Augusta De Mist Country Guest House, Swellendam, Western Cape

3 Human Street, Swellendam, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact: Madeleine Harrisson, E-mail: click here
Telephone: +27 (0)28 514-2425, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 514-2057, Mobile: +27 (0)82 829-1808
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DESCRIPTION:

Experience stylish country living in a historic Cape Dutch estate dating 1802 is centrally situated in the historic heart of Swellendam. The guest house is owner managed, offering superb hospitality with great attention to detail.

3 Luxury cottages (1 double), 2 garden suites and 1 family unit, 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.

Accommodation


Room 1 : family suite, queen-size bed plus small bedroom with single bed. Bath and shower.
Room 2 : double room in main guest house, standard double bed. Shower only.
Room 3 : Garden suite : single beds or king-size bed. Shower only.
Room 4 : Free standing honeymoon garden suite : Queen-size bed. Double bath and shower
Room 5 + 6 : 1 very spacious thatched cottage, ideal for group or family. Bath and shower.
Room 7 : Luxury cottage, king-size bed, spa-bath, walk-in shower, double basin
Room 8 : Luxury honeymoon cottage, king-size bed, spa-bath, walk-in shower, double basin

Facilities & Services


Breakfast under the vines in summer and in front of a 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.

• Guest lounge, veranda and patio’s
• Safe off street parking
• Large salt water swimming pool
• Laundry service
• Small interesting libary
• Picnic baskets on request
• Car wash service
• Limited smoking

Room Features


• Fresh flowers
• Complementary muskadel wine
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Stocked bar fridge
• Digital safe
• 100 % percale bedlinnen
• Gowns
• Hairdryer
• CD and radio player
• Alarm clock
• Heaters
• Fan
• Fire place in all rooms stocked with wood
• Most rooms have hot and cold air-conditioning
• Electric blankets in winter
• Television
• Some with microwave
• Private patio

Swellendam


Swellendam is the jewel of the Overberg and the 3rd oldest settlement in South Africa situated halfway between Cape Town and the start of the Garden Route. Swellendam is renowned for its architecture, fascinating history, potters and great outdoor life i.e. Horse riding, Hiking, Canoeing.

The area offers a variety of scenic routes which includes
• De Hope Nature Reserve for whale watching and its pristine beaches.
• The Tradouw pass to Barrydale, linking the Overberg to the Little Karoo.
• Local wineroute with some outstanding award winning wines.
• Bontebok National Park, only 7 km from Swellendam
• Golf : Well-maintained 9-hole golf course.
• Picturesque setting with fantastic views over the Langeberg mountains.
CURRENT RATES / BOOKING FORM:

Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/augustademist/rates.php
DIRECTIONS:

From Cape Town:
Take 'West' entrance into Swellendam, drive 3.2 km along main street. Just after the famous NG white church the main street splits. Take left fork for 30 metres and turn left into Human Street.

From George:
Take 'East' entrance into Swellendam via main street. Approx. 500 metres from where the buildings start you pass on your left 'La Belle Aliance' tea garden. Over small bridge turn right, left and right again into Human Street, all within aproximately 30 metres of each other.

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