Swellendam Country Lodge - Guest House - B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

The Swellendam Country Lodge offers luxurious accommodation in a green setting. This boutique guest house features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. All of the rooms at Swellendam Guest House have a veranda with direct access to the garden. The rooms feature a satellite TV, a minibar and a fan. Some rooms offer views of the Langeberg Mountains. A continental breakfast or full English breakfast is served on the veranda of the main house, overlooking the garden. The guest house is next door to restaurant the Old Mill. There are several other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of the lodge. Guests can relax in the garden and outdoor pool, or explore Bontebok National Park which is just 2 km away. Hiking, golf and horse riding are all on offer in the surrounding area. Swellendam Country Lodge is 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town and 57 km from the nearest beach. Free on-site parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
South Africa South Africa
“One of the best breakfasts I have ever had in a guest house. Very friendly staff and well-presented. Lovely quiet peaceful stay in beautiful surroundings. Very professional hosts.”
Candice
New Zealand New Zealand
“The pool, exceptional breakfast, lovely staff and owners”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, great breakfast, beautiful setting, comfy room, quiet location.”
Ebrahim
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Everything, the guest house owner paid attention to details you can notice this very quickly from the entrance to the room to how he treats your request. I will come to this guest house for sure again if I pass by the same area. The facilities are...”
Wally
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent. All our requests were fulfilled. Thank you.”
Steve
South Africa South Africa
“This was the second time that we stayed at the lodge and it was just as we had remembered. The room is very nicely laid out and the shower is spacious and, as was everything else, spotless. This is one of the few venues that we have stayed in...”
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Best breakfast I have ever had in a guesthouse. Very good lots of extra touches from our hosts.”
Gneiting
Germany Germany
“We had a wonderful stay and felt very welcome. The hosts were very friendly and gave us good advices where to go etc.”
Roeland
South Africa South Africa
“Only stayed here for the night and everything was perfect. Maybe a bit of a waste because the place looks very much worth staying for at least a couple of nights.”
Don
South Africa South Africa
“The garden was exceptional! Cottages were quiet and comfortable. The bathroom met our expectations”

Managed by Jan & Vivianne Bruijn

Company review score: 9.9Based on 399 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jan & Vivianne Bruijn - owners, hosts and managers, stay and live on the property. Together with our team we are dedicated in making your stay at Swellendam Country Lodge most wonderful and relaxed.

Property information

Our guest lodge offers guests a unique experience amongst a beautiful garden filled with exotic plants and fruit trees that attracts a variety of tropical birds. Enjoy our large garden, our secluded swimming pool and our comfortable guest rooms! All is styled with upmost care and eye for detail. We offer a delightful breakfast with homemade and homegrown products! You will be welcomed and looked after by the owners themselves.

Neighbourhood information

Swellendam is a wonderful, safe and peacful historic town surrounded by mountains which give you the best views. Swellendam has a few delicious fine dining restaurants with great food and wine. Also, there are fun places to enjoy a cocktail, wine or beer with a burger or a pizza.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Swellendam Country Lodge - Guest House - B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 190 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 390 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Swellendam Country Lodge - Guest House - B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.