South Africa Farm Accommodation

Guest House, Bed and Breakfast Farm Stay in the Cape Winelands

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa
(FTTSA)

Four Star Grading

Portfolio Retreats Collection "Luxury Status" with a chefs hat for... "Good food accolade for inspired chefs and cooks who provide sublime food"

ou are invited to relax in our exclusive country bed and breakfast guest house accommodation on an historic farm, (established in 1723) in the beautiful Klein Karoo. Jan Harmsgat Guest Farm is situated between the towns of Swellendam on the N2 and Ashton on the R62.

Swellendam Bed and Breakfast he guest house is a 2 hour drive from Cape Town, on a working farm in the scenic Klein Karoo winelands region of South Africa. The towns of Robertson, Montagu, and McGregor are within close proximity and Cape Agulhas (the southern tip of Africa) is an easy hours drive away.

he guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation (which is non smoking) is in understated elegance and comfort in the farms original slave quarters, and consists of four large en-suite rooms with an adjoining lounge. Two loft rooms and the guest lounge boast expansive mountain views. Guests may relax by the pool with a book from our extensive library or explore the farm and surrounding wine routes, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam and surrounding areas.

onveniently situated a leisurely half-hour's drive through beautiful farm-lands, from Swellendam; Jan Harmsgat Guest Farm has seen a renaissance that captures its rich past, in a way that fits in with the discerning traveller's needs: Space, charm and an unsurpassed opportunity to indulge in an authentic country ambience and history. From the early days of determined pioneers and settlers, the ringing of the slave bell, a renegade Republic, the tradition and splendour of the early Cape Colony....

ranted as a "freehold farm" in 1723, the historically significant Jan Harmans' schat ("Jan Harmans Treasure") featured in the writings of Lady Anne Barnard. Guest accommodation (four voluminous en-suite rooms with adjoining lounge and library) is in the original slave quarters.

uests are treated to understated elegance and comfort, combining the power of its original 1-metre thick walls, yellowwood details and authentic "Overberg" style. Every modern convenience is offered. Click here for a detailed description of our rooms....

DINNING:	GENERAL:
Breakfast	Laundry Service
Vegetarian catering on request	Parking
Organic produce subject to availability	Fireplace
Dinner	Bathrooms en-suite
	Underfloor heating
RECREATION:	Guest Lounge
Library	Fax machine on premises
Wine Cellar	Copier on premises
Walking	Internet facilities
Bird watching	English and Afrikaans are spoken
Swimming Pool	English and Afrikaans are spoken

We also offer a beautiful cottage on the extreme boundary of the farm, about 5 minutes drive from the main house. The cottage is set in a lovely pastoral setting, surrounded by pedigreed Somerset sheep. Bass fishing can be arranged here.

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AWARDS

Winner
Overberg District Municipality award 2003

Upliftment & development of local communities

Finalist
Imvelo Responsible awards 2003

Best practice economic impact (emerging)

Winner
Western Cape Tourism board 2003

Emerging Tourism entrepreneur