Augusta De Mist Luxury Guest House in Swellendam
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Augusta De Mist is one of the highly recommended Swellendam guest houses and provides accommodation in 2 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Cape Overberg region.

About Augusta De Mist

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.

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

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.

Room Features

Tea and coffee facilities, stocked bar fridge. Digital safe, 100 % percale bed linen, fluffy gowns.

• Hairdryer
• CD and radio player
• Alarm clock
• Heaters and Fan
• Fire place in all rooms stocked with wood
• Most rooms have hot and cold air-conditioning
• Electric blankets in winter
• Television
• Private patio

Facilities & Services

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

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.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • air-con
  • parking
  • kitchenette
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Hi fi
  • International plug point(s)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Outdoor shower or bathtub
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch

Rooms & Rates

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

Protea Garden Suite

Protea Garden Suite has a main bedroom furnished with a bespoke King-size bed leading from lounge area with fireplace. Off the main bedroom, a second smaller bedroom with queen bed for some extra quiet time. Spacious bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower, hand basins and WC. Travertine floors and wood ceiling and air-conditioning (heating and cooling) and fans. Other facilities include a digital safe, socially distant, garden views.;

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Hi fi  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

Aloe Twin Garden Suite

Aloe Twin Garden Suite is furnished with twin / two three-quarter beds. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with an inside shower, hand basins and WC AND there is a lovely, private outside shower for this suite. There is a lounge with fireplace and French doors to patio. Travertine floors, reed ceiling, air-conditioning (heating and cooling) and fan. Other facilities include a music station (with CDs), socially distant, but conveniently located, just a few steps from the historic homestead.;

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Hi fi  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

Guest Reviews

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

Verified reviewvery good

Beautiful little cottage tucked away in the upper garden. Stylishly furnished and decorated. We slept in peace!

February 2022

Anne G. (Hamburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Outstanding! An excellent experience all round, from booking to departure. Above average service, rooms, cuisine. We will be back.

January 2018

John Fullham (London, UK)

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Need to Know

Child policyThe rooms sleep adults only an are not suitable for children.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 15h00
Check-out by 11h00

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

Listed on SA-Venues.com since December 2002

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