About this property

Essential Facilities: Swartberg Backpackers in Matjiesrivier offers a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the hot tub or enjoy outdoor dining in the barbecue area. Comfortable Accommodations: The farm stay features private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and comfortable living spaces. Additional amenities include a fireplace, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Located 21 km from Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve and 42 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Swartberg Backpackers provides easy access to hiking, canoeing, and cycling. George Airport is 109 km away. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Von
    South Africa South Africa
    We absolutely loved our hosts and the true farm life experience. Amazing view of the Swartberg. Magical space. Tha k you Louis and Bianca. We left refreshed and invigorated after the fantastic experience.
  • Seanterence
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is outstanding and out of the way with you own bush pool to swim in. Anything that we needed was provided the family was brilliant towards my family and I. Thank you.
  • Katevn
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners are exceptionally welcoming and friendly, the hot tub with a view of the mountain is sensational, everything was clean and comfortable and well maintained - you can see it is all so well thought out and considers the comfort of the...
  • Rachel
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning views, friendly host,clean, and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay. Thank for your goodness .⁸
  • Schrieff
    South Africa South Africa
    Proof that simplicity works Our host, Louis was extremely warm and inviting and it was just wonderful to be out in the mountains
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    Really friendly and lovely farmer with his family.
  • Koekemoer
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely Sensational! From our arrival until we left the hosts were friendly, helpful and informative. We went on the most spectacular trail to the Waterfall and without even asking he offered to take us there and showed us the way. The unit was...
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    1. Skvělý a milý hostitel, 2. příjemné prostředí, krásné okolí, 3. Možnost zapálit si krb, 4. Vlastní horský bazén, 5. Koupání pod vodopádem v docházkové vzdálenosti, 6. Kompletní vybavení, 7. Absolutní čistota, vše v pořádku! 8. Navíc káva,...
  • Tendai
    South Africa South Africa
    A real authentic farm stay. Off grid living with all the comforts. The fireplace, the beautiful view and the quietness what's not to like
  • Bernd
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Ruhe, Hilfsbereitschaft Gastgeber. Sehr gutes Restaurant in ca. 1km

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.3
Host review score
Get away from it all! Enjoy an Eco-friendly farm experience at the foot of the world-famous Swartberg Mountain Pass, 45km outside of Oudtshoorn. Enjoy swimming in our mountain swimming pool with views of nature all around you. Solar electricity, organic gardening, free range livestock, chicken, rabbits. Be refreshed, re-energized and regenerated!
I am an extrovert, love people and the nature. Our family is living on an eco friendly farm. Our outlook is organic and self sustainable.
Swartberg Backpackers is situated on a farm next to the Cape Nature Reserve. We are just below the magnificent Swartberg Pass where people travel and view the spectacular views on the mountains throughout the year. The well-known Cango caves are 17km from us. There is also a Game Farm close-by and you can drive there late in the afternoon and view the wild life without entering their premises.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Swartberg Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Swartberg Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.