Bloomestate Swellendam — Hotel in Swellendam Local Municipality

Wee stayed 2 nights and are so pleased we did. Calvin and Chere have created the most wonderful place. The attention to detail is phenomenal they have considered every aspect of the guest experience and yet it’s done with such a light touch that you feel relaxed and comfortable. The suites are light and spacious with great decor, the bathroom too. Each one has lovely views across the gardens or up to the mountain. They welcome you with genuine warmth and offer good advice and recommendations. Breakfast - well you couldn’t get better anywhere because the ingredients are of such quality - including the very best seedy bread, jams from the fruit trees, delicious light sweet or savoury pastries, (wouldn’t be out of place in a high end afternoon tea) the largest selection of teas and freshly cooked hot dishes served in a light filled room overlooking the gardens. It’s a beautiful oasis on the edge of town surrounded by trees and full of birds - it is so tranquil. We stayed here to hike in Marloth Nature Reserve - stunning views and streams. If you are passing through Swellendam this way - stop and stay - it’s a very very classy place!! They deserve to be...

Even though we arrived 2 hours late, we were warmly welcomed by Chere. She was waiting for us on the drive and showed us round the house and garden. |While we were stuck in traffic jam, she had contacted all the restaurants in town to see where we could still go for dinner. She gave us the options upon arrival and called the restaurant herself to make sure we’d still get in. |The room and ensuite bathroom were very neat, the interior is very stylishly decorated and we had everything we could wish for (drinks and a snack in the fridge, …).|The room is situated in a beautiful and large garden with lots of flowers, there’s a swimming pool and a separate building for all sorts of leisure activities. |We enjoyed a very nice and cosy breakfast in a stylish dining room, where we were sitting near the fire. Breakfast consisted of a variety of homemade products, a buffet of cheeses, meat, salmon, different sorts of bread, croissants, eggs, yoghurt, (homemade) cerials, …!|Bloomestate is an ideal stay if you can enjoy a quiet stay surrounded...

This bed & breakfast was my favorite of the places we stayed in South Africa. We were there only 1 night, and I wish that we could have stayed much longer. Every aspect of the property seems to be mindfully curated to create a sense of peace and refreshment. The rooms are in separate small buildings laid out around a central courtyard with a pool. The tasteful decor and amenities all contribute to a feeling of relaxation and wellness. There is a citrus grove on the property where you can pick fresh mandarins and lemons in season (which they were -- absolutely wonderful!). Breakfast on the enclosed patio was charming and delicious, although with binoculars in hand I could hardly concentrate on the food. There is an abundance of bird life on the property, with nice walking trails taking you around the grounds. It was too cool during our short visit for us to take advantage of the outdoor pool. There is a nice local pizzeria/restaurant just down the street. Swellendam is conveniently located to the De Hoop...