Accommodation

We have personally visited each accommodation listed below and we also gathered some nice feedback from visitors.

Klaas Voogds (within radius of 5 km)

Klaas Voogds is one of the most wonderful and imaginative areas in South Africa, offering visitors magnificent views, an unsurpassed natural beauty and a pleasant stay in a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Fraai Uitzicht 1798

Fraai Uitzicht is the much-awarded ‘gem' amongst the top restaurants in South Africa and we are proud to have all those nice people around. Fraai Uitzicht is also a working farm and the handcrafted Merlot wines find their way to collectors all over the world.

 

Accommodation consists of divers deluxe cottages and … what a View!!! Beautiful gardens, and the personal touch is outstanding.
http://www.fraaiuitzicht.com

Mallowdeen Gardens
A shade of Africa with pleasant thoughtful Dutch Hospitality of Wim and Rita. Attention for the tiniest detail.
http://www.mallowdeen.com

Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Is the ‘imperium' of the Busch family. It consists a.o. of budget friendly self-catering cottages in a beautiful setting in a part of the nature reserve; hiking trails; wine cellar with handcrafted wines; a taxidermy and a game reserve with indigenous game. Pat, Karin, Stephan and Lindi plus André and Jackie also have conference facilities (up to 40 participants) while the younger generation create handcrafted candles and spoil the guests with aroma therapy.
http://www.patbusch.co.za

Rosendal
Rosendal is a ‘deluxe' Winery & Wellness Retreat consisting of a four star guesthouse; a restaurant (open from 7.00 AM to 11.00 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays); a winery and a Spa & Wellness Centre. Rosendal is one of the guesthouses in the area that provide their guests with picnic baskets when visiting Soekershof.
http://www.rosendalwinery.co.za

Bonnievale

Breede Escape
Christa & Herkie are not easily to impress (at Soekershof they really were!!! just ask) but their venue is impressive and versatile; from a simple stay over to large functions and conferences.
http://www.breedeescape.co.za

Merwenstein Guest Farm

Located in a tranquil area, 7 km South of Bonnievale.
Heidi and Hugo know how to entertain their guests with cosy traditional meals in their own family kitchen. Heidi is involved in the local Xhosa and coloured communities and guests have the unique opportunity to share her daily experiences with the people she works with.
http://www.merwenstein.co.za

Toy Cottages
A place to unwind from the city stress. In a rural setting yet not too far outside Bonnievale. The proprietors recommend Soekershof as one of the 'must experience' places.
http://www.toycottages.com

McGregor

Green Gables
A lovely decorated B&B with a monumental pool, a restaurant and a pub in which one thinks it could be somewhere in England. Tiger is the great cook (very entertaining with his dwarf poodle Vincent) but the real cooking is done by a wonderful local Lady. Jill keeps the customers' bellies happy. And so do Jimmy and his wife Debbie.
http://www.mcgregor.org.za/greengables.php

McGregor Country Cottages
Budget friendly self-catering accommodation but what a service!!!! Also a warm welcome for pets.
http://www.mcgregor.org.za/countrycottages.php

Montagu

7 Church Street
Wonderful gardens, right in the heart of Montagu. Anita, Graham, lovely doggies and great staff contribute to a relaxed atmosphere in beautiful decorated guesthouse. Cosmopolitan orientated but the personal touch exceeds international standards.
http://www.7churchstreet.co.za

Airlies Guesthouse
Hosts Tielman and Corrie de Villiers know their area and are very capable to cater for the individual needs and wishes of their guests. And, they listen to the feedback. No wonder that they highly recommend a visit to Soekershof to guests who prefer to go off-beat.
http://www.airlies.co.za

Avalon Springs

Luxury four star hotel with hot mineral spa, conference centre, self-catering
appartments, etc.
http://www.avalonsprings.co.za

Malherbe House
Excellent choice for people who enjoy a stay in a truly historical house with many a story!!
Warm welcome by Joop and Rickey.
http://www.malherbehouse.co.za

Montagu Country Hotel
Elegant Art Deco styled town hotel in central Montagu. With restaurant, (heated) swimming pool and a nice patio garden. Offers also 'Cadillac Drives'.
http://www.montagucountryhotel.co.za

Mimosa
Bernhard and Fida are not only great entertainers and respectively a great Chef and excellent Hostess but both also know how to get first time visitors acquainted with the area. Good personal advise about what or what not to do.
http://www.mimosa.co.za

Montagu Vines
Lovely view on the surrounding vineyards and beyond the grapes an astonishing panorama. Gardens with old milkwood and oak trees. Charles and Sharyn really love their guests.
http://www.montaguvines.co.za

Simonskloof
A real hide away in the Langeberg Mountains , Northwest of Montagu. Stunning views, challenging hiking trails and an excellent host. Although Swiss by nature; Jurgen knows more about the surrounding flora and fauna than most of the locals. A real retreat for the unspoilt nature-lover.
http://www.simonskloof.com

Robertson

Ballinderry Guest House
Belgian hospitality and lovely garden. Private dinners in real African atmosphere.
http://www.ballinderryguesthouse.com

Goedereede
Karl and Elsa Pretorius must be excellent hosts for their guests keep on talking about them. Although real South Africans both are very internationally orientated and once guests get to taste their fig conifiture they are addicted. Nicely located on a working fruit and veggie farm some 8 km from the village centre.
Sorry, no website but just a phone call away:
+27 (0)23-626 4173

Grand Hotel
Undisputable Grand. Located in the village centre. Dennis is one of our biggest fans.
Tel: 023-6263272

GuBas De Hoek

Where people meet, eat and sleep. Experience a bit of Bavaria in the Heart of route 62. Gunther is an excellent cook and Balbina's hospitality is legendary. They are very much missed in Bavaria . Nowadays Bavarians come  to Robertson to experience Bavaria . Don't be surprised to see 'Lederhosen'. 4**** rated.
More about GuBas De Hoek
http://www.gubas-dehoek.com

Plumbago Cottages
Before we moved into Soekershof we stayed in this budget friendly B&B near the village center and still are friends with the family Du Plessis.
We regret their amiss of a website but Riana will be glad to answer your calls:
+27 (0)23-626 2391

Robertson Backpackers
Backpackers with a capital B. Informal outstanding personal hospitality of Kevin and Linda. Reasonable priced clean (without the smell of desinfectants) accommodation just outside the centre of Robertson. Garden with hammock and Kevin loves river rafting with his guests.
http://www.robertsonbackpackers.co.za

Weltevrede Guestfarm
Situated on the Weltevrede Estate at the municipal bounderies; 25 minutes drive Northwest of the village. Weltevrede is known for the BonCap organic wines. A healthy place to stay and Michelle will be pleased to help you with the wedding arrangements (just in case of) for the estate also incorporates an unique wedding chapel.
http://www.boncaporganic.co.za


Swellendam

Africanshades
It's a modern decorated B&B, a restaurant with tea garden (coffee also available) and an art shop in one.
http://www.africanshades.co.za

Augusta de Mist
A real country house with country style decorated deluxe rooms. The garden is a Maze of its own and Rob's workshop is as a museum. Both, Rob and his wife Madelein, experienced a Full Moon Walk at Soekershof and they can tell their guests all about it. Also about the ‘naughty' things they undertook during their ‘experience of a lifetime'.
http://www.augustademist.co.za

Impangele
Amanda & David Shackley intended to go beyond the services a normal guesthouse provides their guests. Special rooms for visual and physically disabled people are just an example; personalised itineraries another. Beautiful located at the outskirts of the village, yet a mere 10 minutes walk from the centre.
http://www.impangele.net

Jan Harmsgat
Real African hospitality in historical surroundings West of Swellendam on the road towards Robertson. Guests are treated in a very personalised manor.
http://www.jhghouse.com

De Kloof
Luxury Estate in the heart of town. Five star rated but very affordable. Roy & Marjolein are not only multilingual (Dutch, English, German, Afrikaans and Swedish) but also have a wide international 'upmarket hospitality' experience. Interior with classic and modern elements and in the morning 'Champagne Breakfast'.
http://www.dekloof.co.za

Mardouw Country House
The good neighbour of Jan Harmsgat. A place with a history. Estate with more than 1000 hectares of unspoilt nature next to olive- and vineyards. Absolutely 5*****.
For the happy few.
http://www.mardouw.com

Swellendam Lodge
Coming from Robertson 'just around the corner' in historical Voortrekkerstreet. Haiko & Betty understand the art of letting their guests feel not at home. Cosy, well-equipped stylish cottages and all together 'lekker' breakfast in the kitchen.
info@swellendamlodge.co.za


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