A Hilltop Country Retreat

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam

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2 Bedroom House (no children) | Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room
Family House, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining
View from property
2 Bedroom House (no children) | Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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7 Bergsig Avenue, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bontebok National Park
  • Place, Swellendam Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom House (no children)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
  • 148 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Family House, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Swellendam

At A Hilltop Country Retreat you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and LED TVs. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 8 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Swellendam guest house include Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Hiking Trail.

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Koornlands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

A Hilltop Country Retreat

Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
A Hilltop Country Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly A Hilltop Country Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swellendam guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
A Hilltop Country Retreat offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

90-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 90-cm LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

Yep, A Hilltop Country Retreat has a free self car park.

Does A Hilltop Country Retreat have a pool?

A Hilltop Country Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does A Hilltop Country Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, self-service breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

No, A Hilltop Country Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at A Hilltop Country Retreat?

There is a golf course next to A Hilltop Country Retreat.