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Swartberg Country Manor

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Mountain view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk
Tannie Stien's Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Farm Voorbedacht, Matjiesriver, Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Cango Caves
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Swartberg Pass
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Tannie Stien's Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Tannie Stien's Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oudtshoorn

In Oudtshoorn .At this Oudtshoorn B&B, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Cango Caves and 25 miles (40 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Safari Ostrich Show Farm is 31.3 mi (50.5 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Cango Caves - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Swartberg Pass - 30 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 40 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Karusa Vineyards - 42 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 45 min drive - 26.1 miles

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

4-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Swartberg Country Manor. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Swartberg Country Manor offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Swartberg Country Manor to the airport?

Swartberg Country Manor is 65.9 mi (108-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swartberg Country Manor have an airport shuttle?

Swartberg Country Manor offers an airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1200. per person, one-way.

Does Swartberg Country Manor offer free breakfast?

Swartberg Country Manor offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Swartberg Country Manor?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Swartberg Country Manor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Swartberg Country Manor?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Swartberg Country Manor have a pool?

Swartberg Country Manor features an outdoor pool.

Does Swartberg Country Manor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Swartberg Country Manor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Swartberg Country Manor to downtown Oudtshoorn?

Swartberg Country Manor is 15.9 mi away from Oudtshoorn.

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

Tanya

Traveled with family

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

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

Kevin

Traveled with partner
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

Beate

Traveled with partner
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

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: 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

Traveled with partner
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

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).

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with a beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra, Poland

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

Totally recommend !

It was great! As on the pictures, nothing to complain about!

8/10 Good

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Whipsnade Bedfordshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a amazing stopover just never enough time, but thanks very much

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A wonderful experience

most enjoyable, friendly staff, food amazing, rooms beautiful, view to die for! wonderful experience. Thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location & restaurant

This is truly in the Karoo with a fine walk to a waterfall in the hills. Although the restaurant is a "captive restaurant" as it's the the country, the food was fine country food- not a large selection, but lamb that tasted like lamb and chicken that tasted like chicken.