DESCRIPTIONFinalist- Best Guest house -2006 Accommodation AwardExperience country living on a historic Cape Dutch estate built 1802, centrally situated in the historic heart of Swellendam. The guest house is owner managed, offering superb hospitality with great attention to detail, focussing on quality, comfort and style.
3 Luxury cottages (1 double), 2 garden suites and 1 family unit with classic contempary decor, set in 1,5 hectares of luxuriant gardens with much indigenous flora and an abundance of birdlife.
Spacious guest areas in and around the historic house where one can relax and enjoy a drink in the lounge, on the patios or the veranda overlooking the gardens.
A memorable breakfast is given under the vines in summer and in front of the log fire in winter.
Cheese platters and a fine selection of local wines are offered -to enjoy in the comfort of your own room in front of a crackling fire or on your private patio -between November andApril, for those who want to give a full on restaurant a miss.
An easy 2,5 hrs drive from Cape Town and George.
A perfect honeymoon destination.
* 8 luxury spacious rooms and cottages
* beautiful views
* fantastic breakfast to be enjoyed under the vines.
* Aromatherapy and reflexologie by prior arrangement in the privacy of your own room.
* Secure private parking
* High standard of quality and personalised service
* Large salt water pool (pool towels are provided)
* Extensive semi-indigenous gardens to explored with pathways, water features and something interesting around everycorner.
* Prolific bird life
* Laundry service
* fully licenced
Swellendam naturally links the winelands of Stellenbosch, Worcester, Robertson and Bonnievale with the coast and the famous Garden Route, and the inland desert like area of the Little Karoo with the southern most tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. Whale watching from many parts of the nearby coast between June and November.
Swellendam is within easy reach of the charming towns of Montagu and Barrydale, via the Tradouws pass, both have hot springs, . The Bontebok Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve with its many eco-systems are a must. Spectecular horse trails and mountain walks in the Marloth Nature Reserve.
Glide over the mountains and town in a powered or non-powered glider from the local air strip.
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