo travellers.
Accommodation includes comfortable en-suite rooms as well as the fully self-catering Chamomile Cottage. Current accommodation options feature private wood-fired hot tubs, free WiFi, off-street parking and outdoor spaces where guests can slow down and enjoy the surrounding farm and mountain scenery.
Picardi Place also offers distinctive local experiences, including bread-making and Italian cooking classes, as well as The Barn venue for private functions, corporate events and celebrations. Its location makes it a memorable base for exploring Rawsonville, Slanghoek and the wider Breedekloof wine region.
Town: Rawsonville
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Picardi Place Guesthouse
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The Enchanted Oak Bistro
The Enchanted Oak Bistro is a relaxed country bistro in Rawsonville, offering good food, generous portions and warm hospitality in a spacious outdoor setting. Located at Huis te Merwede, it is an easy stop for breakfast, lunch, coffee or a leisurely meal while exploring the Breedekloof Valley.
The menu covers familiar bistro favourites alongside coffee, milkshakes, baked treats and changing specials. The Enchanted Oak also hosts occasional themed evenings and special menus, adding something different for locals and visitors looking for an informal meal out.
Families are particularly well catered for, with plenty of outdoor space and a dedicated children’s play area. The relaxed atmosphere, mountain-country surroundings and easy access from Rawsonville make it suitable for casual meals, family outings and small celebrations.
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The Vineyard Café
The Vineyard Café is a relaxed local café and restaurant in the heart of Rawsonville, serving an easy-going mix of café favourites, pizzas, baked treats and refreshments. Its central location makes it a convenient stop for breakfast, lunch or a casual meal while exploring Rawsonville and the surrounding Breedekloof Valley.
The café serves throughout the day, with pizza featuring prominently alongside lighter café fare and sweet treats. It is a straightforward, welcoming local option for visitors looking for coffee, something freshly prepared to eat or a relaxed bite before continuing through the valley.
Being right in town also makes The Vineyard Café useful for locals and travellers who want an informal alternative to the wine-estate restaurants further out in the valley.
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Wiesenhof Lifestyle Sneeukop
Wiesenhof Lifestyle Sneeukop is a relaxed coffee and dining destination just outside Rawsonville, set among the vineyards and mountain scenery of the Goudini Valley. Located at the UniWines Sneeukop Wine Lounge, it combines Wiesenhof coffee and freshly prepared meals with a spacious countryside setting.
The restaurant is suited to everything from an early breakfast and coffee stop to lunch, dinner or a leisurely weekend outing. The menu offers a broad selection of café and restaurant favourites, while outdoor seating makes the most of the surrounding vineyard and mountain views.
Families are particularly well catered for, with a children’s play area and plenty of outdoor space, while cyclists and runners can use Sneeukop as an easy place to stop and refuel. Live music and larger gatherings also form part of the experience from time to time.
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Nova Vita Farmstall @ Ou Stokery
Nova Vita Farmstall @ Ou Stokery is a relaxed roadside farmstall and food stop on the Old N1 near Rawsonville, offering local produce, pantry goods and easy-going country meals in a spacious Winelands setting. It is a useful stop for visitors travelling through the Breedekloof Valley or stocking up for a weekend away.
The farmstall carries a changing selection of locally made products, preserves, sauces, spices, braai packs and other regional favourites, while the kitchen serves casual meals such as breakfasts, pizzas, burgers and other hearty options. Recent visitors also highlight the friendly atmosphere, generous portions and good-value farmstall selection.
There is plenty of parking, outdoor space and a children’s play area, making it an easy stop for families as well as travellers looking for a coffee, meal or something local to take home.
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Die Stalle
Die Stalle is a relaxed family restaurant in Rawsonville, set in the former horse stables of the historic Cabriere farm. Established in 2013 and still run by the Smith family, it has become a popular local gathering place for good food, casual celebrations and easy-going country hospitality.
The menu includes hearty favourites such as steaks, burgers, pizzas, seafood, desserts and drinks, while the adjoining Saloon adds a Western-style bar atmosphere to the experience. Outdoor seating and a children’s play area make Die Stalle particularly well suited to families and groups.
Die Stalle also caters for private celebrations, corporate functions, weddings and special occasions, with a separate function area and customised catering options available. This makes it useful not only as a restaurant stop but also as a genuine local events venue.
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Innihoek Restaurant
Innihoek is a relaxed local restaurant in Rawsonville, known for hearty meals, friendly service and an easy-going neighbourhood atmosphere. It is the kind of place where locals and visitors can settle in for a casual lunch or dinner without any fuss.
Pizza is one of the regular favourites, alongside ribs, steaks and other substantial restaurant meals. The informal setting, outdoor seating and welcoming atmosphere make Innihoek a practical choice for families, groups of friends and travellers looking for a straightforward local meal in town.
Its central Rawsonville location also makes it an easy stop before or after exploring the surrounding Breedekloof wine farms and attractions.
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Du Kloof Lodge
Du Kloof Lodge is a scenic mountain and river retreat in the Du Toitskloof Pass, set between the Du Toitskloof and Witteberg mountains beside the Molenaars River. Its position between Paarl and Rawsonville makes it a convenient escape for couples, families, groups and visitors exploring the Cape Winelands.
Accommodation ranges from comfortable lodge rooms to self-catering chalets, mountain-view pods and larger family houses. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served against a backdrop of mountain and river views.
Outdoor activities are a major part of the experience, with hiking, trout fishing, river access and scenic nature areas available on the property. Du Kloof is also an established wedding, function and conference venue, making it suitable for everything from a quiet weekend away to larger group events.
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Die Eike
Die Eike is a relaxed country destination in the Slanghoek Valley near Rawsonville, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and mountain scenery. The property brings together comfortable guesthouse accommodation, family-friendly dining and an established wedding and function venue beneath the shade of old oak trees.
Accommodation is offered in seven semi self-catering en-suite units, including family rooms and a honeymoon suite. Guests have access to private entrances, braai facilities, a swimming pool and peaceful garden surroundings, while the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed country setting.
Die Eike is also a substantial events venue, with wedding facilities for up to 150 guests, large lawns and outdoor ceremony areas, as well as a private lapa, boma and braai area for smaller functions. The setting and on-site accommodation make it especially useful for weddings, celebrations and group gatherings.
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Ou Meul Du Toitskloof
Ou Meul Du Toitskloof is a popular bakery, café and farmstall at Du Toitskloof Wines near Rawsonville, making it an easy stop for travellers exploring the Breedekloof Valley or heading through the Cape Winelands. The relaxed setting combines freshly baked food, good coffee and plenty of space for families to unwind.
The bakery is known for its artisan breads, famous pies, croissants, muffins and sweet treats, while the café serves breakfast followed by a lunch menu featuring wood-fired pizzas, burgers, salads and other casual favourites. Bootlegger coffee, freshly pressed juices and a selection of local drinks complete the offering.
The farmstall and deli shelves carry locally sourced products and pantry goods, making Ou Meul useful for both a sit-down meal and stocking up on padkos or regional treats. Families are well catered for with lawns and a children’s play area, while Du Toitskloof Wines next door makes it easy to combine lunch with a wine tasting.
