About Us

Roggeland Country House is run by the Minkley family in an atmosphere of warm, friendly and refined hospitality. Situated in the Dal Josaphat Valley, just North East of the town of Paarl. It is an hour's drive from Cape Town and 45 minutes from the international airport.

The guest house is ideally situated for winelovers who wish to explore the wine routes of Paarl, Wellington, Tulbagh, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. In this part of the Cape you'll discover cheese factories, port or brandy cellars of distinction, the food, the scenic splendor and the richness of history, art and country hospitality that is the Boland experience.

Activities

Playing a game of golf, viewing a flock of flamingoes or pelicans at the world acclaimed bird sanctuary, horse riding on a scenic trail... these are just some of our leisure options.

• Catch a tan next to the pool, visit the nearby rose farms or stroll through Paarl - one of the oldest towns in South Africa - with its wealth of historic buildings and glistening granite mountain.
• Spend a day in the mountains swimming in clear mountain water rock pools and relaxing with a picnic basket.
• Try fly or fresh water fishing in one of the numerous pristine fishing spots in the mountains that are in close proximity to the Guest House or launch a canoe on the scenic Breede River.
• Drive to the Bushman paintings on the West Coast.
• Go horse riding through the fynbos and vineyards in the mountains either in the early morning or having sundowners during the ride in the evening.
• Visit the West Coast with its unspoilt natural beauty highlighted by its display of flowers and birdlife in the West Coast National reserve and enjoy a seafood barbeque on the beach.

We will be happy to advise you on these and other day-trip ideas or answering any queries you may have about Roggeland Country House and the services we offer.

The members of the family are always happy to supply maps and advise you each morning on these or other day-trip ideas.