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Property Description

 
A magnificent Cape Dutch Country House, circa 1820, on the outskirts of historic Swellendam, two hours from Cape Town and the Garden Route. Once the family home of Presidents Steyn and Reitz, recall the gracious past with its spacious voorkamer and reception rooms where gleaming yellowwood floors enhance beautiful antiques. The original 'waenhuis' and stables have been converted into luxury air-condieionted bedrooms preserving much of the original ambience.

Relax at the saltwater pool and enjoy the company of owls in the oaks.

Sample excellent country cuisine and Cape wines.

 Contact Information

Jenny Park
P.O. Box 483, Swellendam, 6740,
Swellendam,
Western Cape.
WebURL: http://www.klipperivier.com
Phone: +27 28 5143341
Fax: +27 28 5143337
    
 

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Things To Do

Visit the Drostdy Museum, Bontebok Park and nearby wine route, or the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Horse riding arranged. Wildebraam tasting at the Youngberry farm nearby. Nine hole Golf course nearby.Mountain bikes for hire in town. Hiking trails and walks in the Marloth Nature Reserve.

 Rooms

Barry
Under thatch and decorated in a more contemporary Provencal style with wonderful mountain views. Has two double size beds, bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Air-conditioned. Private balcony.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast.
Hopley
Under thatch and decorated in a more contemporary Provencal style, with wonderful mountain views. Has two double size beds. Has a private balcony. Bathroom with separate shower and toilet. 		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast
Lourens
Under thatch and decorated in a more contemporary Provencal style with wonderful mountain views. Has two double size beds, bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Air-conditioned. Private balcony.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast
Reid
Victorian style with twin std. dbl. beds.
Air-conditioned. Has open fireplace. Dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet.

Has walled-in herb garden.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast.
Reitz
Colonial style with queen size bed. Air-conditioned. Has open fireplace. Dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet.

Has walled-in herb garden.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast.
Steyn
Cape Dutch room with Queen size bed. Air-conditioned. Has open fireplace, dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet.

Has walled-in herb garden.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 Single incl. breakfast
Westby-Nunn
A Cape style cottage, decorated in eclectic African style, is more private and is set away from the main homestead. Has open fireplace and king size bed. Bathroom has seperate shower and toilet. Air-conditioned. Private verandah.		Room Rate
Oct 2007 - April 2008 R995 per person sharing incl. breakfast R1295 single incl. breakfast

Directions

From Cape Town take the N2 to Swellendam. Take the R60 (Swellendam to Ashton). At the four-way stop turn left and drive for 2.2km to Klippe Rivier. The tar road becomes gravel and crosses an old iron bridge, turn left at Klippe Rivier sign.

From Plettenberg Bay take the N2 to Cape Town.

 Characteristics

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No Kids u12:
Non Smoking:
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