Swellendam Country Lodge Guest House in Swellendam Cape Overberg
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Loadshedding Proof

  • Inverter and backup batteries
  • Solar power
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights
  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests13
  • Rooms/Units6
  • Wir SprechenDeutsch

Swellendam Country Lodge is a 4 star graded guest house offering Swellendam accommodation in 6 guest rooms.

About Swellendam Country Lodge

Swellendam Country Lodge offers quality accommodation in Swellendam in a stylish and friendly atmosphere. It is a well-liked base to explore this beautiful part of South Africa. But it is also a perfect place to unwind, a place to discover and enjoy. The six comfortable guest rooms are surrounded by large gardens with many South African plants and birds to enjoy. A unique setting.

Accommodation

In the garden, separate from the main house, are the luxury rooms. Another two garden-rooms are situated on the position of the former coach-house - ‘die waenhuis'. The accommodation is surrounded by yellowwood trees, fruit trees and palms. All rooms have a private entrance and an own veranda overlooking the beautiful garden.

Please see the individual room descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Breakfast

A generous breakfast is served outside on the veranda of the Guest House, or indoors near the fireplace on that few cold winter mornings.

Facilities

In Room Facilities
• A private entrance and veranda overlooking the garden
• Bathroom en-suite with shower, or bath and separate shower
• Towels and toiletries
• Quality beds with pure cotton linen
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Fan
• Satellite TV (DStv) with international news, sports and movie channels
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Heater
• Hair dryer
• Personal safe
• International plug
• A selection of magazines
• Detailed information on day trips and things to do

Other facilities
• Large secluded swimming pool - pool towels available
• Parking on the property
• Two restaurants next door and several restaurants within walking distance
• Free wireless internet in public area - laptop available
• English, German, Afrikaans and Dutch spoken

Secluded in the garden is a large sparkling pool for the warm summer days. Generous breakfasts are served outside on the veranda of the main house, or indoors near the fireplace on a winter morning. For lunch or dinner you can stroll to the terrace of one of the restaurants next door to enjoy their good country food. Other excellent restaurants and shops are nearby.

Activities and day trips

Swellendam Country Lodge is a comfortable stopover on your way between Cape Town, and destinations along the Garden Route or the Route 62. More and more visitors are staying for a longer period of time to experience the ‘true feel' of this beautiful part of the Western Cape.

Swellendam is one of the oldest towns of South Africa and has much to offer to visitors: charming historical buildings, the famous open-air Drostdy Museum, a beautiful golf course, excellent restaurants, shops and art-and-craft projects are just a few examples.

On the fringe of the town, you will find the Bontebok National Park and the Marloth Nature Reserve; nature parks that provide various possibilities for hiking, horse riding, and bird watching.

There is an endless selection of activities and day trips to choose from. A visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve to see the whales, or a drive to the southernmost point of the continent in Cape Agulhas. Canoeing on the Breede River, or a day trip through the Little Karoo with its charming rural villages.

A wine tasting trip through the towns of Robertson, Bonnievale and Ashton is also recommended: flower fringed roads, spectacular vineyards and world-class wines. This Robertson Wine Route represents about 50 wineries - from small family owned boutique wineries to medium state-of-the-art estates and large modern wineries.

Swellendam Country Lodge offers detailed route descriptions and other services should you need assistance in planning your day trips.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Pool towels supplied
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)
  • Television (Smart TV)
  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with Deukom)
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Inverter and backup batteries
  • Solar power
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Halaal Friendly
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch
  • Flemish
  • German

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Cottage Twin (or King)

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Cottage Twin (or King)

A slightly smaller garden room with a private veranda furnished with twin beds (can be changed into a king size bed - please request this after confirming your booking, if required). The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. Facilities include a mini bar, satellite TV, free wireless internet, fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-1 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Cottage Queen

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Cottage Queen

A slightly smaller garden room with a private veranda and furnished with a Queen size bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. Facilities include satellite TV, free wireless internet, mini bar, fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-1 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Luxury Twin (or King)

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Luxury Twin (or King)

Garden room with a private veranda furnished with twin beds (can be changed into a king size bed - please request this after confirming your booking, if required). The spacious bathroom en-suite is equipped with a separate bath and shower, hand basin and toilet. Facilities include a mini bar, satellite TV, free wireless internet, ceiling fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-1 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Luxury King Room

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Luxury King Room

Garden room with a private veranda and furnished with a generous King-size bed. The spacious en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basins and toilet. Other facilities in the room include a mini bar, satellite TV, free wifi, ceiling fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Luxury Twin (or King)

See rates & availability
Luxury Twin (or King)

Garden room with a private veranda furnished with twin beds (can be changed into a king size bed - please request this after confirming your booking, if required). The spacious bathroom en-suite has a walk-in shower, hand basins and toilet. Facilities include mini bar, satellite TV, free wireless internet, ceiling fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Luxury King Room

See rates & availability
Luxury King Room

Garden room with a private veranda and furnished with a King-size bed. The spacious bathroom en-suite is equipped with a separate bath and shower, hand basins and toilet. Other facilities include a mini bar, satellite TV, free wireless internet, ceiling fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, hair dryer.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with Deukom)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-1 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

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10 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Es war ein traum, wir kommen wieder!

March 2018

Andreas (Germany)

Verified reviewexcellent

Keep it the way it is, don’t change a thing. We had a wonderful stay at Swellendam Country Lodge. The rooms were excellent, the hospitality was super and breakfast was delicious! The service with the always smiling and helpful Bettie, and her lovely staff were excellent. Heiko makes the best omelette in the world. The overall impression was one of a well run guesthouse. This was one of our best stays in South Africa. Keep it the way it is, don’t change a thing.

September 2009

Andrew (New York)

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Need to Know

Response timeSwellendam Country Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome, a cot is available on request.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 220km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h30
Check-out by 11h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since July 2009

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