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The country road winds past vineyards and orchards to Klippe Rivier Country House, a magnificent Cape Dutch Country House, circa 1820, on the outskirts of historic Swellendam, two hours from Cape Town and the Garden Route. Klippe Rivier Country House, a fine example of the white-walled beauty of the Cape, was the family home of Presidents Steyn and Reitz. Recall the gracious past with its spacious voorkamer and reception rooms where gleaming yellowwood floors enhance beautiful antiques. AccommodationThe original ‘waenhuis’ and stables have been converted into luxury air-conditioned bedrooms preserving much of the original ambience. Downstairs, spacious bedrooms each have an open fireplace, dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Loft rooms upstairs under thatch offer mountain views and have private balconies. A secluded cottage is ideal for honeymooners. Hopley Room: Upstairs under thatch with twin double beds, air-conditioning, heating, private balcony, separate loo and full bathroom. Barry Room: Upstairs under thatch with twin double beds, air-conditioning, heating, private balcony separate loo and full bathroom with Victorian bath. Lourens Room: Upstairs under thatch with twin double beds, air-conditioning, heating, private balcony, separate loo and full bathroom. Steyn Room: Queen size bed, own herb garden, open fireplace, air-conditioning, separate loo, generous shower and full Victorian bath. Reid Room: Twin double beds, own herb garden, open fireplace, air-conditioning, separate loo, generous shower and full Victorian bath. Reitz Room: Queen size bed, own herb garden, open fireplace, air-conditioning, separate loo, generous shower and full Victorian bath. Cottage: Under thatch with king-size bed, open fireplace, patio, satellite TV, separate loo, generous shower and Victorian bath. Room Facilities: • Fluffy white towels • Bath gowns and slippers • Telephone • Hairdryer • Fruit bowl • Fresh flowers • Bottled water • Air-conditioning • Open fireplaces in downstairs rooms and cottage • Private balconies in upstairs bedrooms Other Facilities: • Satellite TV in Guest Lounge and Cottage • Covered parking • Car washing offered • Swimming pool • Wi-Fi in the Manor House • Library • Restaurant • German spoken Attractions & ActivitiesRelax at the saltwater pool and enjoy the company of owls in the oaks. Visit the Drostdy Museum, Bontebok Park and nearby wine route, or the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Horse riding can be arranged. At the end of the day return to the peace of the farm and sample excellent country cuisine and Cape wines. A friendly welcome awaits from Taffy the Corgi and Magic the black cat. ACCREDITATIONS
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