The Retreat Swellendam

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The Retreat Swellendam
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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 2691 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Retreat Swellendam in Swellendam offers a spacious, recently renovated villa with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a private terrace, swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Exceptional Facilities: The property features spa facilities, an open-air bath, tennis court, and bar. Additional amenities include a hot tub, indoor play area, and free WiFi. Comfortable Living: The villa offers air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a washing machine. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace or enjoy the scenic views from the terrace. Local Attractions: Located a 16-minute walk from Drostdy Museum and 2 km from Swellendam Golf Course. Nearby points include NG Church Swellendam and Marloth Nature Reserve, each 26 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Villas with:

    • Terrace

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Fishing

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tania
    South Africa South Africa
    “Attention to detail. Neat cosy amazing place. A must visit”
  • Ullrich
    Germany Germany
    “Die Atmosphäre in dem Haus sowie im Hauptgebäude. Das Personal war auch einzigartig perfekt. Jederzeit wieder!”
  • Gudrun
    Germany Germany
    “Eine sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Küche ist extrem gut ausgestattet. Alles sehr gut durchdacht. Sehr saubere Unterkunft. Herzliche Gastgeberin, welche jederzeit per WhatsApp erreichbar ist. Wir hatten ein Problem mit der...”
  • Jan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “De grote volledig uitgeruste keuken, de tuin met uitzicht en de privacy en rust! Het flesje wijn en de nootjes voelden ook als een warm welkom”
  • Alexandra
    Germany Germany
    “Wir wurden von der Gastgeberin persönlich und unkompliziert begrüßt. Sie gab uns Tipps für die Umgebung. Die Bezeichnung Retreat trifft es wirklich gut. Man hat ein wunderschönes Anwesen, mit wirklich allem, was das Herz begehrt!!! Das Haus ist so...”
  • Helmar
    Germany Germany
    “Das Haus war von der Größe u. Ausstattung, sowie die Privatsphäre war perfekt. Würden es jederzeit wieder buchen .”
  • Bonita
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful place. Was clean and neat. Well equipped, has all the bells and whistles. Hot tun was a bonus.”
  • Norbert
    Germany Germany
    “Das Cottage ist sehr schön und stylisch möbliert auch Geschirr etc. wurde sehr geschmackvoll zusammengestellt. Marjolein ist eine tolle Gastgeberin und 24 Stunden telefonisch erreichbar. Die überdachte Terrasse haben wir sehr genossen.Gerne kommen...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by The Retreat Manager

10
Host review score
The Retreat Manager
Country chic spacious Retreat with lovely garden and mountain views. For people who love interior design and the like of spacious luxurious hotel suite style. Outside hot tub and xl bedroom with zen style bathroom and designer kitchen . Walk from restaurants and shops as well into nature reserve. Breakfast boxes can be ordered upon check-in. Free access to next door hotel pool, safe and secure parking. WIFI and Netflix. Enjoy your stay for a couple of days. Manager on call.
Welcome to The Retreat. The manager awaits you on site , cool drinks and welcome gift awaits you as well and area information pack,
Quietly situated on adjacent to nature reserve and walking distance from the historical hub of the village with restaurant and shops. Safe environment with own garden and private parking
Languages spoken: English,French,Dutch,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

The Retreat Swellendam takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 are not allowed.

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
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.