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The Hideaway Guest House in Swellendam is a national monument and one of the oldest houses this town. This beautiful Victorian Bed & Breakfast is situated between Cape Town and the Garden Route in Swellendam, South Africa.
It provides an ideal stopover for guests travelling from the Cape Winelands and Hermanus to the Garden Route and Port Elizabeth or the other way around. This five - star accommodation has won numerous awards over the years and is presently in the AA Hall of Fame.
It features four spacious and elegant individually decorated rooms in a lush, green garden setting with fantastic views of the looming mountain behind. A choice of either a sumptuous, English - style cooked breakfast or an extensive Continental breakfast, both served with a jaw-dropping selection of homemade preserves and fresh-from-the-oven muffins.
The Queen Elizabeth guest room, The Ecstasy Rose Suite, The Double Delight and The Peace Suite are separate from the main building of the Hotel. They measure around 6.6m x 5.6m plus bathroom 3m x 2.4m. The fifth room which is the Homesleigh Room is distinctive as it is the only one in the original Victorian cottage. All rooms are en-suite with separate shower and bath. The Ecstasy Suite features a luxurious walk-in double shower with a double vanity and tub for two while the Homesleigh Room has a large walk-in shower only. These Suites are:
- Spacious
- Air-conditioned
- Have a private garden where we have over 600 rose bushes
Amenities
The in-house Bontebok Café offers guests an intimate lounge; the breakfast room has been constructed in traditional style with beams and reed ceilings, opening onto the garden.
Breakfast is served between 7 am and 9:30 am and in the evening sundowners are available between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The indoor swimming pool at this exclusive country retreat, "The Wallow", is ideal for relaxing after a busy day's sightseeing or after a good meal. It is enclosed by large sliding glass doors which open onto the garden, and the water is solar heated to ensure the perfect temperature.
- Unrivalled hospitality is offered to guests
- Elegant hand-crafted furnishings
- Understated luxury
- Free Wi-Fi
- Comfortable lounge to relax in and meet your hosts and fellow guests
- Recommended restaurants in Swellendam are within easy and safe walking distance
- Complimentary lifts to and from restaurants
Awards
- Five Stars have been assigned by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa to The Hideaway Guest House in Swellendam
- The Superior category has been achieved by the AA International Grading
- The Hideaway in Swellendam has been selected for the AA Hall of Fame
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Amenities
- Ensuite / Private bathroom
- Housekeeping
Activities, Sports & Leisure
Swimming
The indoor swimming pool is ideal place to relax and enjoy. The pool is enclosed by large sliding glass doors which open onto the garden and the water is solar heated to ensure the perfect temperature.
Nearby activities & attractions
- The Breede River Valley Wine Route
- Van Loveren Tasting Garden
- Cape Agulhas
- The Fynbos Road
- Elim
- Napier
- Montagu
- Tradouws Pass
- Fishing and the Breede river
- Beaches
Nearby golf course
Guests may enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful Swellendam Golf Course where the game of golf is spoilt a bit by the magnificent views which can be admired from there.
Facilities
- Garden
- Lounge
- Nearby golf course
- Outdoor patio
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Terrace
Services
Check in and Check Out Times
- Check in: 14:00
- Check out: 10:00
General Services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping service
- Luggage storage
- Porters
- Wake-up call
Available Rooms
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Ecstasy Rose Suite
- # Rooms:
- 1
This property is one of the oldest houses in the area, this Guest House has four very spacious and stunning rooms set in a lush, green garden setting with great views of the surrounding mountain.
Ecstasy Rose Suite features:
- Luxurious walk-in double shower with a double vanity and bath for two.
- Equivalent of a Honeymoon suite
- Mountain views
- Queen Size leather Sleigh bed
- Dresser and wardrobe
- Double walk-in shower
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The Double Delight Suite
- # Rooms:
- 3
Luxury Suites features:
- Air conditioned
- Furnished with fine handcrafted furniture
- Beautiful original paintings
- En-suite with separate shower and bath
- Walk-in double shower with a double vanity
- Bath for two
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The Peace Suite
- # Rooms:
- 3
Luxury Suites features:
- Air conditioned
- Furnished with fine handcrafted furniture
- Beautiful original paintings
- En-suite with separate shower and bath
- Walk-in double shower with a double vanity
- Bath for two
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The Queen Elizabeth Suite
- # Rooms:
- 3
Luxury Suites features:
- Air conditioned
- Furnished with fine handcrafted furniture
- Beautiful original paintings
- En-suite with separate shower and bath
- Walk-in double shower with a double vanity
- Bath for two
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GPS Co-Ordinates
Latitude: -34.019110
Longitude: 20.450556
Directions
George Airport
P. O. Box 10000
George 6530, South Africa
1. Head north 450 m
2. Turn right toward R404 450 m
3. Turn left toward R404 120 m
4. Turn right onto R404 2.6 km
5. Turn right to merge onto N2 Rd 201 km
6. Turn right toward Hermanus Steyn St 1.6 km
7. Turn left onto Hermanus Steyn St Destination will be on the left 160 m
"Hideaway Bed & Breakfast"
Hermanus Steyn St
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On site parking facilities are provided for guests.
Star Rating
4 Star
Awards
Five Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of SA
- The Hideaway is an official five-star guest house
Superior
- AA Grading
- The AA International graded the Hideaway 'Superior.'
AA Hall of Fame
- The AA
- The Hideaway in Swellendam selected for the AA Hall of Fame
Memberships
- AA Quality Assured Associate
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa