Roggeland Country House
A valued guest (and keen birder who was traveling alone and wanting peace and quiet) spent 2 nights at Roggeland Country House near Paarl. This is her feedback:
“Roggeland is certainly easy to find and close to the place I went birding on Saturday morning.
I found the guests interesting to talk to, and any request I made of the owners was quickly granted. For instance, the regular breakfast time is 8:30 a.m. I wanted to eat earlier so that I could get out to bird, and that was easily worked out.
I found a tire completely flat one morning, and the gardener changed it immediately. I was told that there was no charge but I did tip him.
I was offered a water bottle to take with me. When I returned I was offered a delicious homemade lemon drink. I was permitted to use the phone in my room to call without charge.
The views of the mountain range are excellent. The pool is readily accessible and a good size. The water is nicely warmed by the sun, and the adjacent thatched hut is very comfortable to sit under and read.
My room was nicely decorated,clean, very quiet and comfortable. I would have liked a standing lamp or a lamp on the table next to the chair had it not been lovely to sit on the chairs outside the room..
The meal the first night was delicious. Each course was small. The owner was very careful to assure me that I would not be served beef or lamb. The wines were not outstanding, but that’s all right with me. Wine goes straight to my head so I have to be careful only to drink small portions. The meal on Friday was delicious. The photographer I sat with and I commented how delicious each course was.
The dinner the next night was mediocre. I gues it is difficult to keep up a consistent high standard. The breakfasts were good with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The dining room was just the right size for the number of guests. Although it was not a problem for me, other guests might wish some background music so their dinner conversation could be more private. “
