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The Merry Widow Country Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star guest house perfect for exploring Hopefield

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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29 Church Street, Cape West Coast, Hopefield, Western Cape, 7355
  • Hopefield Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Calypso Beach Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Langebaan Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room (Moroccan Room)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Cottage (Luxurious Double Cottage )

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Luxurious Suite - Water Oak Room )

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Luxurious Family Apartment )

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Hopefield

Heart of Hopefield.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hopefield Information Centre and 20 miles (32 km) of West Coast Fossil Park. Langebaan Golf Course and Calypso Beach Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hopefield Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Langebaan Golf Course - 33 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Calypso Beach Beach - 35 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Kite Lab - 36 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Langebaan Beach - 36 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koekeloer Kafee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Route 45 Waterhole - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Lady Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Merry Widow Country Retreat

3-star guest house perfect for exploring Hopefield
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at The Merry Widow Country Retreat. The guesthouse can provide a complimentary grocery shopping service, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hopefield guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Merry Widow Country Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hopefield guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Merry Widow Country Retreat to the airport?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat is 78.3 mi (96-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merry Widow Country Retreat.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat offer free breakfast?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat offers free English breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a pool?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is The Merry Widow Country Retreat to downtown Hopefield?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat is 3.1 mi away from Hopefield.

The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

jane, london

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tales of the unexpected

If one wants a place like few others, then The Merry Widow is for you. When I arrived at Reception, I thought I had got the wrong place, but I met Ulrich Onaggi the owner who is charming and he directed me to the right place to park, and then we walked across the lawn to the room, which was huge, and could have been a former barn. It has rough stone walls and a very high ceiling. Equipped quirkily, but exceedingly cold. One needs an electric blanket and a heater in the room in order to sleep. Of course in the summer, I am told, it is cool and inviting. But this was not summer. Ulrich brought me breakfast and a small supper and it was very good indeed. The second morning I went up for breakfast at the coffee bar and it was indeed a delicious surprise. As was the market, held next door, selling all kinds of wonderful organic produce and home produced gifts. All in all, a memorable stay, but next time, as I have given my word to go again, I hope Ulrich will have achieved much more with his renovations.