Augusta de Mist
Augusta de Mist | Swellendam Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
This manor building forms the social hub of the estate housing both the guest lounge and dining rooms. It also plays host to a Heritage Suite which pays homage to Swellendam history and references South African iconic images and items. The bed is crowned by a cupola inspired by the Eastern style of the local church, while the reading room in the suite teams Afrikaner quilts and World Cup makarapas, which are pure township art.
While the cottages are meant to tell the old stories of Swellendam each also has its luxurious touch. Every suite has its own lounge, large bedrooms with similarly large en-suite bathrooms living areas and private gardens. Almost all of them have their own fireplace.
Breakfasts are lazy affairs under summer vines with strong coffee, fresh fruit and country-style hot offerings such as ‘Oeuf Cocotte’. Wine-tasting events are arranged with winemakers and all wine is available for purchase either for dinner, to take with on a picnic or even to take home as a gift. Augusta’s Kitchen produces a small range of chutneys and jams.
The pool area is perfect with a large willow tree and the kind of privacy that encourages you to shed the layers and have a cocktail. But then privacy is even greater in the small fynbos forest at the top of the property where you can climb a hand-hewn stairway to a fine view of the Overberg. Of course just the thought of all that hiking on the grounds makes the fountain on the front lawns quite a good bet for a good old sit and much more civilised. Speaking of civilised, you may as well take tea on the stoep while sitting and take in the lawns, rose bushes and giant trees. Guests can also enjoy the picnic clearing in the fynbos forest, the wine cellar or even just the lounge in your suite. There are not enough days on the average visit to sit in all the available spaces and congratulate yourself on a perfect choice.
Arum or Buchu Garden Suites
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R3130 per person
- Capacity : 2
Luxury free-standing cottage with thick walls and reed ceilings. The bedroom has a king-size bed and bathroom with double basins, spa-bath and large walk-in shower. The lounge has a fireplace, which is ideal for colder days. Other amenities include air conditioning (heating and cooling), fan, music station (with CDs) and TV with selected DStv channels. The units each have a private patio and own, limited parking.
Strelitzia Garden Suite
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R2630 per person
- Capacity : 2
Private garden cottage with a king-size bed and full bathroom with large bath and walk-in shower. The lounge has a fireplace, which is ideal for colder days. French doors open onto a private patio and pool. Other amenities include air-conditioning, fan and music station. This unit features views over the garden and is very close to the parking area. Please note that this unit does not have a TV.
Protea Garden Suite
- Configuration : Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
- Bed : Queen-size bed
- Priced From : R3130 per person
- Capacity : 3
Spacious family suite sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. The main bedroom has a king-size bed leading into lounge area with fireplace. Off the main bedroom, is a second smaller bedroom with queen-size bed. Both have their own entrance to spacious bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. Ochre floors and wood ceiling. In-room amenities include air-conditioning, fans, safe, music station, TV and DVD player. The unit has a private patio and parking available.
Aloe Garden Suite
- Configuration : Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
- Bed : Two single- or 3/4-beds
- Priced From : R2630 per person
- Capacity : 2
Garden suite with 2 single beds that can be converted to a king-size bed on request and a bathroom with a large shower. The lounge has a fireplace which is ideal for colder days. French doors open onto a private patio. Other amenities include air-conditioning, fan, music station, TV and DVD player in room. This suite is right next to the Protea Suite, offering garden views.
Desmond Tutu Suite
- Configuration : Room in Guesthouse/B&B
- Bed : Queen-size bed
- Priced From : R1315 per unit
- Capacity : 1
Whimsical 1802 Park Villa, sleep a night in a living museum when Desmond Tutu stayed with us during October 2013. The bedroom has a queen-size bed and intimate bathroom with shower and small bath. The unit features Yellowwood shutters and beams, handmade terracotta floor and reed ceiling. The verandah in front of room overlooks the garden. Please note that that this room does not have air conditioning or TV.
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- Swimming Pool
- Secure Parking
- Free Wifi
- Bird Watching
- Wine Tasting
- Guided Walk
- Swimming
- Swimming Pool
- Guest Lounge
- Laundry Service
- No Smoking Indoors
- Restaurant On Premises
- Personal Safe
- Satellite TV
- Free Wifi
- WiFi
- Afrikaans
- English
- Dutch
- French
- German
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Cash
- Electronic Bank Transfer
- Breakfast
- Dinner By Arrangement
- Teas
- Horse Riding
- Bird Watching
- Wine Tasting
- Cycling
- Game Viewing
- Mountain Biking
- Secure Parking
- Off Street Parking