Guesthouse LaRachelle - Swellendam - halfway between Cape Town and Knysna - South Africa

A private lounge provide the setting for intimate conversations. Walk to restaurants and places of interest.  Experience warm and good old fashioned country hospitality from your hosts Marius and Rachelle.   Master and Visa credit cards accepted. TGCSA 4-star Guesthouse.

• Double ensuite bedroom with shower only x 2
• Double ensuite with separate bath,shower x 2
• Double en suite bedroom with full en suite bathroom
• Double ensuite with twin beds x 1

Nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam, situated on the N2, approximately 240km from both Cape Town and George, Swellendam is the perfect choice for a halfway stopover or as a base from which to explore the Overberg and has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature and outdoor activities. 

To do justice to your visit to this beautiful area and what it offers to the tourist, it is highly recommended that you stay at least 2 but preferably 3 nights to explore and enjoy the surrounding area.
We can tailor make a visiting program or itinerary of day trips or round trips to the various visiting points, beaches, whale watching spots, wine routes and even game farms, etc. on request.

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We can also advise you on  your trip from Swellendam to the Klein Karoo(Oudtshoorn) and from there to the Garden Route or any other destination in the Western Cape.  Kindly contact us for  free advice or any other assistance we may render to make your holiday trip to the Western Cape of South Africa one to be remembered.

Local activities and places of interest in Swellendam

The third oldest town in South Africa, the shady oak-lined streets of Swellendam seem to groan with history. Visit the Drosdy Museum, the old Gaol, Mayville Heritage Rose Garden, the intricately built Dutch Reformed church that acts as a focal point of the town alongside a clutch of other historical national monuments. 

• Bukkenburg Pottery Studio
• De Kunste Huijs and other local artists.
• Wildebraam Liquers
• Sulina Faerie Sanctuary
• Two Feathers Horse Trail

Marloth Nature Reserve
Just minutes from Swellendam, the wonderfully peaceful Marloth Nature Reserve boasts magical walks to waterfalls, indigenous forest and even allows you to go to the top of the majestic Langeberg Mountains which tower over Swellendam or enjoy a horse ride through the beautiful forestry trails led by an experienced guide.

Bontebok National Park
This 8000 hectare national park is home to the threatened Cape Mountain Zebra and Bontebok. It boasts 196 different birds and 490 different plant species. The plants and flowers are at their best in April. Enjoy a walk in the park or a picnic on the banks of the Breede River. 

De Hoop Nature reserve
Whale watching, and cross the Breede River with the last hand operated ferry in Africa (Malgas).
The coast just a short drive from Swellendam is one of - if not the - world's most famous whale watching areas. From De Hoop to Witsand you can watch the once almost extinct Southern right whales breaching and splashing just a pebble's throw from the shore. The months of September, October and November are the best whale watching months, but you are almost guaranteed of seeing whales throughout the winter. 

Nature lovers will adore the De Hoop Nature Reserve with its impressive diversity of rare wildlife and numerous species of flora and fauna only found in South Africa.

Robertson Wine Valley
Wine Route – a world class wine route with some big wine businesses and small family-run wine estates, everything still pretty uncommercialised  and amongst its members this region boasts with some of South Africa’s top wine brands. Come and experience what this valley has to offer – some of our country’s best wines.

Montagu
Montagu is not only well-known for its Hot Springs, but is also world-renowned amongst rock-climbers and is cited to be one of the best locations in the world for this challenging sport.

Why not try the Montagu Tractor ride that takes you to the summit of the Langeberg Mountains into some of Montagu's most spectacular mountains. An experience not to be missed

Fishing
Cast a line into the nearby Breede River, and hook a kabeljou, grunter and many others.. 

Golf
Enjoy a round on the beautiful Swellendam Golf Course. As one guest recently commented, "the golf was spoilt a bit by the magnificent views". 

Beaches
Visit the beautiful, almost-deserted beaches of Infanta, Witsand, Arniston and Struis Bay.

• Fax
• Photocopy Machine
• Internet Access
• Parking Available
• Babysitting Service
• Swimming Pool
• Off Street Parking
• No Pets Permitted
• WiFi
• Adsl
• Internet
• Credit Card Facility

• Television in Rooms
• No Smoking in Rooms
• Fan in Rooms
• Tea and Coffee in Rooms
• Radios in Rooms
• Heater in Rooms
• MNET in Rooms
• WiFi

• Breakfast Served

• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Golf
• Fishing - Fly
• Horse Riding
• Paddling - Canoeing
• River Rafting/Expedition
• Walking
• Hiking / Backpacking

• English
• German
• Afrikaans

• 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa