South Africa
Swellendam Country Lodge
From $58 /person
4.3 Sustainability Rating
A charming guest house in Swellendam set in a lush garden
Nestled in a lush garden filled with fruit trees and frequented by a multitude of birds, Swellendam Country Lodge is a delightful guest house in the charming town of Swellendam. Set within the original manor house dating back to the 19th century, Swellendam Country Lodge offers guests an authentic country house stay, with breakfast freshly prepared and served daily, featuring homemade jams and compotes, and ingredients straight from the garden. Guests can laze away the day next to the private swimming pool or with a game of boules. Activities in town and further abroad include exploring quaint shops and boutiques, visiting the open-air museum, hikes, wine and olive oil tastings, and canoeing down the Breede River.
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0.270t CO₂
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Cottage Room (King)
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2The Cottage Room (King) comes with a king-size bed or 2 single beds, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The room is located in the back of the garden close to the swimming pool, and has a private entrance.
Cottage Room (Queen)
1•2The Cottage Room (Queen) comes with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The room is located in the back of the garden close to the swimming pool, and has a private entrance.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
2•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with either 2 twin beds or 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
2•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with either 2 twin beds or 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King)
2•2The Luxury Room (King) comes with 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
1•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with a king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Cottage Room (King)
3•2The Cottage Room (King) comes with a king-size bed or 2 single beds, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The room is located in the back of the garden close to the swimming pool, and has a private entrance.
Cottage Room (Queen)
1•2The Cottage Room (Queen) comes with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The room is located in the back of the garden close to the swimming pool, and has a private entrance.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
2•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with either 2 twin beds or 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
2•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with either 2 twin beds or 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King)
2•2The Luxury Room (King) comes with 1 king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
Luxury Room (King/Bath)
1•2The Luxury Room (King/Bath) comes with a king-sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The Luxury rooms are larger than the Cottage rooms, and come with a private entrance and a patio overlooking the garden.
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