“This is
possibly the best place to stay on the planet! Perfect peace.
We hope to return some day.”
“How fast
time flew and interrupted what I deem a dream getaway in the most hospitable
and charming guest house”
“Thank you
very much for all! It was the best
breakfast we have ever eaten, and we have eaten a lot!!!”
“We had
great expectations coming from the website when we booked. Can only say all expectations were
surpassed. Great place, great
hosts, and Swellendam superb too.”
“The best
place that we have stayed in so far.
Superb welcome and service throughout our (sadly) short stay. Would love to return and stay longer. Absolutely excellent”
“A very
special experience – EVERYTHING has been thought of. If we ever come back to
Africa, we will definitely come back to The Hideaway”
“Gorgeous
house with breathtaking views of the mountains. Beautiful cuisine with the recommended dinner and delicious
homemade/locally sourced breakfast!
Faultless in every way! You
have thought of everything above and beyond our expectations!”
“Life is
full of surprises – thank you!”
“We’ve
really enjoyed our 2 nights here and wish we had booked for longer. Everything about The Hideaway is special-
room spacious and comfortable, garden beautiful and relaxing, breakfasts the
best we have had in South Africa and hospitality, service and attention to
detail – exemplary.”
“The
Hideaway is one of those unique little gems which, if you’re lucky, you will
come across. It measures up in
every way to the best in hospitality.”
“Congratulations
on your FIRST ANNIVERSARY at The Hideaway. You have achieved perfection in a very short time!
Delightful room, delightful food and wonderful, helpful hosts. Many more years!”
“Staying
here was like heaven on earth.
Everything was perfect.”
TripAdvisor Comments
Super accommodation, hospitality and home baked food. We felt very welcome and enjoyed cooling down in the natural pool (new experience)! The area is also beautiful with lots to do and Stephen gives great advice on where to go etc. The locally sourced food was yummy and interesting, thanks Jackie. We would definitely stay again. Stayed February 2016.
Stephen and Jackie Young give you a warm and detailed
welcome to their beautiful property and ensure that absolutely everything you
could need is available. They take a personal interest in each guest and are
keen to share their detailed knowledge of the Swellendam area. Make sure you
are available for canapes and a glass wine at 19h00 before strolling to one of
the many excellent nearby restaurants. Don't miss the gourmet breakfast. January
2016
Would recommend in a heart beat! Great hosts and
beautiful guest house! Simply idyllic. The natural pool has to be the main
feature of the premises and Stephen and Jackie were great hosts. The home made
bread, ham, shortbread etc and the attention to detail were second to none. I
just can't fault it at all and hope to return one day. January 2016
The guest house is run by an English couple: Jackie
and Stephen, who are very knowledgeable and can help you to plan trips around
the area. Jackie is a great cook! She produced homemade lemonade and biscuits
on our arrival and breakfast here was amazing! Everything is thought of
here, with homemade shortbread in a jar to have with your tea/coffee in the
room and a little drawer that contained a few things that that you may have
forgotten to bring along with you on your trip - even umbrellas are stored by
the door! December 2015
Wow! Beautiful place, roomy & comfortable
accommodations, incredible breakfast and hosts that always tried to go the
extra mile. We forgot our I-pod in the docking station and Stephen DROVE 15
min. to the park we were visiting for a hike and left a note on our car so we
could stop by to collect it before leaving town! There are so many more little
touches that make this place special: a glass of wine in the garden before
going out to eat, a wonderful bathtub to soak in, a breakfast with homemade
baked goods, all-local products from butter to sausages and much more. It was a
bit chilly when we were there for a swim in the very large outdoor natural
pool, but it was great to look at it. My only regret is that we only had one
night to stay. Thank you Jackie & Stephen. November 2015
Per's Swellendam Diary
