217 Voortrek Street, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
#19 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Swellendam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 133 B&B reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 March 2024
Marietha
South AfricaDid not have b/f
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Pauleze
South AfricaOld charm, loved the open shower
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Manefeldt
South AfricaEverything was perfect.
What a beautiful house with a huge garden! So peaceful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Stefania
ItalyIt’s a lovey old house with beautiful furniture and decorations. The owner was also very kind and welcoming. Recommended if you stay in Swellendam!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Sharon
South AfricaLoved the pool and the location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Elsie
South AfricaThe historical buildings, comfort, host, everything was beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Julia
South AfricaLiked everything about it
The layout
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Louis
United StatesNothing
History of building and Swellendam
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Lawrence
South AfricaProbably not for you if you need all the "mod' con's" like flat screen TV, DSTV, air con, etc., but absolutely perfect for us. Traffic noise.
Wonderful, authentic, old Cape Dutch heritage home, sympathetically restored and maintained, with yellow wood beams and ceiling boards, period furniture and collectables. Set in a lovely, large established, traditionally landscaped garden. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Terry
South AfricaPerfct for our dog, beautiful gardens, great location, calm and peaceful estate, comfy bed! Password to stay there: Relax!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Kmar03
SpainNothing.
Everything. I would certainly recommend it. . Lizette treated us like family.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Michael
South AfricaBeautiful garden, Lovely original national monument house with genuine antiques and features, very friendly and informative hostess and staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Francois
South AfricaThey need braai facilities inside the unit. There is a fire place inside but not allowed to braai inside. Especially on a ice cold rainy. Except for the braai facilities excellent accommodation, position and staff. One of the best places I have stayed in. ❤
Everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Mon
New ZealandGreat location and an amazing cottage in the old stables!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Hammond
South Africanothing
On arrival we were warmly welcomed by Lizette. She took us around the homestead and shared the deep and interesting history of the homestead. It was very comfortable and had all we needed, very well stocked. The gardens are so peaceful with benches to sit out in the garden. We met the lovely Estelle the next morning. For the price it is well worth it. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Carla
South AfricaApartment just needs a heater / electric blanket. (It has a wall heater but not sufficient)
Beautiful property and garden. The one bedroom apartment was spotless. Just needs a heater / electric blankets as its cold inside and air flows underneath the doors. Everything else was lovely, especially the sweets and rusks as something extra.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Lee
South AfricaVery central!
Historic!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Fran
South AfricaThe weather LOL
The heritage of the building inside and out. One of my best stays yet through Bookings.com
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Avril
South AfricaThere are no real cooking facilities & we had expected to be able to self cater. The cottage is right on the main road, so there is a fair bit of road noise. The little kitchen & everything in it needs a bit of a clean.
The cottage is lovely but a bit cold. Gorgeous gardens and main house. Very comfortable beds & very friendly host who arranged for us to check in early.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Cathy
United KingdomA beautiful old farm house with lovely decorated rooms. The host and staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Michelle
South AfricaThat we only planned to stay for 1 night
Everything. We would definitely stay there again. We had everything we needed.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Christopher
South AfricaIt would be nice to have access to a fire place.
Liz is a fantastic host, and the property, garden and surroundings are beautiful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Estelle
South AfricaHahaha, the plumbing also old remember . . . not too bad though
So privileged to be able to share in the history of this beautiful house and the experience was precious
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Kirsten
South AfricaThis apartment in a converted stable is super comfortable. The space was well-furnished and had everything we needed for our short stay. The gardens are beautiful and wonderful to wander through. We loved the bench swing at the pool and the smell of roses throughout the garden. The location is great, just at the edge of town with easy access to everything you need.
Stayed in April 2023
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