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Schoone Oordt Country House

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Schoone Oordt Country House offers luxury in the historical district. Enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, afternoons by the seasonal pool, or exploring the garden. The property also features an arcade/game room and impressive staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €295
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

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Family Cottage (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Family Cottage (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children)

Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Schoone Oordt Country House

Luxury boutique country house in the historical district
At Schoone Oordt Country House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Conservatory Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1853
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 500.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 450.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from September to June
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Schoone Oordt
Schoone Oordt Country House
Schoone Oordt Country House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Hotel Swellendam
Schoone Oordt House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Country House
Schoone Oordt Country House Country House Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Schoone Oordt Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Schoone Oordt Country House?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Schoone Oordt Country House on 15 Oct 2025 start from €295.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Schoone Oordt Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 365.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to midnight for a fee of ZAR 365.00.

What time is check-out at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Schoone Oordt Country House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Schoone Oordt Country House located?

This family-friendly Swellendam country house is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam, Bukkenburg Pottery Studio and Drostdy Museum. Swellendam Hiking Trail and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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