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Klippe Rivier Country House - Accommodation in Swellendam,  Western Cape, South Africa

Klippe Rivier - Accommodation in Swellendam,  Western Cape. During the time of the Dutch East India tenure at the Klippe Rivier, one of the white-walled beauties of the Cape, was built circa 1820. Klippe Rivier has fragrant herb and vegetable gardens and a small orchard. Candle-lit, silver service country cuisine dinners are served with coffee, friandises and a frog serenade to end the evening. The original waenhuis and stables have been converted into six spacious and luxurious en suite bedrooms, all with wonderful mountain views, and some have fireplaces. A charming thatched cottage, decorated with African flair, is perfect for honeymooners.

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6 twin/queens 1 Cottage

Each of the bedrooms at Klippe Rivier has been named after previous owners. The original "Waenhuis" and stables have been converted into six luxury bedrooms preserving much of the original ambience. Downstairs, three spacious bedrooms each have an open fireplace, dressing room and generous en-suite bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Three loft rooms upstairs are under thatch, offer mountain views and have private balconies. A secluded cottage is for the more romantic, with its own fireplace and private garden. All bedrooms are air-conditioned. Relax at the salt water swimming pool and enjoy the company of owls in the oaks. Play a game of croquet. 

On the outskirts of Swellendam, you will find the Marloth Nature Reserve, which covers a part of the Langeberg Mountain area. There are beautiful walking trails and mountain bike trails in the Park. Take a short walk or experience a trail of several days. The Swellendam Walking Trail is 74 kilometres long. The Swellendam golfcourse is nested at the feet of the Langeberg mountains. The almost private golfcourse offers just 9 holes, but the also experienced golfer would like the course. A none-affilated fee of R 80 (2005), almost no waiting / reservation times makes the course very attractive. You can also explore the surroundings by canoe. There are canoe routes on the Breede River and the Buffeljags River, 9 km from Swellendam. There are several horse riding trails (short trails or trails for several days) through the beautiful surroundings of Swellendam. For non-experienced, as well as for professional horse riders.