A place to discover – A place to enjoy your time
Swellendam Country Lodge offers quality accommodation in a stylish and friendly atmosphere. It is a well-liked base to explore this beautiful part of the country.
The 6 comfortable guest rooms are surrounded by large gardens with many South African plants and birds to enjoy. A unique setting. Swellendam is 2.5 hours from Cape Town, and is bordering on the Garden Route and the Route 62. The coast and the Little Karoo are within easy reach. Situated in a beautiful landscaped garden, this Guest House is a perfect place to unwind. It provides quality in every detail, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere. The characteristic interior combines a natural, modern style with classic elements.
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.
Four Star Accommodation – Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Superior Quality – Automobile Association South Africa
Great Comfort / Luxury – Portfolio Collection 2012
Swellendam Country Lodge has six comfortable guest rooms surrounded by yellowwood trees, fruit trees and palms. All rooms have a private veranda overlooking the beautiful garden. You will enjoy this friendly environment with a variety of colourful South African plants and birds.
The accommodation is styled with an eye for detail: reed ceilings, natural colours and quality fixtures and fittings. There are four well-equipped luxury rooms with a spacious bathroom en suite. Two other rooms are standard rooms: comfortable, slightly smaller garden rooms, suitable for a shorter stay.
A variety of activities on your doorstep
Swellendam is one of the oldest towns of South Africa and has much to offer. The famous open-air Drostdy Museum, excellent restaurants, shops and art-and-craft projects, charming historical buildings, a beautiful golf course, 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.
Day Trips
There is an endless selection of activities and day trips to choose from. A visit to the 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 is also recommended: flower fringed roads, spectacular vineyards and world-class wines in Robertson and surroundings. The 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 if you need assistance in planning your day trips.
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