Fodor's Expert Review Schoone Oordt

1 Swellengrebel St., Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740, South Africa Fodor's Choice

The ultimate luxury getaway, this renovated Victorian manor house—with original ceilings, wooden floors, and antique furnishings—manages to seamlessly combine five-star decadence with unpretentious family hospitality. Rooms are set in the lush gardens behind the main house and have king-size beds with goose-down bedding, wool carpets, and restored Victorian baths. The restaurant, in the conservatory of the main house, serves lavish three-course breakfasts and delicious dinners featuring dishes like saffron pasta with black garlic and cinnamon pork ragu.

PROS

  • glorious gardens with a swimming pool
  • family-friendly atmosphere
  • tons of history

CONS

  • rooms are not in the main house
  • Wi-Fi can be sporadic
  • you might pile on a few pounds if you stay too long

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Family
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 028-514–1248

HOTEL DETAILS

11 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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