Set in Somerset West, this self-catering apartment features a garden with an outdoor pool. Swallow's Nest boasts views of the Helderburg Mountains. Strand beach is 8 km from Swallow's Nest. This apartment offers a fully-equipped kitchen, a lounge overlooking the garden and pool, and a patio with mountain views. The bathroom has a shower. There are a number of wine farms and markets in the surrounding areas, while Somerset Mall is 6 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 31 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Somerset West
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  • E
    Namibia Namibia
    Bed was very comfortable, kitchen well equipped, wifi & TV top notch. The solar power supply system meant we didn't notice the ongoing loadshedding - this was really good. Will be back!
  • Anita
    South Africa South Africa
    initially i was not comfortable as i was expatiating more people around but realised it was for quiet peaceful times that i really enjoyed
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is my third stay at Swallows Nest and as always it was great. The hosts are friendly, helpful and professional. May you go from strength to strength.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ellen & Fritz Solms

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Ellen & Fritz Solms
The apartment is a self cater ideal for those longer stays as the kitchen is very well equipped. Offering the necessary crockery, pots, pans, cutlery and yes even a pasta maker. as well as a stove with oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, filter coffee machine, French Press coffee filter, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, a clothes washing machine for those longer stays as well as a clothes drying rack for hanging the clothes on. The lounge, kitchen and dining area are open plan with the lounge looking out of a large glass window and door onto the outside sitting area with a view onto the garden and swimming pool. The patio area includes a little braai/barbeque and leads to a heated swimming pool. The view includes the Helderberg and Hottentot Hollands mountains. The bedroom offers a super king size bed and plenty of cupboard space to unpack your clothes in. The bathroom offers a bath with a shower over the bath. We hope you will love the quiet atmosphere and all that Somerset West and the Winelands has to offer.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in our apartment and hope you will enjoy your stay here. Ellen and I (Fritz) enjoy meeting new people and making them comfortable. We also enjoy nature and our pets.
Our neighbourhood has lovely mountain views is close to the beach about 10 minutes out of rush hour, surrounded by wine farms, good restaurants, good access to Stellenbosch -20 minutes drive with Cape Town 40 km away. The neighbourhood is peaceful and offers only a short drive away a number of beautiful hikes and mountain bike trails for the nature enthusiast. To mention a few; there is the beautiful Helderberg Nature Reserve, Boegoekloof Hiking Trail, the three day Boland Hiking Trail, the seven and four day Cape Winelands Walk, Grabouw offering Suicide and Riviersonderend 17Km trail of about 9 hours. Restaurants in the area are plentiful. We enjoy Blue Waters Giuseppe's Pizzeria as well as The Farmhouse. Steffanie's Place is really close by and highly rated.
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swallow's Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

Swallow's Nest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the bathroom and the bedroom are accessible via stairs.

Please inform Swallow's Nest in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Swallow's Nest

  • Swallow's Nest can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Swallow's Nest is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Swallow's Nest is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Swallow's Nest is 1.3 miles from the centre of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Swallow's Nest has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Swallow's Nest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Swimming Pool
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Swallow's Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swallow's Nest on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.