Schoone Oordt Country House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Surrounded by rolling fields and the majestic Langeberg Mountain range, this picturesque country house is the ideal romantic getaway for guests looking for pure relaxation. Schoone Oordt Country House, a much-photographed Victorian landmark in Swellendam, offers you all you require for an utterly comfortable stay. Tucked away on over 16404 ft² of lush grounds, guests have access to woodland glades, a stunning swimming pool and a fragrant rose garden. Breakfasts are extensive, delicious and served in the sunlight-filled conservatory in the mornings. Guests can enjoy dinner at the Conservatory Restaurant at Schoone Oordt by prior reservation, and complimentary afternoon tea. All suites, designed to blend in with the character of the main house, are decorated with special and antique furnishings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shurvir
    South Africa South Africa
    “The breakfast was creative and delicious with a lot of south african flavours. It was filling and the service was very good.”
  • Karishma
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Quaint comfortable country house with great service, super friendly, helpful staff!”
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    “An exceptionally comfortable place to relax and enjoy the beautiful town with an excellent location. The staff go above and beyond to make us feel like special guests. The rooms have great privacy and the grounds have plenty of options to walk...”
  • Clive
    South Africa South Africa
    “Third stay and would return. Fantastic new year dinner and exceptional breakfast.”
  • George
    Spain Spain
    “We spent 3 weeks traveling SA and these guys set the absolute gold standard, hands down. - Charming property in a former colonial setting - Beautiful rooms with a log fire, huge bathrooms. - Incredible food for lunch and dinner - Car wash for...”
  • Noelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “There is a reason they say this is the best place in town. It really is a bit of Victorian luxury - the place really is gorgeous. Great bar for wine and G&Ts with Ratchet the Maine Coon providing a "Big Cat" sighting on the lounge sofa. Staff were...”
  • Jill
    United States United States
    “The dining experience was great. The food was imaginative and very tasty.”
  • Steve
    South Africa South Africa
    “So good to visit Schoone Oordt again - wonderful, peaceful setting and exceptional breakfast. Thanks Alison and her team!”
  • Lodewyk
    Canada Canada
    “great location in town staff were amazing - small touches like washing the cars before departure, their friendly attitude and their willingness to assist in making everything perfect. rooms were large and well equipped. any concerns were attended...”
  • Omer
    Israel Israel
    “Amazing Victorian house, well organized and maintained. the family that own the hotel really nice and must say that the breakfast was delicious! we didn’t eat dinner there but it looks pretty good as well.”

Managed by Our family

Company review score: 9.8Based on 268 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We stumbled upon Schoone Oordt whilst searching for a farm in the area. We also stumbled upon the fact that we were pregnant, which was quite fortuitous, considering that we wanted to raise children in the country. It was simply love at first sight with both baby and the house and so begins a loooong story spanning many years (many more than anticipated).

Property info

We bought the property in 2003, it was a family home, not our family home, but a family home. We spent 4 years completely restoring the Manor House, building the rooms (which are separate and private) and landscaping the gardens. We didn't have a huge amount of money, so did the majority of the work ourselves. We then spent another 5 years onsite building up the business and growing our family. Eventually moving offsite to take care of our children for 9 years. 2020 being 2020, we moved back to live onsite and manage our oldest 'baby' ourselves again. Staying with us is an authentic South African Hospitality experience and we hope guests feel as though they are staying with the best of friends.

Neighborhood info

The Swellendam area offers guests an abundance of activities. Hiking, horse-trails, bike-trails, trail-runs, watersports as well as visits to the nearby Nature Reserves are a must. A trip to the De Hoop Nature Reserve for seasonal whale watching cannot be missed, a short journey over the Tradouw’s Pass for milkshakes in Barrydale as well as a day trip wine-tasting in the Robertson Wine Valley. Along with a nine-hole golf course, quaint coffee shops, the renowned Drostdy museum, berry & lavender-picking, great restaurants and a feast of art, Swellendam spoils its visitors for choice.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Conservatory
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 862.50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.