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There is something quite magical about Schoone Oordt Country House. She has been passionately painstakingly and lovingly restored over many years by Richard and Alison Walker. As a result she has been instilled with charm and grace and she adores welcoming guests.Her extensive grounds house eight magnificently crafted sumptuous suites a quaint private family cottage and a romantic and secluded honeymoon hideaway set in lush abundant gardens and sheltered by aged oak trees. Each luxurious room has conceded to every modern convenience whilst unique restored (mostly by Richard) antiques retain the Victorian feel of the Manor House and a bygone era.The Manor House originally built in 1853 boasts the most exquisite light and airy conservatory which Richard designed and built in true English style a cosy fire-lit bar and lounge an intimate dining room and a true country kitchen. The warmth of the original wooden floors ceilings and doors coupled with many quirky antique pieces creates a wonderful welcoming ambience and guests are encouraged to kuier' here.Schoone Oordt is passionate about food about wine about people and about the environment. Meals are made with love. Breakfasts are traditionally a gourmet affair and Schoone Oordt has developed quite a reputation for them using fresh herbs and occasional veggies from her garden as well as local farm produce. Plans are currently underway to introduce extravagant high teas and lavish dinners in season using organic fresh produce sourced as locally and as ethically as possible. At the moment the chef is trying out his recipes and a voorsmakie' is available at Chef Wander's Table during the cold winter months. Delectable wines are sourced from the celebrated verdant regions surrounding Swellendam; Robertson and Hermanus.Schoone Oordt has been created with a vision for entertaining. Choose from the intimate and private boardroom with views of the mountains the sun-drenched conservatory overlooking the grounds or the cosy slightly more formal dining room in the grand old house. She is truly an extraordinary venue for an exclusive occasion filled with laughter and love...The area around Schoone Oordt offers guests an abundance of activities. Hiking horse-trails bike-trails watersports as well as visits to the nearby Nature Reserves are a must. A trip to the De Hoop Nature Reserve for seasonal whale watching cannot be missed a short journey over the Tradouw's Pass to quadbike in Barrydale as well as a day trip wine-tasting in the Robertson Wine Valley . Along with a nine-hole golf course quaint coffee shops the renowned Drostdy museum berry-picking lavender-picking good restaurants and a feast of art Swellendam spoils its visitors for choice. The emphasis at Schoone Oordt is on unpretentious unaffected luxury elegance qualityand acute attention to detail.She is a gracious old dame with heart and soul and she invites you to visit... soon... Lovely Afrikaans word for visiting drinking eating chatting gossiping and enjoying time with people you love.

Property Location
With a stay at Bloomestate Luxury Retreat in Swellendam, you'll be in the mountains and close to Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with cotton sheets and down blankets, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies where you can take in pool and garden views. wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and double sinks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This Beaux Arts guesthouse also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at one of the guesthouse's 2 restaurants. Meet other guests and eat at a complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and audiovisual equipment. Planning an event in Swellendam? This guesthouse has 60 square feet (6 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a meeting/conference room. Free parking is available onsite.

An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The preferred airport for Bloomestate Luxury Retreat is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 168.8 km / 104.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Property Location
With a stay at Rothman Manor Guest House in Swellendam, you'll be close to Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities include concierge services, babysitting/childcare, and gift shops/newsstands.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free parking is available onsite.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

The preferred airport for Rothman Manor Guest House is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 168.8 km / 104.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Property Location
With a stay at Old Thatch Lodge in Swellendam, you'll be convenient to Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and Drostdy Museum.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness facility or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features include concierge services, babysitting/childcare, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Old Thatch Lodge, or find a snack in a coffee shop/cafĂŠ. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available onsite.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The preferred airport for Old Thatch Lodge is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 169.4 km / 105.2 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.