Welcome to South Africa's first ever five-star guest house - and still the best value upmarket B&B on the Garden Route.
A national monument and one of the oldest houses in Swellendam, our beautiful Victorian bed & breakfast - right on the Garden Route - radiates an old-world charm and rustic elegance that has made it famous the world over.
All rooms are air conditioned and furnished with fine handcrafted furniture, antiques and beautiful original paintings, prints and photographs.
A choice of either a sumptuous, English style cooked breakfast or an extensive Continental breakfast, both served with Diana’s jaw-dropping selection of homemade preserves and fresh-from-the-oven muffins.
- Recommended restaurants in Swellendam are within easy and safe walking distance.
- Complimentary regional wine each evening with the hosts and fellow guests.
- Complimentary lifts to and from restaurants (although most of Swellendam's finest restaurants are just a minute or two stroll from the Hideaway)
The Queen Elizabeth Suite
Named after the pink Queen Elizabeth Rose, the Queen Elizabeth Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned suite that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden where we have over 600 rose bushes, and abundant birdlife. The ceilings of this suite are of Spanish reed and are tied in the traditional manner. The beams are local pine. The king-size bed was made by our cousin Adin from Canary Pine to his own design, as are the side tables and lamps. The mattress was custom made for us by the School for the Blind in Worcester.
The Double Delight Suite
Named after the deep pink and cream Double Delight Rose, the Double Delight Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned suite with en-suite bathroom that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden. The ceilings of this suite are of Spanish reed and are tied in the traditional manner. The beams are local pine. The queen-size bed is made from Yellowwood and Kiaat to cousin Adin's design, as are the side tables which are made from Canary Pine and Cypress.
The Ecstasy Rose Suite
Our latest addition, and equivalent of a Honeymoon suite, the beautifully appointed Ecstasy Rose Suite is named after the Ecstasy rose which grows abundantly in the gardens outside the room. With fantastic mountain views, featuring a Queen Size leather Sleigh bed with hand crafted side tables made from Rose Wood. The dresser and wardrobe are original stinkwood antiques. A large luxurious bathroom with double bath, double vanity and double walk-in shower.
The Peace Suite
Named after the well-known Peace Rose, the Peace Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned en-suite room that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden. The two single beds and dressing table are made from old Stinkwood and were manufactured in Pretoria at the turn of the 19 th Century. The coffee table was made early in the 19th Century for the Cloetes of Cape Town and is in fact made from Stinkwood that was cut in the mountains behind Swellendam.
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