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Swartberg Country Manor

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk
Breakfast served
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Tannie Stien's Cottage

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Farm Voorbedacht, Matjiesriver, Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Cango Caves - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Swartberg Pass - 30 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 40 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Karusa Vineyards - 42 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 45 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kobus se Gat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swartberg Country Manor

Upscale bed & breakfast in the mountains
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Swartberg Country Manor. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1200 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Swartberg Country Manor
Swartberg Country Manor B&B
Swartberg Country Manor B&B Oudtshoorn
Swartberg Country Manor Oudtshoorn
Swartberg Manor
Swartberg Manor Oudtshoorn
Swartberg Country Manor Oudtshoorn
Swartberg Country Manor Bed & breakfast
Swartberg Country Manor Bed & breakfast Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Swartberg Country Manor have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Swartberg Country Manor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swartberg Country Manor?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swartberg Country Manor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Swartberg Country Manor?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Swartberg Country Manor provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1200 per person applies.

Where is Swartberg Country Manor located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Cango Caves and within 32 mi (52 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Safari Ostrich Show Farm.

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Swartberg Country Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning surroundings, delicious food, lovely staff, clean and simple room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay in the mountains

What an amazing stay! We arrived late at night, but were given such a warm welcome and even asked what we wanted to eat in advance so they could have it ready for us. A simply gorgeous location in the mountains. The focus on fresh, farm ingredients too was a treat. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. I would return here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stunning views and stay at Swartberg

Our family stayed at Swartberg Country Manor for one night in February. The first thing that greeted us was the beautiful grounds, and restaurant with a stunning view of the mountain. Then we saw a beautiful historic house with a big old stoep; here we enjoyed 3 very comfortable rooms. And let me not forget the kind and professional staff, including their head chef who made the most wonderful 3 course dinner! A gem! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Go there for the view!

A fantastic location to enjoy or to use as a base for the wonderful Swatberg area. The round trip to Prince Albert was fantastic! The service is very friendly. The condition of the rooms was a little more run-down than expected based on the photos but still comfortable. As always, the generator noise during load-shedding can be a bit disruptive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is isolated near Swartberg pass with stunning views of the surrounding country. The rooms are large, clean and well maintained. Breakfast and dinner were taken in the on-site restaurant and the food and choices available were excellent. Most impressive was the wine list.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mishalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice property let down by poor service

Booked and paid in advance stay here for the last night of our honeymoon. When checking in we were advised that the hotel had not yet been paid by Hotels.com. I provided them with a copy of the confirmation confirming room booked and paid for 9 days previously, but this wasn’t sufficient. I ended up spending 3 hours trying to sort this out what was supposed to be a romantic evening. Hotels.com said they were unable to contact the hotel as no one was answering the phone. I provided them with the manager’s mobile number. They claim they rang this number three times and it rang out. The barman said the manager was at a party and the manager the next day said no call was received. Clearly someone was lying and we were stuck in the middle. The hotel manager was clear it was our issue and not hers. The result was we were made to pay a second time for the room. If this wasn’t enough, apart from the check-in no other staff member at the hotel wore face masks the entire evening. The waiter and waitress were moving from table to table without PPE and when the chef came out he too was maskless. No wonder the COVID infection cases are rising. Regarding dinner, the food ordered was different to that which was ordered. Where there should have been fondant potatoes there were boiled new potatoes. When the chef was asked about it he said he was without his assistant and to quote him verbatim he was “out of his depth”. Could write more but ran out of characters.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mooie acomodatie in een prachtige omgeving. ligging is uniek. Swartberg pass is een absolute aanrader. jammer dat we er maar 1 nacht waren.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Swartberg manor. The setting on the farm and views toward the mountain were unbeatable. The wifi was non-existent though which can be a blessing. Breakfasts were wonderful and we had one dinner there which was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great countryside location. Good restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely unique isolated place fronting of the beautiful mountains. Great facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Scenic Retreat!

I’m SO glad that we included a stay here during our 3-week South Africa trip. Many of our other stops were along the coast, so the quiet peace and beautiful views of Swartberg Manor were a real treat. Our room and bathroom were lovely and comfortable, and the hospitality of the hosts and staff unmatched. Our meals were delicious and beautifully presented. Would definitely stay here again, and for longer than just one night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Gasthaus in den swartbergen. Die Inhaber sind sehr nette Menschen und das Anwesen sowie Frühstück und Abendessen sind toll
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly stuff, very beautiful accommodation - perfect to relax or to do activities in the Swartberg Mountains. Perfect by sunshine and although bei rain! Perfect restaurant. Excellent place to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Mitsuteru

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It took more than two hours to serve pre-fixed dinner and the main was not hot enough(They were serving per-fixed dinner only).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Lodge in sehr schöner Umgebung

Waren dort für 2 Nächte, da das Hotel auf unserer Fahrtroute lag. Haben im Historischen Haus ein Zimmer gehabt. Hat doch einen sehr abgewohnten Eindruck gemacht und dass Zimmer war auch sehr beengt, da 2 große Kingsize Betten sich darin befanden. Es gibt noch ein neues Unterkunftshaus, dass einen viel besseren Eindruck macht.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Naylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You have to come visit here

Amazing venue and location with awesome friendly staff. Wonderful place to go and chill and be spoilt with great service and amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lækkert sted at bruge et par dage.

Super dejligt sted. Meget høj standard på værrelser, service, mad, vedligehold. Dejlig pool område. Vågnede op til en nyvasket bil :-) Trængte til det efter en 6 timers køretur til "Die Hell" og Swartberg Pas ad grusveje.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager was so friendly and welcoming. Food was fabulous.

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Julia, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique cottage/hut with mountain & ostrich view

Tanner Stiens cottage. Very private with great view of the mountains and Swartberg pass even while laying in bed through French doors. Private veranda which has an rustic outside shower (stand alone bath inside). Coffee/tea kettle in room and short walk to on site restaurant has a bar which they are happy for you to take drinks away from. Customer service was very good. Restaurant food was also very good for both the breakfasts and evening meals.