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Babette Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property
Escape to nature by exploring scenic bike trails or lounging by the outdoor pool after teeing off at one of 9 holes.

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Adjacent to a golf course, Babette Bed and Breakfast offers an inviting retreat with free breakfast, cycling activities, and an outdoor pool. Explore the nearby surroundings on rented bikes or unwind in the garden. With a library and WiFi at your fingertips, this bed & breakfast is perfect for active travelers looking for relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
13 Drostdy Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Drostdy Museum - 3 min walk
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 4 min walk
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 18 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Babette Bed and Breakfast

Bed & breakfast adjacent to a golf course
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Babette Bed and Breakfast. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and ecotours at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 19 2022 to May 1 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Babette Bed & Breakfast Swellendam
Babette Bed & Breakfast
Babette Swellendam
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Babette Bed and Breakfast Swellendam
Babette Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Babette Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Babette Bed and Breakfast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Babette Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Babette Bed and Breakfast?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Babette Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Babette Bed and Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Babette Bed and Breakfast provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Babette Bed and Breakfast located?

Located in the heart of Swellendam, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Drostdy Museum and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Swellendam Provincial Hospital and Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam are also within 10 minutes.

Babette Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, inside and out, well located in Swellendam. Owners Nicky and Wim are kind and very helpful. Breakfast was terrific, room was excellent, and there is a pool on-site with lovely views. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed every minute at this very nice B&B with wonderful and caring hosts! Everything is very tastefully arranged and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really nice place. So clean and well maintained. Unfortunately we stayed only one night. Would have loved to stay longer. The owners are very welcoming and really happy to help. Breakfast is also great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean, N Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a View.
We loved our short stay in Babette and felt welcome and valued from our arrival to our departure. Our superb room overlooked the spectacular mountains and the beautiful garden, which had an inviting pool and loungers for guests. We were given valuable advice on things to do and see in the area and dined in a superb local restaurant in the evening. In the morning we were treated to a fabulous breakfast, served on the terrace. We loved Babette and would love to return and spend a longer time in Swellendam.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Prakash

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, quiet surroundings, friendly staff and hosts. However, it would be nice to have better blankets, room heater, carpeted floor and more lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good B and B
Our room in the garden was very attractive and well equipped with coffee making facilities, refrigerator with well-priced drinks, and comfortable bed. The gardens are beautifully laid out and have a large pool. There is ample parking. The owners are charming and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The accomodation is near several good restaurants and the museum. Overall this was a very good B and B - the only minor drawback was a lack of curtains or blinds on two of the higher windows which meant it was very bright in the morning and, as we are light sleepers, we were wakened earlier than was ideal.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Tempe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thouroughly enjoyed our stay
Enjoyed our stay. It is a delightful town and scenic area. Room was very clean. Service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast. Beautiful lawn and garden area. Peaceful and quiet

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You feel at home when you get in, and have absolutely ANYTHING you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

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

10/10 Excellent

giorgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nós adoramos tudo! Foi perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Coen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gowd ontbijt
Fijn B&B met heerlijk ontbijt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent
Chambres très joliment arrangées, propres au calme. Le jardin et la piscine sont très agréables et bien entretenus. Les hotes et le personnels sont très accueillants et serviables Très bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philippe, la napoule

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Des hôtes exceptionnels !
Nicky et Wim ont un très grand sens de l'accueil, un vrai bonheur des personnes aussi adorables. L'endroit est très facile à trouver, il est bien situé dans un quartier calme. Nous avons apprécié la quiétude des lieux, le beau jardin fleuri avec beaucoup d'oiseaux, joli piscine, pelouse agréable sous le pied; quant à la chambre (green) elle était très mignonne avec son plafond à "l'africaine", décorée avec goût et une bonne literie, petit déjeuner parfait : en bref tout simplement le bonheur !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena, Nürnberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicky und Wim waren sehr sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr authentisch eingerichtet. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wim und Nicky haben eine wundervolle Unterkunft in dem schönen und eher ruhigen Ort Swellendam. Der Garten der Anlage ist wunderschön und die Aussicht beim Frühstück und am Pool mit den malerischen Bergen ist unschlagbar. Die Zimmer sind jeweils in einem eigenen Thema eingerichtet. Unser Zimmer war sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Für jeden Gast steht ein schattiger und gesicherter Parkplatz auf dem Gelände zur Verfügung. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy B&B with amazing breakfast
Stayed at Babette‘s only for a Night, but Loved it. The owners are superfriendly, the breakfast was delicious, the atmosphere very Special...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Guesthouse mit tollem Garten und Bergblick
Ein schönes Guesthouse im Cottage Stil mit sehr persönlicher Betreung durch Wim und Nicky. Erstklassiges Frühstück. Restaurantauswahl bereits im Vorfeld zugesandt. Reservierung für Abend erfolgt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jörn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes Guesthouse
Sehr schönes Guesthouse, mit ganz tollen Hosts. Im Garten ein schöner Pool. Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Vom Guesthouse kann man zu Fuß diverse Restaurants erreichen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr hübsches B&B in Zentrumsnähe
Vom Check-In bis zum Check-out hat man sich hervorragend um uns gekümmert. Wim & Nicky sind super liebe Gastgeber, die für Ihr Gäste die extra Meile gehen. Das B&B selbst ist ein kleines Paradies in Swellendam. Hier fehlt es an nichts. Leider waren wir nur zum Stop-Over da, wären gerne länger geblieben.

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mit Garten aus der Toskana
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber aus Holland und sehr entzückende Cottages.

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre hôte agréable, repos et culture
Séjour étape vers route des jardins. Avons pu dîner vers 21h, restaurants â 200-300 m de L'hébergement