The View Swellendam B&B

It was a wonderful stay! The charming landlords did everything to ensure that we were not only well looked after but also felt completely at home. The open living room, which bordered the huge terrace, was open to us, as was the large, well-maintained pool! The day already made us smile in the morning when we were served a sumptuous, lovingly prepared breakfast. To top it all off, Patrick supported us with valuable tips and recommendations. We have rarely experienced such wonderful accommodations!! Thank you Claire & Patrick and ?, unfortunately we have forgotten the name of your lovely help...!

The accomodation is on a beautiful, tree shaded street in a quiet and tranquil residential area, one block from the Drostdy Museum complex (well worth a visit) and gardens. Several restaurants are within easy walking distance. My large, spacious, and well-lit room was on the second floor and looked out over landscaped grounds towards the mountains framing a backdrop to the town. The full English breakfast is cooked to order and served in a spacious common room with a large veranda area for those wishing to enjoy the view outside or braais. My bed was firm but extremely comfortable and covered with a great comforter and duvet. Shower water pressure was excellent as was the WiFi. And Patrick is a gracious host with helpful assistants, helping him to hold down the fort while his wife was in England during my stay.

We stayed here for two nights on our way from Cape Town to the Garden Route to explore De Hoop Nature Reserve. Our room had a very comfortable bed with two chairs, a fridge and a TV with Netflix. There were also cups and glasses as well as coffee powder, tea and milk. The bathroom was large and clean and well equipped with a shower and bathtub. There were also plenty of sockets in the room and on both sides of the bed. The hotel is located in a quiet side street with a view of the mountains. It has a common room and a communal terrace. Breakfast (7 - 9 am) is served either inside or outside depending on the weather. It is prepared by the owners themselves and consists of coffee or tea and orange juice, a beautifully presented glass of muesli, yoghurt and fruit as well as a plate of eggs (p.e. scrambled eggs), bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms and toast with butter and honey. And the breakfast tasted very good and we also really liked the atmosphere in the breakfast area. The owner also gave us tips for our excursion to De Hoop Nature Reserve and for our further trip along the Garden Route. Overall, everyone was super friendly and helpful. We were able to park in the secure courtyard without any problems. There were also restaurants within walking distance.

I was up and out of the residence too early to enjoy the complimentary breakfast. I can say the location and access are great. Safe, clean, well furnished and equipped. Mostly, i loved the pool :) Patrick is a wonderful host and shares relevant info easily. As a bonus, they even offer meals for lunch and dinner on order if you want to stay in

Patrick and Claire are exceptionally gracious hosts, they exude the perfect kindness and hospitality that all B&B hosts should strive for and welcomed me in despite a super last minute evening booking. Beautiful facilities and lovely breakfast in a safe, serene location. Would recommend 10/10. THANK YOU!