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The Coachman Guest House - Accommodation in Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
The Coachman Guest House - Accommodation in
Swellendam, Western Cape. Prue
and her staff welcome you to the Coachman Guest House in Swellendam,
in the heart of the Overberg. Our aim is to provide not only an
atmosphere of peaceful informality in comfortable surroundings, but to
make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Proclaimed a
National Monument in 1983, the core of this Victorian house,
originally built in the Cape Dutch style, dates back to the 18th
century. It forms part of a group of historical buildings situated in
the oldest part of Swellendam. Closely associated with the nearby
Drostdy museum, it is reputed to have been the stable, coach house and
saddler`s dwelling serving the Drostdy complex.
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| Price: 4 |
| bed and breakfast |
| 3 twin/queens 2 Cottages |
The
guest rooms, arranged around a sunny court yard, or luxury rooms in
Garden Cottages, are either double or twin bedded with en suite shower or
bath with shower. All have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers,
and some have television. The cottages have "Hot Art"
fireplaces and the other rooms heaters in winter; electric fans provided
for all rooms in summer. All rooms have separate entrances. The spacious
Voorkamer furnished with antiques is at the disposal of guests. There is
a salt water swimming pool - ideal for cooling off when it's hot - in a
lovely, secluded garden with many fine specimen trees and shrubs, as well
as aloes. It too has beautiful views of the Langeberg. A courtyard where
refreshments may be served in warm weather. Sunny breakfast room, with
built-in stove for chilly mornings. Off street parking. Recommended
restaurants, museums and town all within easy walking distance. We
believe we have the most spectacular views of the "Moederkerk"
and the magnificent Langeberg mountains in this friendly and relaxed
town.
Golfers
are welcome to use our clubs at the golf club situated a short drive
away in the foothills of the mountain. Close to town, there are many
fascinating places to visit, including: Bontebok National Park
situated in the Cape Floral Kingdom; Marloth Nature Reserve (hiking).
Cape Agulhas - southern most tip of Africa where the Atlantic and
Indian Ocean meet. Malgas - cross the Breede River on the
hand-operated pont. Witsand - whale watching (August and November).
Robertson Valley wineries along the Breede River, many wineries now
winning awards. Horse riding, river including sunset cruises, quad and
mountain biking, gliding, whale watching by air, canoeing etc...