Schoone Oordt Country House
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Schoone Oordt Country House
No.2 of Cultural Hotels in Western Cape
1 Swellengrebel St, Swellendam, Western Cape 6740, South Africa
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With a stay at Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 6 minutes by foot from Drostdy Museum. This family-friendly country house is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Free parking
Airport drop-off available
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Amenities
Golf Course
Outdoor swimming pool
Horse Riding
Hiking
Private ParkingFree
Airport pick-up
Bar
Bowling Alley
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Property Description
With a stay at Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 6 minutes by foot from Drostdy Museum. This family-friendly country house is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital.
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4.8/5
AmazingCleanliness4.8
Amenities4.8
Location4.8
Service4.8
All 54 Reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Lifestyle Art Shop
(170m)
Landmarks: Bukkenburg Pottery Studio & Guest Cottage
(280m)
Landmarks: The Teatro at Ten on Main
(330m)
Landmarks: Swellendam Caravan Park
(350m)
Landmarks: Drostdy Museum
(370m)
Landmarks: Cardio Zone Gym
(500m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
7
Luxury Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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7
Family Suite(2 Adults+4 Children)
Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 4 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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9
Family Cottage (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
Check Availability
9
Honeymoon Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Check Availability
Guest Reviews
4.8/5
Amazing
54 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.8
- Amenities4.8
- Location4.8
- Service4.8
Average for similar properties in Swellendam
AI Summary
The property boasts a beautiful pool, spacious rooms, and exceptional service. Guests appreciate the central location near downtown amenities. The 3-course breakfast is a standout feature.
DANIEL_Tully
November 8, 2024
Upon arriving at the Schoone Oordt, you are welcomed by friendly professional staff who cannot go far enough to ensure your stay spectacular. My wife and I had the most amazing stay at this beautiful venue in swellendam. I cannot recommend this venue any higher, for anybody passing down through South Africa / garden route / Cape Town area. You must visit this venue, you will be amazed. Thank you very much to all the team at Schoone Oordt, the next time we are in South Africa, we will be staying again but for longer.
mjfooks
November 1, 2024
Exceptional boutique experience. Accommodation, service, dining all top notch. This was the third location in our trip to SA. As a tired old business traveller I’ve had a guts worth of business hotels and was determined to mix things up on this progress through the rainbow nation. Following an exhilarating drive from Stellenbosch we were warmly welcomed and refreshed. We enjoyed a magnificent dinner, cocktails and excellent wine. The thing that stood out the most though was the true warmth of all the team and the host. Who needs chain hotels when such delights can be found, not me.
Sara B
October 22, 2024
What an absolutely beautiful place to stay on our drive down the garden route… Alison and Richard have created the most incredible guest house which we were so lucky to have called home for 1 night!! The staff, the surroundings, the service…. THE FOOD!!! I cannot recommend Schoone Oordt highly enough and hope we’ll be able to return one day! Thank you thank you thank you for having us ❤️
Jo K
October 23, 2024
This is a beautifully renovated house in Swellendam, with well manicured gardens and a small pool with sun loungers. All the staff were lovely and the food was great. One day we asked for a picnic basket as we were going for a hike in Bontebok NP and they provided a fantastic array of food for us. Be aware that breakfast is a three course meal and, whilst delicious, will leave you stuffed! There was only a small issue with the room that means they didn’t receive 5 stars and that is that the shower looked great but was unfortunately just a very underwhelming dribble. We had a negroni one night but it was not great - no ice was used, no orange, and it felt a little slap dash in approach when the rest of our experience was excellent.
kathryndouglas2016
October 17, 2024
We have just had a fabulous luxury overnight stay at this beautiful country house hotel. Staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming, they can’t do enough for you. The accommodation is spacious, tastefully designed and extremely comfortable and the food is something else! Would highly recommend to everyone to stop off on your garden route journey at Schoone Oordt in Swellendam.
araf
August 10, 2024
Stayed for two nights in Room 2 which was warm and cosy with a log fire and hot water bottles. Lovely welcome with tea and scones. Food was spectacular with dinner on our first night (risotto heavenly) and breakfasts to die for including a stellar soufflé omelette. Hazelnut Espresso Martini at dinner was spectacular. The owner Alison was on site and it was obvious from our chats with her that she loved her country house and was very welcoming. The pictures of the property attracted us to book in the first place and we were not disappointed. Swellendam is a nice quiet town to visit.
Guest User
January 25, 2025
Quint and cosy. Staff amazingly friendly and the restaurant dinner was out of this world. The food was absolutely exquisite, with flavours that would be hard to beat. The room was well equipped, very comfortable and exceedingly quiet. So glad we chose this place
Guest User
January 23, 2025
A absolute gem. This place is exceptional with the friendliest of staff who make it their business to anticipate one's needs. The food (both breakfasts and eve meals) are a sheer delight for the tastebuds. Rooms are spacious with excellent facilities. ps it's our fourth visit
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
Outdoor swimming pool
Horse Riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Private Parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Bar
Bowling Alley
Off-site
Squash Court
Off-site
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Center
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Luggage Storage
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Pool with view
Saltwater pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private Parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Wake-Up Call
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Lobby Bar
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Halal meals provided
Health & Wellness
Bowling Alley
Off-site
Squash Court
Off-site
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Horse Riding
Off-site
Kayaking
Off-site
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Activities
Game Room
Public Areas
Smoking Area
Picnic Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Business Center
Postal Service
Fax/Copying Service
Wedding Service
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
The property will provide check-in details after booking
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Managed by a Private Host
This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
Property Description
- Opened: 1853
- Renovated: 2020
- Number of Rooms: 9
With a stay at Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 6 minutes by foot from Drostdy Museum. This family-friendly country house is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Conservatory Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Conservatory Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.