Swellendam Accommodation
Rothman Manor Boutique Hotel
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Swellendam
Overberg / Whale Coast
Nestled within a sprawling 3.5-hectare estate, Rothman Manor is a sanctuary of affordable luxury that seamlessly blends vibrant African design with the elegance of Cape Dutch architecture. The property features three charming thatched houses, each... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Old Drostdy in Swellendam. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture. In 1743 Swellendam was declared a magisterial district, the third oldest in South Africa. © Zaian, License
This lovely Swellendam Monument was purchased in 2003, and with major renovation, turned into a country hotel. Originally built in 1853 in the Georgian style, the Victorian filigree lace and balcony was added in the early 1900's. © Flyinghorse Photo, License
Restored mill at Swellendam. ©
Swellendam Church. (Image adapted). ©
Swellendam experiencing a "cold snap". That isn't snow... is it? ©Swellendam
Swellendam is a beautiful little town, nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains on the N2, about 240km from both Cape Town and George. A perfect stopover choice, Swellendam is an outdoor-lover's paradise. The fynbos-covered foothills of the mountains are home to many hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and 4x4 trails and, should one so choose, one can survey the spectacular Swellendam scenery from the comfort of a glider, soaring high above the mountaintops
There is no shortage of water sports in Swellendam as swimming, fishing, canoeing and water skiing are all popular pastimes in the nearby Buffeljachts Dam and Breede River. There are also spectacular sunset cruises offered on the dam.
The nearby Bontebok National Park, dedicated to saving this type of antelope, is a must-see for animal-lovers. In Swellendam itself, the Drostdy Museum Complex, founded in 1747, makes for a fascinating visit. Sulina's Faerie sanctuary, in Butekant Street, is an absolute treat for the whole family as is some of the local fare.
- Continent of Sulina (Fairy Garden) - Swellendam (0.08km)
- Swellendam Golf Club - Swellendam, Overberg, Western Cape (0.81km)
- Marloth Nature Reserve - Swellendam, Western Cape (1.17km)
- Drostdy Museum - Swellendam, Overberg (1.53km)
- Wildebraam Berry Estate - Swellendam, Western Cape (1.94km)
- Swellendam Hiking Trail - Marloth Nature Reserve, Swellendam (2.26km)
- Bontebok National Park - Swellendam, Western Cape (5.43km)
- Buffeljachts Dam - nr Swellendam, Western Cape (9.36km)
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - Montagu, Western Cape (19.68km)
- Zuurberg Nature Reserve - nr Barrydale, Overberg (20.26km)
- Tradouw Pass - nr Barrydale, Overberg, Western Cape (24.84km)
- Langeberg Mountain Range - Breede Valley (26.29km)
