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7 Bergsig Avenue
Swellendam
6740
Western Cape
021 344 2440
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A Hilltop Country Retreat
A Hilltop Country Retreat
A Hilltop Country Retreat
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Accommodation comprises 7 rooms and 2 houses, suited to accommodate up to 24 guests. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. All rooms feature a comfortable bed with an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a patio offering beautiful views. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, a heater and Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
Facilities on-site include 2 swimming pools, Wi-Fi, a braai area, conference facilities and secure parking. Guests are welcome to pick some fresh herbs from the garden to prepare their own special meal or dine out at one of the many exquisite restaurants Swellendam has to offer.
Guests are offered the option of a fully stocked fridge for breakfast, so they can enjoy their morning meal in the privacy of their own room, or patio, whenever it suits them. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, tomato, toast, butter, jam, muesli, yoghurt, juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and a variety of fruit.
A Hilltop Country Retreat is situated within 1 km from the Swellendam Fairy Sanctuary, Marloth Nature Reserve, and Swellendam Hospital. Wildebraam Liqueurs is located 2 km away, while Woodpecker Pizza Deli and the Bontebok National Park is a mere 4 km from the property.
Accommodation comprises 7 rooms and 2 houses, suited to accommodate up to 24 guests. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. All rooms feature a comfortable bed with an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a patio offering beautiful views. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, a heater and Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
Facilities on-site include 2 swimming pools, Wi-Fi, a braai area, conference facilities and secure parking. Guests are welcome to pick some fresh herbs from the garden to prepare their own special meal or dine out at one of the many exquisite restaurants Swellendam has to offer.
Guests are offered the option of a fully stocked fridge for breakfast, so they can enjoy their morning meal in the privacy of their own room, or patio, whenever it suits them. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, tomato, toast, butter, jam, muesli, yoghurt, juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and a variety of fruit.
A Hilltop Country Retreat is situated within 1 km from the Swellendam Fairy Sanctuary, Marloth Nature Reserve, and Swellendam Hospital. Wildebraam Liqueurs is located 2 km away, while Woodpecker Pizza Deli and the Bontebok National Park is a mere 4 km from the property.
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Reviews (91)
91 guests' feedbackEverything as advertised and as we expected it to be. Will book again in future. Nicely geared for winter and summer weather.
We had a beautiful weekend. Staff is friendly and so helpful. It felt like we were in a hotel, you get fresh towels in the morning and they come to tidy up.
Very nice and clean.
We loved every minute of our stay. Beautiful surroundings, absolutely stunning accommodation and very helpful staff.
Great stay with great service! The host was very helpful and friendly.
Really nice stay. We will be back.
The unit was beautiful, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The fireplace and electric blanket kept the winter cold at bay and the comfortable bed was great for sleeping. Many thanks to the friendly hostess who made an effort to help us with accommodation at the last minute. I would definitely recommend A Hilltop.
Nice rest, got a bag of wood for braai, clean towels every day, as well as swimming towels, nice coffee and biscuits.
Our second time staying here with our now 2-year-old. This time we had one of the family rooms and it worked out perfectly. A very nice surprise since the last time we were here is that they have solar power. So when load shedding strikes, you still have Wi-Fi and TV and can even charge your phone.
The cottage is very well laid out with everything you need. There is enough space for a small family and the surroundings are beautiful and peaceful.
Wonderful stop-over location or for a longer stay with a beautiful garden and pools.
Wonderfully clean, friendly and great swimming pools. A positive criticism is to replace the taps in the shower with mixers. The Copper taps are difficult to open, close and control, especially for my wife who has an injured hand. Thank you.
We rented the 2 and 3 bedroom cottages as a larger family and had a great time and all the facilities were excellent.
We fell in love with the view and tranquility of Swellendam as a whole. The establishment is very well maintained and is beautiful, the view over the mountains is breathtaking. We will definitely be slightly expensive, but none the less had a great time.
Parking a bit of a problem for larger vehicles. The price should be cheaper because it does not include breakfast.
The accommodation is equipped with everything one needs and very neat and clean. The pool areas and greenery are also very beautiful.
Incredibly friendly staff. Accommodation is clean, tidy and super stylish. Will definitely book again if we come to Swellendam again.
Very friendly and neat.
We ended the New Year at A Hilltop Country Retreat and what a treat it was! Staff is very nice and helpful. Our unit was very nice and clean. The pool and gardens were also very nice and clean. We made use of the "DIY breakfast" and can recommend it! I would definitely recommend A Hilltop Country Retreat and will definitely visit them again in the future!
Will stay there again.
Very neat, clean, comfortable and good service.
Will definitely book there again. The fireplace in the room provided a nice atmosphere. Breakfast in fridge was very cute. Reception was very helpful.
Money well spent, has what you need, even complimentary wood. Please go out there and support as well as have a good time. Very friendly staff.
Neat and clean, but customer's needs are not taken care of. The room I booked was suddenly unavailable. The government group booking got priority. The small cozy room that I specifically chose to lie on the bed and watch TV with the fireplace I was not contacted or asked if I would be interested in the 4-room unit with stairs. I would rather have canceled my booking. I did not get what I booked or paid for.
Beautiful unit, tastefully furnished. The view of the mountains together with braai - winning combination.
Thanks to the cleaning team and the nice lot of wood for the fireplace.
Thanks for the quality coffee!
My husband and I first booked another place in Swellendam on our honeymoon, but it was so dirty and unpleasant there that we checked out after the first night. I then booked with A Hilltop early in the morning and let them know of our predicament, and they were fantastic! We were able to check in earlier and there was even a flower heart on our bed! This is the type of service that you remember for years and that you can't stop talking about. Thank you very much, Lana and team!
Safe environment especially if traveling alone for work.
We really enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful and quiet with beautiful mountain view.
I liked the town, being the first having visited Swellendam. Interesting history and the accommodation is great Jane, the host and caretaker of the place was very good and those who help around there.
Very centrally located in a quiet area with a beautiful view of the mountain (not from the room).
Wonderful, friendly reception. Warm, comfortable sleeping facilities. Equipped with everything you can think of.
Lana and her team made us feel absolutely at home and welcome. Great break from busy city life, truly a retreat. Will definitely visit here again.
The scenery is breathtaking, as is the view and surrounding area. The facilities are great and the service unbeatable. I wanted to stay longer and will definitely visit again.
Very pleasant - loved the birds
We were incredibly impressed with everything. Good value for money.
Would definitely recommend the guest house. Awesome tourism town. Not one dull moment.
For 4 people the accommodation was like just coming home. It had everything you need and more.
Loved our stay, you can't just stay one night. The braai facilities and swimming pool make it extra good. The best place we have stayed overnight. Thanks a lot, see you again soon.
We enjoyed our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. The self-catering rooms are nice and comfortable. Beautiful town.
Beautiful location on the mountain. Stylish decor and everything needed.
Outstanding, friendly service and staff. VJ and Jane were very professional and wonderful. The units were beautiful as well as the garden. Would love to stay there again.
We enjoyed our stay here a lot and the owners were so well prepared for the guests' arrival. The self-catering rooms are very nice and comfortable. Would recommend it to anyone!
We were pleasantly surprised upon our arrival. The luxury, cleanliness, completeness and service exceeded expectations, and Hilltop made our list of places to visit again.
Highly recommended, very comfortable and very spacious room. Would love to come back for longer stay next time, one night was just too short.
Lana went out of her way to help us. Would definitely stay there again. Beautiful place and town.
The room was well appointed and very comfortable.
Beautiful gem. Very neat and tastefully decorated. Filter coffee and lovely breakfast was a hit. Well kept gardens and lots of detail everywhere. Will visit there again for sure!
See stars.
Friendly reception, a house that invites you to relax, everything you need is there. The luxury of a fireplace makes family time special. Sleeping under crisp sheets brings rest to tired bodies. Here we will pack again soon!
We will definitely come again to this beautiful accommodation with its great service and hospitality. Definitely a winning recipe.
We had a wonderful time at A Hilltop Country Retreat!
To me this place is absolute value for money. It is safe with a view of Swellendam and the mountain. The room is big and impeccably clean and equipped for self-catering. Nice and far away from the main street's noise, but close enough to get to all of the restaurants.
See stars.
A Hilltop Retreat is peaceful and we really enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Book here. The best accommodation in Swellendam. Tranquil, calm, everything needed and of high quality.
Extremely friendly reception, beautiful decor with everything we could have wanted, including a large fireplace. We got a free 'upgrade' and stayed in the big family house, which was amazing after a long day on the road. The environment is very quiet and the free sherry and wifi made us feel like we were really appreciated. They give more than they ask.
As the name indicate, it really is a "retreat". Exceeded our expectations - reasably priced, very neat and we should definitely mention Lana and Jane's friendly service. We will definitely be back!
We had a very nice time at A Hilltop! We stayed two months and were upgraded to a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Everything was so clean and neat and reception was warm and friendly. No issues at all.
Just like on the photos. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay and will visit again.
We stayed in room 7. Lovely space and very cozy.
Really enjoyed our stay. Would prefer that they also have Rooibos tea available.
The room is large and comfortable. Bed and bedding was excellent. Kitchenette was not really up to the same high standard. Under-worktop cupboard does not give a very hygienic appearance. Cutlery a hotch-potch variety. The selfhelp bar-fridge, welcoming sherry and rusks for breakfast were all appreciated. The bathroom lighting leaves much to be desired! Shower may be modern minimalistic (clinker brick dividing wall, epoxy-coated plaster floor, no shower curtain), but one does "involuntarily curl up one's toes!" Unfortunately, the French couple in the adjacent room had a late night. With this sort of layout, it is however unavoidable and actually is to be expected when a guesthouse offers multiple rooms. My unit did not have a fireplace, but it was not really required.
Pleasant reception! Well equipped for overnight needs. Spacious rooms.
Everything was there that one needs and with so much cleanliness and style. We enjoyed it very much. Will definitely stay there again!
We really enjoyed staying there. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Magnificent location and the perfect winter getaway weekend we were looking for! The fireplace added to the cozy atmosphere. Definitely a great getaway spot! Thank you very much for the awesome service! Will call again!
Very neat and everyone enjoyed it very much.
The place is stylish with everything a person needs. The people give you a truly good reception and you feel at home immediately.
We found the accommodation to be a very high standard and would return in future.
Very nice and well organized. Attention to detail and comfort is perfect. Would love to stay there again.
The receptionist received us very kindly even though it was already after 20:00 in the evening. She gave us a map with all attractions in Swellendam. She recommended us some restaurants, gave us the menus to read and decide where we wanted to eat. And when we had decided, she also made another reservation for us. The rooms are clean and very tidy. The bathrooms were also very clean and tidy. The environment where it is located is very beautiful and the views must be experienced. You just feel at home when you spend the night there. We would definitely recommend it to anyone and we would also definitely make a reservation there again if we go to the Cape again from the Netherlands.
We were only there 1 night but it was very pleasant, highly recommended. Only downside is that they don't serve breakfast.
Pleasant receptionist, Lana took the time to point out various highlights of the town and recommended restaurants to visit with a map.
The location was perfect. The room was large and comfortable. They really went out of their way to welcome us and make us feel at ease. This is a place I would like to recommend to others. Enjoy every moment of it.
Absolutely fantastic! Wonderfully peaceful, cuddly bedding! We had a great time around the fireplace every night!
We had a wonderful stay, the rooms are spacious, tidy, well equipped and beautiful. The garden is beautiful and staff well trained and friendly. We would recommend anyone to visit Hilltop.
I will definitely use them again.
Very friendly service. Will definitely stay there again! Rooms were neat.
The person at reception was very incompetent and did not know how to receive guests. Rooms were unkempt and not clean. You get the feeling that everything is half done, and that the work on the place still needs to be done.
We found it very comfortable.
I do have to say that Jane was very nice and friendly.
Top notch service from start to finish. We were welcomed when we arrived there and everything was explained to us about breakfast, how the television worked etc. Very clean room and bathroom.
Friendly reception. Calm atmosphere.
From the minute you arrive, you are made to feel welcome and at home. Jane is so friendly and professional, and always ready to help and recommend interesting things to see. The place is clean, peaceful and well maintained. What a wonderful and inspiring retreat for recharging the batteries.
Had a nice relaxed time. Will recommend it to friends.
Upon arrival we were kindly helped, attractions were pointed out and restaurants were recommended. The environment is beautiful. The rooms are well equipped and the bathroom has a surprisingly modern look. The bed sleeps like a dream!
I will not stay anywhere else in Swellendam. A Hilltop is by far the nicest B&B I have stayed in. Every need is catered for. The surrounding mountains are awe-inspiring. Just the best!
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Each room features a king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. Other amenities include an open-plan living area and a patio with braai facilities. Each room opens up onto the garden, offering views of the garden. The unit also offers a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
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Each room features a king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. Other amenities include an open-plan living area and a patio with braai facilities. Each room opens up onto the garden, offering views of the garden. The unit also offers a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
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Each room features a king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. Other amenities include an open-plan living area and feature a patio with braai facilities. Each room opens up onto the garden, offering views of the town and mountains. The unit also has a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
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Each room features a king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. Other amenities include an open-plan living area and feature a patio with braai facilities. Each room opens up onto the garden, offering views of the town and mountains. The unit also has a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
Deluxe Family Suite
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Each suite features a king-size bed and a bunk bed for 2 children, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. The open-plan living area is fitted with a fireplace and features a private patio offering views of the garden. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
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Each suite features a king-size bed and a bunk bed for 2 children, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and fridge. The open-plan living area is fitted with a fireplace and features a private patio offering views of the garden. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV with DStv, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, heater as well as Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
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Suite 9 comprises a bedroom furnished with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The open-plan living area features a kitchenette, dining area as well as seating area with an indoor fireplace. The lounge presents a TV with DStv channels and Wi-Fi is available. Outside is a private braai and verandah.
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Suite 9 comprises a bedroom furnished with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The open-plan living area features a kitchenette, dining area as well as seating area with an indoor fireplace. The lounge presents a TV with DStv channels and Wi-Fi is available. Outside is a private braai and verandah.
Accommodation comprises 7 rooms and 2 houses, suited to accommodate up to 24 guests. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. All rooms feature a comfortable bed with an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a patio offering beautiful views. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, a DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a fan, a heater and Egyptian cotton linen and cotton towels.
Facilities on-site include 2 swimming pools, Wi-Fi, a braai area, conference facilities and secure parking. Guests are welcome to pick some fresh herbs from the garden to prepare their own special meal or dine out at one of the many exquisite restaurants Swellendam has to offer.
Guests are offered the option of a fully stocked fridge for breakfast, so they can enjoy their morning meal in the privacy of their own room, or patio, whenever it suits them. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, tomato, toast, butter, jam, muesli, yoghurt, juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and a variety of fruit.
A Hilltop Country Retreat is situated within 1 km from the Swellendam Fairy Sanctuary, Marloth Nature Reserve, and Swellendam Hospital. Wildebraam Liqueurs is located 2 km away, while Woodpecker Pizza Deli and the Bontebok National Park is a mere 4 km from the property.
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