Red Tin Roof

She is one of the grand old dames of the valley; a 100-and-something year-old manor house that guards Riebeek Kasteel’s south-eastern entrance on Hermon Road. Her exact age is a mystery, courtesy of a fire that destroyed the building plans at the Malmesbury municipality in the early part of the 20th century.
She’s been sleeping guests, feeding strangers and quenching thirsts for almost two decades and as far as we can gather we are the fourth set of owners to open her doors. In doing so, we gave her a complete faceliftDon’t be phased by chairman Mao looking down at you in the dining room. Be prepared to rub shoulders with Piet Retief in the passage or salute Mohammed Ali in the garden. In the bar a Vietnamese iron fist crushes an American B-52 bomber.

Welcome to Red Tin Roof – one of the most alluring, fascinating and welcoming destinations in the Western Cape

All five rooms are luxuriously appointed with their own patios and bathrooms. They all have roof fans and are air conditioned. Four of the bedrooms are centred around a cozy fireplace and lounge in a seperate house away from the manor house and restaurant/bar. This is  ideal for large groups and wedding guests or entourage.

The restaurant serves traditional food, locally sourced and infused with the flavours of the Swartland.We have criss crossed the region in search of local suppliers. Local is lekker is our motto and our we call our restaurant "Jou Ma se Kombuis." (Your mother's kitchen).

The wines of the Swartland are fast becoming a national and international phenomenon. With nicknames such as “Baby Jesus”, “Elvis” and “Harry Potter”, the region’s winemakers are gaining cult status.

Come and watch sport in our funky bar and meet the locals at Happy Hour each evening.