Our Guest House, set in the heart of the Rawsonville Winelands area approx 45 minutes outside of Cape Town, has the most breathtaking views of the mountains and vineyards. We offer 5 ensuite double rooms which have been beautifully decorated & styled. Two are self catering & have their own private kitchen. Relax by the pool or have dinner next door at The Tin House Restaurant and Bar. Whatever you do, you’re sure to enjoy the stay. Come stay with us and discover the friendliness and hospitality of the people in the area. The route meanders from Cape Town past Paarl through the Huguenot tunnel into the Breede Valley, offering many a scenic route from the N1 (102km from Cape Town). A stay here will rejuvenate the soul for those seeking the serenity of beautiful surroundings, genuine hospitality and good food! A high number of wine cellars makes Rawsonville ideal for winetasting without spending too much time in your car traveling from one cellar to another. Year after year these wines are awarded championship status on the young wine shows and the Veritas Awards. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot, to name a few. Many you will find on the wine lists of major international airlines, hotels & restaurants. For the outdoor activists there are a number of scenic cycling routes that take you through vineyards and past cellars. Take a leisurely drive through Du Toitskloof, Slanghoek Valley and Louwshoek. There are also excellent hiking and horse trails, 4x4 routes and birdwatching spots. Fishing enthusiasts can try our clear mountain streams and dams for those big Trout, Black Bass and Carp. Test your endurance with white-water rafting or enjoy canoeing, fynbos exploration, mountaineering and quadbiking. Rawsonville lies close to the beautiful winding Slanghoek Valley and its rugged beauty and is fast becoming a draw card to visitors for whom this gorgeous scenery, surrounding winelands, and family-run cellars are rather appealing. Rawsonville lies in a prime spot for exploring surrounding vineyards, with 24 wine and cellars within a radius of 15km and as part of the popular Route 62. Along its western flank runs the Klein Drakenstein that winds its way through the Slanghoek Valley where various cellars litter the R43 towards Ceres. On its eastern side, several wineries line the banks of the Breede River, and the R60 to Robertson even more so. Other attractions and activities include Fairhills Craft Co-operative and farm stalls. For those who want a touch of pampering, Sutherland House offers and can arrange in-house beauty treatments.              From Cape Town take the N1 pass through the Huguenot tunnel and approx 15km later you will find the lovely village of Rawsonville. As you enter the village you will find us on the corner of Brandt and Sutherland Streets. Rawsonville Western Cape Republic of South Africa Cnr of Brand & Sutherland Str tel: +27 23 349 6844 cell: +27 72 183 4765