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Arumvale Country House

3.5 star property
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard self catering room) | Living area
Luxury Double Room | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Anneline Garden Cottage) | Living area
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Self catering rustic cottage) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
7 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
  • Swellendam Golf Course
    18 min walk
  • Marloth Nature Reserve
    4 min drive
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Self catering suites)

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Self catering suites) | Living room

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Self catering suites)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Self catering rustic cottage)

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Self catering rustic cottage)

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Self catering rustic cottage)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Anneline Garden Cottage)

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Anneline Garden Cottage)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard self catering room)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard self catering room)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard self catering room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Swellendam

Located in Swellendam, Arumvale Country House is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Swellendam Golf Course and Marloth Nature Reserve. .This cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam.
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What's nearby

  • Swellendam Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 14 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bontebok National Park - 25 min drive - 18.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drostdy Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Arumvale Country House

Cottage in Swellendam with free parking
Arumvale Country House offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This cottage also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: ZAR 200.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per day

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arumvale Country House Swellendam
Arumvale Swellendam
Arumvale
Arumvale Country Swellendam
Arumvale Country
Arumvale Country House Cottage
Arumvale Country House Swellendam
Arumvale Country House Cottage Swellendam

Arumvale Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely charming place for a couple or small family
Lovely people and charming place. Could help self to vegetables in the garden or even the eggs from the chickens for breakfast which was a hit with the kids. Only drawback was that it was a bit of a squash, we should have booked a third room. The rooms are called “two bedroom” but they are actually one bedroom suites with a single sofa bed in the living room so not really suitable for three adults. This is in the small print of the room description so our fault for not reading closely but I think the room title is misleading. Great for a couple or a family with one child.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location, animals, bird life, views.... it was a magical experience to watch over the huge landscape as the night drew in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Loved it, great place, very peaceful. Owner very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful accommodation excellent hosts would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay ... would highly recommend the cottage. Beautiful views, cozy, clean, friendly staff and glorious fireplace!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

John, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Place
We stayed for 1 night en route from East to West. The standard self catering room was good, comfortable and clean. The views from the patio were really good. If staying for more I would definitely go for one of the bigger suites. We self catered and managed but better cooking facilities are available in the bigger rooms. Good value, nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Stayed for two nights but should have made it one. My wife didn't want to stay on first impressions as the place needed a thorough clean. Lots of cobwebs and dirty surfaces. The outside space superior to the inside. Lovely views from the terrace but close to cow fields hence inundated with flies which plagued us. Our introduction was rushed and below the standard of others we have experienced this trip. This place was not for us.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic
First class luxurious accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

family, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely peaceful and scenic location.
We enjoyed our stay at Arumvale. George and everyone were so friendly and helpful. The accommodation is characterful and comfortable. Swellendam is a short drive away and George recommended and booked us a great restaurant on our first night - Field and Fork. We made a day trip down to De Hoop and saw whales, wildlife and the most magnificent sand dunes. A long journey on dirt roads but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than expected
A little smaller than the picture in brochure portray but not a penalty. If what you after is a relaxed scenic venue then this is the place. We'd love to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

C&K, Surrey, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth more than a one night stopover
This is a lovely property in a great setting with the mountains as a backdrop. It is an easy short drive from the centre of Swellendam so an ideal location for those like us who like to be away from the bustle but close enough to enjoy the restaurants and gift shops of the centre. The accommodation is quite basic but oozes character and charm. George is a very hands on host and ensures the braai is set up every day! We stayed for 3 nights but will stay longer next time to fully enjoy all that the area has to offer

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic cottage with a lovely view
This converted cottage was so sweet it was originally a farm workers cottage next to the main house It was fun for a nights stay and the mountain views were stunning

10/10 Excellent

Maurits, 's-Hertogenbosch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with a view at the mountain ridge.
It is a nice place with a view the mountain ridge with some farming land surroundings. It is just outside the city. People are very friendly. The two rooms we stayed in looked great. I'd easily book again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location, cosy apartment
The location is stunning, with views over the nearby mountains. Our room was comfortable and well equipped, George even had the Braai ready to fire up when we arrived. Definitely book a few nights and explore the SANPark hikes

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views and beautiful cottage
Really enjoyed this stay, beautiful views and great host! We loved Swellendam town too, and there are lots of great places for lunch and dinner :) Thoroughly recommend this place

8/10 Good

Steffen&Steffi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Die gesamte Unterkunft ist etwas in die Tage gekommen. Wir haben keine großen Ansprüche und so war das in punkto Sauberkeit halbwegs in Ordnung, aber doch schon an der Grenze. Der Pool ist mit Salzwasser gefühlt, zu unserem Erstaunen vielleicht sogar noch etwas salziger als das Meer. Für eine, maximal zwei Nächte ist der Platz in Ordnung.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

elke, Mainz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liegt landschaftlich sehr schön, wirkt insgesamt etwas vernachlässigt, Bad sehr klein, man braucht ein Auto da abschüssig
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Assez cher pour ce que c'est
Assez bien dans l'ensemble mais assez cher par rapport à d'autres hébergements que nous avons eu en Afrique du sud. Point positif : bel environnement. Point négatif : ménage. Petite terrasse agréable mais pas propre idem pour les transats à la piscine. Franchement à ce prix on peut trouver mieux
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil très succinct. Très belle chambre décorée avec goût et belle vue sur la campagne. Eloigné du centre mais d'une grande tranquillité. La chambre dispose d'une belle terrasse individuelle avec un barbecue pour un repas en toute intimité (pas de possibilité de repas à proximité). Le jardin est magnifique avec une piscine, un coin repos et une végétation soignée.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vue sublime sur champs et montagnes , très jolie lodge, magnifique jardin, bonne situation. Propreté moyenne dommage sinon c’etait Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Het uitzicht, de inrichting en de mensen waren echt fantastisch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country chic place
Molto gradevole tranquillo bel panorama un luogo rilassante facile da raggiungere e letto comodo la terrazza piacevole con un ottimo barbeque lo consiglio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mooie locatie
leuke verblijfplaats, mooie locatie, mooi uitzicht, verzorgd zwembad, mogelijkheid tot bbq, goede ontvangst
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantische Cottage auf dem Land
Die wunderschöne Anlage liegt etwas außerhalb von Swellendam (aber trotzdem gut erreichbar) mitten in der grünen Natur. Alles ist bis ins Detail romantisch eingerichtet. Die Gartenanlage und der atemberaubende Ausblick hat uns fühlen lassen wie im Paradies. Es wird kostenlos Holz für den Grill (auf der Terasse) und den offenen Kamin (im Wohnbereich) zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine absolut traumhafte Unterkunft.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bezauberndes Landanwesen
Wir kamen wegen des Verkehrs erst um 20:30Uhr an. Zum Glück wohnen die Inhaber mit in dem Landhaus und haben uns sogar noch mit dem Gepäck geholfen. Wir hatten das Gartenhaus mit Blick auf die Berge und Kühe. Alles ist weiß im Shabby Chic gehalten und sehr hübsch. Das Bett war ca. 140m breit und gemütlich. Im Kühlschrank wartete sogar Wasser und Milch auf uns. Leider war es zum Baden zu kalt aber der kleine Pool war sehr schön in den gepflegten Garten eingebettet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018