Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam

Set in an elegant house dating from 1853, this posh country hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Drostdy Museum Library, and 2 km from the Marloth Nature Reserve.Accessed by private entrances, the warm rooms feature antique furniture, en suite bathrooms with Victorian free-standing tubs. They also offer TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, along with heated floors and balconies. A suite features a fireplace and a 4-poster bed, while a cosy cottage adds a kitchenette.Gourmet breakfast is free, as is a daily car wash service. There's also an upmarket restaurant and afternoon tea, plus an outdoor pool.