accommodation

The Hideaway

Swellendam, South Africa
★★★★★

About The Hideaway

A national monument and one of the oldest houses in Swellendam, the Hideaway Guest House boasts four very spacious and elegant individually decorated rooms in a lush, green garden setting with amazing views of the Langeberg mountains.

All rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with fine handcrafted furniture, antiques and beautiful original paintings, prints and photographs. They all have fully stocked minibars, a large selection of teas, coffees and hot chocolate, homemade shortbread, a decanter of Port and one of Muscadel. DSTV and free WI-FI throughout. Laundry is free for guests staying more than one night. Our gardens are stocked with hundreds of scented roses and we have the largest natural swimming pool in South Africa, filled with fresh pure water which makes the skin feel soft and hydrated after swimming. Our guest lounge and stoep have fabulous mountain views, full wifi audiovisual, air conditioning, fireplace and are situated amongst orchards and olive groves with a stream running between banks of arum lilies and agapanthus. Guests can relax on sun loungers throughout the gardens and stroll through the beautiful rose walk enjoying the peace and tranquility of The Hideaway. Lounge available for functions, meetings, luncheon and dinner parties by arrangement.

Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Gym (nearby)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Malaria Free
Meal on Request
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Secure Parking
Spa
TV Room
Credit Card Facilities
On Site
Bird Watching
Garden Tours
Massages
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Art Galleries
Big 5
Bird Watching
Boat Cruises
Boating
Canoeing
Cultural Tours
Cycling
Fine Dining
Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
General Sightseeing
Golf
Health and Fitness Centre
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse Riding
Kayaking / Paddling
Massages
Mountain Biking
Museums
Natural History Tours
River Cruises
Rock Climbing
Scenic Flights
Walks (Self Guided)
Wine Tasting

Accommodation Options

The Double Delight Suite

This charming room has a hand made 4 poster bed, opens onto garden, fully aircon + ceiling fan. 32" DSTV, WiFi, fully stocked minibar (free while staying), Teas & coffees, port & muscadel, bathroom with HansGrohe shower and slipper bath, robes & slippers.

The Queen Elizabeth Suite

Charming room hand made 4 poster king bed, sleeper couch, opens onto garden, aircon + ceiling fan. DSTV, WiFi, fully stocked minibar (free while staying), Teas & coffees, port & muscadel, bathroom with HansGrohe shower and slipper bath, robes & slippers.

The Peace Suite

This charming room has twin beds + sleeper couch opens onto garden, fully aircon. full DSTV, WiFi, fully stocked minibar (free while staying), Teas & coffees, port & muscadel, bathroom with HansGrohe shower and slipper bath, robes & slippers.

The Ecstasy Rose Suite

Featuring a Queen leather Sleigh Bed, this charming room opens onto garden, fully aircon. DSTV, WiFi, fully stocked minibar (free while staying),teas & coffees, port & muscadel, bathroom with double shower, double basins and double bath, robes & slippers.

The Cottage

A delightful cottage with 2 ensuite bedrooms, one queen bed and one twin beds, extra beds on request. lovely living room with beautiful views, large open plan kitchen area. Air conditioning/heating. log burner, electric blankets, Teas & coffees, DSTV

Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
En-Suite
Hair Dryer
Heated Towel Rails
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mosquito Nets
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Satellite / Cable Television
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Underfloor Heating
Verandah
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★★
From the Archives
We've proudly represented The Hideaway since 2007. Here is a nostalgic look at their entry from our 2017 Printed Guide Book.
BED AND BREAKFAST - SWELLENDAM
"Experience warm hospitality and understated luxury. Spacious air-conditioned rooms open onto the gorgeous, large private garden. Enjoy the largest natural ecopool south of the equator and soak up beautiful mountain views. Walk to restaurants. Wheelchairs/pets by arrangement. 5-Star Guest House. Free Wi-Fi | Children welcome | Yoga classes & retreats."
Vintage Portfolio Collection • 2017 Edition

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