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Mountain View Swellendam

A cottage and lodge set in gardens overlooking the town - in Swellendam
Property / Building
Facade or entrance
Garden
Communal lounge/ TV room
Dining area
Garden
Mountain view
Pool view
Mountain view
Swimming pool
Garden view
Garden
Garden view
Garden view
Mountain view
Garden view
Garden
Natural landscape
Pool view
Garden
The Cottage - Bed
The Cottage - Bed
The Cottage - Seating area
The Cottage - Seating area
The Cottage - Bed
The Cottage - Bed
The Cottage - Bed
The Cottage - Seating area
The Cottage - Kitchenette
The Cottage - Photo of the whole room
The Cottage - Bathroom
The Cottage - Shower
The Cottage - Balcony/Terrace
The Cottage - View (from property/room)
Lodge Unit 1 - Bed
Lodge Unit 1 - Bed
Lodge Unit 1 - Kitchenette
Lodge Unit 1 - Seating area
Lodge Unit 1 - Toilet
Lodge Unit 1 - Shower
Lodge Unit 1 - View (from property/room)
Lodge Unit 1 - Balcony/Terrace
Lodge Unit 2 - Bed
Lodge Unit 2 - Bed
Lodge Unit 2 - View (from property/room)
Lodge Unit 2 - Kitchenette
Lodge Unit 2 - Shower
Lodge Unit 2 - Toilet
Lodge Unit 2 - Balcony/Terrace
Lodge unit 3 - Seating area

Rate Guide

From R1000 to R2550, depending on unit, guests and time of year

Quick Facts

Where: in Swellendam
Sleeps: 4, 3, 2, 3, 2
Pet-Friendly: No
WiFi: Yes, on entire property

Budget Getaways Review

Comprising The Cottage (sleeps 4) and The Lodge (4 units, sleeps 10 in total), and set in fynbos gardens overlooking the historic town of Swellendam against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg mountain range.

The Cottage - Cottage (free-standing) features a living room, equipped kitchen, bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 two single beds, bathroom (toilet & bath), separate shower. Guests enjoy the exclusive use of a patio & wood-fired hot tub with views over the Mountains.

Lodge Unit 1 - Located on ground level, this Studio suite features three single beds (XL), a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area and an en-suite bathroom. The private balcony enjoys views over the historic town of Swellendam and the Langeberg Mountains.

Lodge Unit 2 - Located on ground level, this Studio suite features a queen bed (XL), a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom. The private balcony enjoys views over the pool area, garden and the Langeberg Mountains.

Lodge unit 3 - Located upstairs, this open-plan unit leads onto a deck with views over Swellendam and the Langeberg Mountain range. It has a well-equipped kitchenette and a satellite TV.

Lodge Unit 4 - Located upstairs, this spacious Studio suite features a queen bed (XL), a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom. The private balcony enjoys views over the historic town of Swellendam and the Langeberg Mountains.

Area Information

Swellendam, apart from being a peaceful and certainly an appealing town with its numerous restaurants and pubs that make it such a popular stop-off en route to the Garden Route, is also a flourishing agricultural village.

Attractions

* Berry Picking * Pottery Studio * Bushbuck Trails * Hike & Picnic at Bontebok National Park * Horse Trails * Art Gallery * Wine Tasting * Day Spa * Farm Stalls * Restaurants

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