Picardi Place is a working-farm guest house, wedding venue, and pasta-making experience on Slanghoek Road, Rawsonville, Western Cape, roughly an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the Slanghoek Valley of the Breedekloof wine region. Run by host Jaco, Picardi Place offers self-catering and en-suite accommodation with private hot tubs in every suite, alongside a working farm setting with permaculture gardens, mountain and vineyard views, and an interactive “Wanna-be-Italiano” pasta-making course. Picardi Place is a popular wedding, year-end function, and getaway venue for couples and groups exploring the Breedekloof wine farms.

Accommodation

Picardi Place offers a choice of beautifully furnished guest rooms, including a self-catering cottage and several double en-suite rooms, each with a private entrance overlooking the garden and surrounding farmlands.

• The Chamomile Cottage, a completely eco-friendly, open-plan self-catering unit with a downstairs bedroom with a king-size bed and two upstairs loft areas each with two single beds
• The Lavender Room, described by guests as spacious and beautifully decorated
• The Thyme Executive Room
• Double and twin/double en-suite rooms, each with a king-size bed or twin single beds
• Wi-Fi, a bar fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities in every room
• A private hot tub in every suite

Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Guests consistently praise small hospitality touches, including fudge on arrival, fresh soaps, and freshly refilled rusks and coffee each day, alongside the hot tub experience, which multiple guests describe as a highlight of their stay.

The Pasta Course and Farm Experience

Picardi Place’s signature “Wanna-be-Italiano” pasta course teaches guests the art of making fresh, authentic Italian pasta by hand, without machines, in a fun, creative, and interactive setting. The farm’s permaculture garden is a specific highlight for many visitors, described by reviewers as a must-see, with vegetables and herbs grown on-site feeding directly into meals served at Picardi Place. Guests can also enjoy local wine tasting, a fireplace, and countryside walks as part of the broader farm experience.

Weddings and Functions

Picardi Place hosts weddings and receptions on the farm, with its gardens, mountain views, and vineyard surroundings providing a picturesque, relaxed setting. One wedding guest described the venue as “pretty as a picture with beautiful gardens,” with food fresh out of the garden and host Jaco making guests feel at home and spoiled throughout the celebration. Another guest called it one of the best weddings they had attended, praising Jaco for going the extra mile numerous times. Picardi Place is also used as a year-end function venue for groups wanting a countryside setting away from the city.

One reviewer specifically noted that the road leading to Picardi Place is a rough, sandy dirt road, best accessed by an SUV or 4×4 rather than a low-clearance or luxury vehicle; this is worth factoring into event planning and guest communications, particularly for larger functions where multiple vehicles will be arriving.

Dining

Meals at Picardi Place draw on the farm’s own permaculture garden, with fresh, home-style cooking that guests consistently describe as delicious. Breakfast is included, with rusks, coffee, and fresh garden produce forming a regular part of the Picardi Place dining experience.

Getting There and Contact

Picardi Place is at Picardi Farm, Slanghoek Road, Rawsonville, Western Cape, 6845, roughly 4 kilometres from Rawsonville’s centre and approximately 71.8 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport.

• Phone: +27 82 788 9019
• Email: ja**@*************co.za
• Website: picardiplace.co.za

Best For

Picardi Place suits couples and small groups wanting a farm-based wedding or getaway in the Breedekloof wine region, guests wanting a hands-on Italian pasta-making experience, and wedding parties looking for a bride’s overnight stay-and-prepare venue for a Rawsonville-area wedding. Host Jaco is repeatedly named and praised by guests, including one wedding planner who described Picardi Place’s team as consistently going the extra mile. Guests planning to bring low-clearance vehicles or arrange larger groups should be aware of the farm’s dirt-road access and plan accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Picardi Place located?
A: Picardi Place is at Picardi Farm, Slanghoek Road, Rawsonville, Western Cape, 6845, in the Breedekloof wine region. It is roughly an hour’s drive from Cape Town and about 4 kilometres from Rawsonville’s centre.

Q: Does every room at Picardi Place have a hot tub?
A: Yes, every suite at Picardi Place includes a private hot tub. Guests consistently describe the hot tub experience as one of the highlights of their stay.

Q: Can you host a wedding at Picardi Place?
A: Yes, Picardi Place hosts weddings and receptions on the farm, with gardens, mountain views, and vineyard surroundings as a backdrop. It’s also a popular overnight stay-and-prepare venue for brides getting married in the Rawsonville area.

Q: What is the pasta course at Picardi Place?
A: Picardi Place’s “Wanna-be-Italiano” pasta course teaches guests to make fresh, authentic Italian pasta entirely by hand, without machines. It’s a fun, interactive experience run on-site as part of a stay.

Q: Is Picardi Place accessible by a normal car?
A: Access can be challenging for low-clearance or luxury vehicles, as one guest noted the road leading to Picardi Place is a rough, sandy dirt road best suited to an SUV or 4×4. It’s worth confirming current road conditions with the property before arrival, especially for events with multiple guest vehicles.

Q: Is breakfast included at Picardi Place?
A: Yes, breakfast is included at Picardi Place, with fresh produce from the property’s own permaculture garden regularly featuring in meals. Rusks, coffee, and other small touches are refilled daily for guests.

Q: Who runs Picardi Place?
A: Picardi Place is run by host Jaco, who is repeatedly praised by guests for his warm hospitality and attention to detail. Reviewers describe Jaco as making guests feel immediately at home, from small touches like fresh mint in the water to the overall garden and farm experience.

Q: How do I book Picardi Place?
A: You can enquire about booking Picardi Place by calling +27 82 788 9019 or emailing ja**@*************co.za. The property is also bookable through platforms such as LekkeSlaap.

For more farm stays and wedding venues in Rawsonville and the Breedekloof wine region, browse our Rawsonville event venues directory, or explore all Western Cape event venue listings on Event Venues SA for venues across the province.