Somerset Gift Getaway Farm Self-catering in Swellendam, South Africa
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  • Property TypeFarm Stay
  • Guests37
  • Rooms/Units6
  • Minimum Stay1-2 Nights
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

Somerset Gift Getaway Farm is a highly recommended property for self catering in Swellendam for anyone visiting the Cape Overberg region.

About Somerset Gift Getaway Farm

Situated just outside the historical town and offering exclusive holiday cottages for accommodation in Swellendam, this beautiful farm borders the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountain. The setting is idyllic, with stunning views, green pastures where cattle and horses graze, a spring-fed lake and the lovely Buffeljags River which runs the length of the farm.

Self Catering Accommodation

Somerset Gift Getaway Farm has charming self-catering accommodation options. They are all tastefully appointed with antique and Cape cottage furniture, set about 50 metres apart and staggered for privacy so individually private yet close enough to be convenient for group bookings.

The accommodation is extremely spacious and designed to take advantage of the magnificent settings with large outside undercover furnished living areas for all weather comfort. All the cottages have manicured gardens with large open grassy areas for the kids to play.

Each cottage has outside wood-fired hot-tub to soak up the magnificent views from.

The individual Swellendam holiday cottage descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Pets

Pets are welcome with prior arrangement. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. A surcharge of R200 per furry friend is applicable.

Activities

• Swimming in the lake, river and mountain pools
• Foefie slide into the lake!
• Walks through indigenous forest along the river to waterfalls and deep mountain pools
• Waterskiing and boating on the Buffeljags Dam (bring your own boat)
• We have a beautiful studio where guests can enjoy yoga and Pilates classes (additional fee)
• Canoeing in the lake and river – canoes are available free of charge
• Mountain biking – either a technical 8km trail or a gentle ride on farm roads
• Sunset cruises on the picturesque Buffeljags Dam can be arranged (additional fee)
• Golfing at nearby courses
• Bird watching
• Horse riding

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Bed linen supplied
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? Currently suspended.

  • Gas cooker (stove)

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Olive Cottage

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

This adorable, private cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms and is ideally suited to one family with two kids or two couples. There is one bathroom equipped with a shower and small sleigh bath. It has a cosy lounge and dining area with a large fireplace to keep you warm in winter. There is a lovely all weather furnished patio with an undercover fireplace/braai. Olive has a daybed in the lounge only suitable for children 12 and younger which can be made up on request at an additional surcharge. The cottage has beautiful views of the pastures and mountain with the river a short stroll in front of the cottage and it has an outside wood-fired hot-tub from where you can soak up the views. Olive cottage has a fully equipped kitchen. All linen and bath towels are supplied as well as kitchen and bathroom consumables, firewood, blitz, braai grid and tongs. Guests need to bring their own swimming towels. Olive Cottage has uncapped Wi-Fi suitable for online banking and surfing the Net.

  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)

Loerie Cottage

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

This gorgeous cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms both en-suite. The bedrooms are at opposite ends of the cottage giving couples privacy within the cottage. The main bedroom sleeps mom and dad and one or two kids occupying the other bedroom. The lounge, kitchen and inside dining are all in one spacious area with an inside fireplace for those cosy winter evenings. There is a large furnished undercover patio with a fireplace/braai and seating for 8 at mealtimes so invite your friends staying in the cottage next door over for a braai. Rose has an outside wood-fired hot-tub from where you can soak up the view. This private cottage has magic views of the pastures and mountain with the river a short stroll in front. The bathrooms both have showers with a baby bath in the main bedroom large walk-in shower. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen. All linen and bath towels are supplied as well as kitchen and bathroom consumables, firewood, blitz, braai grid and tongs. Guests need to bring their own swimming towels. Uncapped WiFi is available at Rose Cottage - suitable for suitable e-mail and surfing the Internet, not for movie streaming or Zoom meetings.

  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)

Fish Eagle lodge

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 8 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

The Manor House

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 16 guests (max 10 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Little Bushbuck

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

A charming studio type cottage right on the water. It has one large open plan room furnished with a double bed and a day bed for a child, a small eating table and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, hot plate, kettle, toaster and all cooking and eating utensils. It has a large inside fireplace. An inside bathroom has been added and it is fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. A small patio overlooks the lake. Nearby on the grass banks of the lake is a barbeque area with seating. Please note that Little Bushbuck is located next t the foefie slide so you can expect some walk by traffic on the path behind it and some noise as a result. Along with its magnificent setting above the spring-fed lake, Bushbuck has it own wood-fired hot tub outside from which you can soak up the magnificent views.

  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)

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Guest Reviews

3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a lovely stay at the Fish Eagle Lodge. The views and walks offered a lovely diversion for the adults, while the play area and friendly dog, Rustic, offered much entertainment for the children. Grazing animals were mostly friendly, but we felt safe to walk among them. There was no fishing to be had, or perhaps the children lacked the patience! The bedrooms are beautiful and spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen. The central fireplace provided a cosy area for the family to gather in the evenings. The staff were friendly and amenable, but we hardly saw them, because all our needs were already met. We will definitely consider visiting in summer and recommend a stay at Somerset Gift Getaway Lodge to friends and family. Thanks to Tanya and her team!

July 2024

Gadija D. (Cape Town)

Verified reviewexcellent

This is a good place to stay and I would definitely recommend it to my friends and I am coming back.

November 2021

Thabile L. (Cape Town)

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Need to Know

Response timeSomerset Gift Getaway Farm typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 190km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 8 years

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