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MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGE
Type : Self-catering Accommodation Grading : Quality Assured AA Recomended Accommodation Location : Swellendam
After Cape Town and Stellenbosch, Swellendam was the third settlement to be founded by the Dutch East India Company. The Drostdy was completed in 1747 and in the same year the new district was named Swellendam in honour of Governor Hendrik Swellengrebel and his wife Helena ten Damme. Swellendam is a busy centre of a thriving agricultural region.
Description : The cottage is completely self contained having a fully equipped kitchen, including microwave, two plate stove and fridge - lounge/dining room with fireplace - main bedroom with bay windows and mountain view has a double bed - two single beds in the loft - bathroom with bath, shower, basin and toilet. The veranda overlooks our large wild/indigenous garden with a variety of birds, leafy Swellendam and the Langeberg mountains. Safe parking under a covered carport, outdoor barbecue facilities with table and benches, under a gazebo, next to the water feature with fish pond. At the bottom of the garden is an arbour with bench on which to relax and meditate.
Accommodation :
The cottage is able to accommodate four people.
One double bedroom with double bed.
Loft area with two single beds.
Bathroom with bath/shower, toilet, basin and vanity cabinet.
TV in lounge.
Kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, two plate stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, under counter fridge.
Facilities :
Fireplace in Lounge/dining room.
Bay window in main bedroom
Veranda overlooks our large wild/indigenous garden with a variety of birds, leafy Swellendam and the Langeberg mountains.
Parking - Safe, off street, under a covered Carport.
Barbecue facilities - outdoor with table and benches, under a gazebo.
Water feature with fish pond.
Arbour with bench on which to relax and meditate, at the bottom of the garden.
Ceiling fans in lounge and main bedroom.
Aromatherapy and Reflexology treatments available by arrangement.
Tariff : 01 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 Cottage
ZAR220.00 per person per night sharing
ZAR110.00 per Child per night
Single occupation on application.
No children under 8 years
Maximum 4 people
Check in : Between 14h00 and 20h00 Check out : Before 10h00
No pets allowed
Smoking outside only
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560 Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment. The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote.
Directions on How to Get There
Swellendam is situated on the N2, 220km from Cape Town and 220km from George.
Approaching from Cape Town:
Turn left off the N2 at the 4th Swellendam exit - SWELLENDAM EAST - into Swellengrebel Street. Take the first turn left into Drostdy Street. The Drostdy Museum is on the left corner. Continue up Drostdy Street for one and a half blocks. Mountain View Cottage is clearly visible, on the right, on the crest of the hill. No 37 Drostdy Street, opposite the entrance to the Swellendam Hospital.
Approaching from George:
Turn right off the N2 at the 1st Swellendam exit - SWELLENDAM EAST - into Swellengrebel Street. Take the first turn left into Drostdy Street. The Drostdy Museum is on the left corner. Continue up Drostdy Street for one and a half blocks. Mountain View Cottage is clearly visible, on the right, on the crest of the hill. No 37 Drostdy Street, opposite the entrance to the Swellendam Hospital.
Approaching from Ashton on the R60:
At the four way Stop on Voortrek Street, turn left. Follow this road for 3km. Past Spar on the left & Information on the right. Opposite the Large White Church, turn right into Kerk Street. At a four way Stop (the third street on the right) turn right into Drostdy Street. Half a block along, Mountain View Cottage is clearly visible on the right, on the crest of the hill. No 37 Drostdy Street, opposite the entrance to the Swellendam Hospital.
Activities and Attractions :
Aromatherapy and Reflexology treatments available on site.
Within easy walking distance are a selection of restaurants & coffee shops, the Drostdy Museum, Groote Kerk, Sulina Faerie Sanctuary, Pottery studio and Art Galleries.
On our doorstep is Marloth Nature Reserve with three dams, one of which you can swim in, Bontebok National Park, Air Field, Buffeljagsriver Dam with watersport and the Tradouw Pass.
Within easy driving distance is Malagas which has the only hand drawn point left in the country. Cape Agulhas, Africa's southern most tip. De Hoop Nature Reserve, Witsand beach and Robertson wine route
What our guests say:
"This cottage was our little paradise." - Germany
"What a lovely and sunny hill. One of the most wonderful places we've seen in SA." - Belgium
"The quaintest of quaint and cosiest of cosiest! What a beautiful find. We'll be back." - Cape Town
"A wonderful holiday cottage and fantastic massage treatments. We all had a superb holiday. Thank you very much." - Scotland
"A delightful cottage with the most spectacular view. We loved walking in Marloth (Nature Reserve). Great garden and such special attention to detail. We will be back!" - Cape Town
"Stunning views. Lovely hosts. Very comfortable stay. Great massage! Thanks!" - England
"The combination of the fireplace and the massage made a rainy day sunny!" - Netherlands
"Another Christmas here and with Aromatherapy. Total relaxation". - Cape Town
"Beautiful atmosphere, incredible views! Relaxing!!!" - USA
"Tranquil and comfortable." - Australia
"Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and special place. I certainly feel rejuvenated after my Aromatherapy and we all feel relaxed and rested after our lovely stay here. Will recommend to our friends." - United Kingdom.
"It's the best B&B cottage on our South African tour!" - Germany
"A view is where the soul goes to restore itself. Feel refreshed, relaxed and in tune. Massage wonderful!" - Somerset West, South Africa
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