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The Retreat Swellendam is a recently renovated villa in Swellendam where guests can make the most of the open-air bath and garden. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Guests can book fitness classes or yoga classes. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the villa includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. A continental, vegetarian, or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. There is a coffee shop and bar. You can play tennis at the villa, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Popular points of interest near The Retreat Swellendam include Drostdy Museum, Swellendam Golf Course, and NG Church Swellendam.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bonita
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful place. Was clean and neat. Well equipped, has all the bells and whistles. Hot tun was a bonus.
  • Tania
    South Africa South Africa
    Attention to detail. Neat cosy amazing place. A must visit
  • Helmar
    Germany Germany
    Das Haus war von der Größe u. Ausstattung, sowie die Privatsphäre war perfekt. Würden es jederzeit wieder buchen .
  • 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...

Hosted by The Retreat Manager

10
10
Host Review Score
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

Area info

Amenities of The Retreat Swellendam
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

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

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Walk-in closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Spa tub
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Bar
    • Room service
    • Minibar
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Aerobics
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Archery
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
      Off-site
    • Live music/Performance
      Off-site
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Game drives
      Additional charge
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Transportation

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Dutch
    • Swedish

    House rules
    The Retreat Swellendam takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about The Retreat Swellendam

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Retreat Swellendam on this page.

    • The Retreat Swellendam has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Retreat Swellendam can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Retreat Swellendam on this page.

    • The Retreat Swellendam offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Head massage
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Bike tours
      • Fitness classes
      • Aerobics
      • Horseback riding
      • Personal trainer
      • Full-body massage
      • Public Bath
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Archery
      • Back massage
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot massage
      • Live music/Performance
      • Open-air bath
      • Game drives

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Retreat Swellendam on this page.

    • The prices at The Retreat Swellendam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Retreat Swellendam is 2,150 feet from the center of Swellendam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Retreat Swellendam is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.