A national monument and one of the oldest houses in Swellendam, our beautiful Victorian bed & breakfast - right on the Garden Route - radiates an old-world charm and rustic elegance that has made it famous the world over.
Your hosts Stephen and Jackie offer a unique experience of 5 Star Garden Route guest house accommodation,
| Includes |
| Unrivalled hospitality |
| Elegant hand-crafted furnishings |
| Understated luxury |
| An emphasis on genuine personal service and guest satisfaction |
| Free Wi-Fi |
| Superb value room rates from R350 pppn |
| Probably the best breakfast in South Africa (don't just take our word for it) |
The Hideaway bed & breakfast on the Garden Route has a long tradition of excellent service, luxurious accommodation and wonderful food.
Jackie and Stephen are committed to maintaining and improving this heritage and are proud of what our guests (many of whom return year after year) have to say about us.
And don't worry - just because we have 5 stars doesn't mean we charge the earth. Take a look at our current rates, alongside our value add-ons. We're sure you'll be very pleasantly surprised.
Accommodation
The Hideaway Guest House boasts four very spacious and elegant individually decorated rooms in a lush, green garden setting with amazing views of the looming mountain behind.
All rooms are air conditioned and furnished with fine handcrafted furniture, antiques and beautiful original paintings, prints and photographs.
Our internationally famous English style cooked breakfasts or extensive continental are personally prepared by Stephen and Jackie to order each morning and served with fresh home baked scones, muffins and breads, complemented by homemade preserves and jams, freshly squeezed fruit juices and plenty of fresh fruit, yoghurt and honey.
Recommended restaurants in Swellendam are within easy and safe walking distance. Complimentary regional wine each evening with the hosts and fellow guests. Complimentary lifts to and from restaurants (although most of Swellendam's finest restaurants are just a minute or two stroll from the Hideaway)
All our suites have three different types of coffees, several different types of teas, and fresh milk is always available in the refrigerator.
Our internationally acclaimed shortbread is renewed daily, as is the locally-grown fruit, the port, and the muscadel (muscadel is the sweet wine loved by early settlers). All these items are there for your enjoyment at no charge. The contents of the fridge are there to be enjoyed at no extra cost if consumed on the premises. There is an extensive range of local Aloe Ferox toiletries in the bathrooms, to be enjoyed. Electric blankets are available at all times. However, we only put these on the beds during the colder months. The air conditioner is set for maximum coolness at 20C. All rooms now receive free Wi-Fi thanks to our recently amplified broadband antenna.All our rooms now include flat screen televisions with a satellite movie channel.Smokers: all our rooms and indoor areas are "non-smoking" but you may smoke outdoors.
| The Queen Elizabeth Suite |
| Named after the pink Queen Elizabeth Rose, the Queen Elizabeth Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned suite that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden where we have a large number of rose bushes, and abundant birdlife. The ceilings of this suite are of Spanish reed and are tied in the traditional manner. The beams are local Pine.The king-size bed was made by the first owner of The Hideaway Adin Greaves from Canary Pine to his own design, as are the side tables and lamps. The mattress was custom made for us by the School for the Blind in Worcester. The sleeper couch (day bed) is another one of Adin Greaves' carpentry originals and is made from indigenous woods; namely Black Ironwood, Stinkwood, Yellowwood and Leadwood. To convert the couch into a bed, the backrest is simply lifted out. The cupboard and dressing table are early 20th Century oak pieces that for many years were resident in Silverhurst, Constantia, and were inherited by Adin Greaves from his mother. On being restored they were found to have been painted green on top of white on top of a dark stain. The windows are made from Blackwood in the traditional Victorian style. The room is en-suite with a bath and walk-in shower. |
| The Double Delight Suite |
| Named after the deep pink and cream Double Delight Rose, the Double Delight Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned suite with en-suite bathroom that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden where we have a large number of rose bushes, and abundant birdlife.The queen-size bed is hand-made from indigenous Yellowwood and Kiaat. The ceilings of this suite are of Spanish reed and are tied in the traditional manner. The beams are local Pine. The queen-size bed is made from Yellowwood and Kiaat to Adin's design, as are the side tables which are made from Canary Pine and Cypress. The mattress is the latest Sealy Posturepedic Plus which, we think, you will find a superb mattress. The coffee table and side tables are made from Tambuti, a wood that grows north of Pretoria. This is an exceptionally hard and heavy wood giving off a slightly astringent aroma. African tradition believes that by keeping a piece of this wood in your room, all flu's, mosquitoes, etc., etc., including tokoloshes (gremlins), will be kept away. The chairs are genuine leather made by Coricraft of Cape Town. The Yellowwood kist at the foot of the bed was made by Adin Greaves from old beams extracted from the first building erected at Rhodes University in Grahamstown. The cupboard and dressing table are made from Kiaat, the top of the dressing table being Black Ironwood and Yellowwood. The windows are made from Blackwood in the traditional Victorian style. The Double Delight is en-suite with a walk-in shower as well as bath. |
| The Ecstasy Rose Suite |
| The latest addition to our group of suites, the luxurious Ecstasy Rose Suite. Our latest addition, and equivalent of a Honeymoon suite, the beautifully appointed Ecstasy Rose Suite is named after the Ecstasy rose which grows abundantly in the gardens outside the room. With fantastic mountain views, featuring a Queen Size leather Sleigh bed with hand crafted side tables made from Rose Wood. The dresser and wardrobe are original stinkwood antiques.A large luxurious bathroom with double bath, double vanity and double walk-in shower. |
| The Peace Suite |
| Named after the well-known Peace Rose, the Peace Suite is a deluxe, air conditioned en-suite room that opens directly onto our quiet large, private garden where we have a large number of rose bushes, and abundant birdlife. The coffee table is made from stinkwood that was cut in the mountains behind Swellendam. The two single beds and dressing table are made from old Stinkwood and were manufactured in Pretoria at the turn of the 19 th Century. The coffee table was made early in the 19th Century for the Cloetes of Cape Town and is in fact made from Stinkwood that was cut in the mountains behind Swellendam. The chairs are genuine leather and made by Coricraft of Cape Town. The en-suite bathroom includes a bath and walk-in shower. |
| The Drostdy Room |
| The only guest room within the original Victorian cottage, the Drostdy room enjoys the benefit of the charming stoep (verandah) leading to the front garden, where one can relax and enjoy the mountain view, and watch the sunbirds which are very active in the flowering shrubs nearby the verandah.Featuring a queen-sized bed with bedside tables made from yellowwood and the charming central light fitting is a Victorian antique. The en-suite bathroom includes a large shower. |
Rates (per person sharing)
| Room |
01 Jan '12 - 30 Apr '12 |
01 May '12 - 31 Aug '12 |
01 Sep '12 - 31 Dec '12 |
| Drosty |
R400 |
R350 |
R400 |
| Queen Elizabeth |
R625 |
R525 |
R625 |
| Double Delight |
R625 |
R525 |
R625 |
| Peace Suite |
R625 |
R525 |
R625 |
| Ecstacy Rose Suite |
R725 |
R575 |
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| Cancellation Policy |
| Less than 7 days: forfeit 100% of first day’s accommodation |
| From 7 to 14 days: forfeit 75% of first day’s accommodation |
| From 14 to 21 days: forfeit 50% of first day’s accommodation |
| From 21 to 28 days: forfeit 25% of first day’s accommodation |
| Child Policy |
| Children under 2 years stay for free and children under 12 pay just 50% of adult rate (provided the children are occupying the same suite, alternatively if a second suite is taken the first child pays adult rate and thereafter 50%) |
Check In
Suites are ready for occupation from 2pm onwards. Please let us know if you will be arriving after 5pm
