
Fodor's Expert Review Schoone Oordt
1 Swellengrebel St., Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740, South Africa Fodor's Choice
The ultimate luxury getaway, this renovated Victorian manor house—with original ceilings, wooden floors, and antique furnishings—manages to seamlessly combine five-star decadence with unpretentious family hospitality. Rooms are set in the lush gardens behind the main house and have king-size beds with goose-down bedding, wool carpets, and restored Victorian baths. The restaurant, in the conservatory of the main house, serves lavish three-course breakfasts and delicious dinners featuring dishes like saffron pasta with black garlic and cinnamon pork ragu.
PROS
- glorious gardens with a swimming pool
- family-friendly atmosphere
- tons of history
CONS
- rooms are not in the main house
- Wi-Fi can be sporadic
- you might pile on a few pounds if you stay too long
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast