Name: Hermitage Huisies
Address: Hermitage Huisies, Hermitage South Lane S2, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa, Hermitage Huisies, Hermitage South Lane S2, Western Cape, 6740, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

Hermitage Huisies

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

Hermitage Huisies offers accommodation within a 5-minute drive of the centre of Swellendam. This property boasts expansive gardens and mountain views. Free WiFi is available. Each unit at Hermitage Huisies has a kitchen, a dining area, heating panels, fans, and private BBQ facilities. The beds are fitted with luxury, pocket-spring mattresses, and linen and towels are provided. Some units offer a TV. Guests can enjoy the many horses on the farm, as well as a dam, play area, a trickling stream and green pastures. Various activities in the surroundings include golf, hiking, cycling, berry picking, honey tasting and horse riding. Marloth Nature Reserve is 3 km from Hermitage Huisies.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Studio 1 large double bed
Studio 1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed
Holiday Home Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Holiday Home Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Silvia

South Africa

“I like that there was good communication with Nadia, everything was very organised and easy to find. Kitchen was well equipped, attention to detail. Nice to see so many farm animals and they are all so friendly. Very near to town, excellent...”

Stephen

Switzerland

“Everything. Location Setting Cleanliness Things to do. Facilities. Lovely place”

Carlu

South Africa

“Absolutely love this property, not only was it nice and quiet but also has a comfortable and farm feeling. And we loved that there were animals nearby, and we were greeted by ducks. Definitely an awesome place. The only regret we have is that we...”

Sharron

South Africa

“Great location. Feels like you in the middle of the countryside, yet 6 minutes drive to Swellendam town. The beds and linen were so comfortable. Everything was provided for. Cottage gorgeous. Food for my soul being surrounded by all the animals.”

Wing

Malaysia

“-Love that we could interact with the animals in the farm - Well equipped cabins - Host kindness - Just as the pictures”

Amelia

South Africa

“We enjoyed staying on this little farm.. So peaceful.. And the donkeys greeted us at the fence close to our little house. My children enjoyed riding their bicycles up and down greeting the cows, horses, sheep and donkeys. The little ducks also...”

Mogamat

South Africa

“The atmosphere was very good. Nice and quiet. Would recommend it to everyone I know. Had a great time at the place.”

Pieter

South Africa

“Our stay at this guesthouse was truly enjoyable! The facilities were impeccably clean and well-kept, providing a comfortable and peaceful setting for our visit. We had easy access to everything we needed, and the overall ambiance was both soothing...”

Lee-ann

South Africa

“It's a really lovely farm with such a nice atmosphere. The back drop of the mountain range is stunning and you're close enough to town to quickly pop in but you feel like you're in the middle of no where on the farm. 10/10 wishing I was back there...”

Keith

South Africa

“Wonderfully peaceful setting .Clean well attended room”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nadia Zaayman

Company review score: 9.5Based on 209 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts are the Zaayman family : Pa (Spuy), Ma (Nadia), Big Bro (Zondagh and Tiny Sis (Katryn). Then we have Petunia (fat gorgeous brown chocolate labrador), Fritzz (Jack Russell pavement special), Daisy ( our chocolate labrador baby) and Maximus (mr ginger cat of the farm).

Property information

We know you will fall in love with our beautiful farm Hermitage Huisies instantly; as we did and still do every day. The location is perfect: Mountains on show everywhere, Nature Reserves and Woodlands down the road, a trickling Stream, Horses, Sheep, Swimming Pool with best view in the world and a farm Dam on your doorstep. Berry Farms next door, and yet only 2km from the Swellendam town centre. Our four self catering cottages are fully equipped with pocket spring mattresses, bedding, towels and more. All of them feature indoor heating, fans and private outdoor BBQ's. All our cottages are fitted with free WIFI. Our farm is our pride and joy and we would love for you to share in our little piece of heaven and we promise to do all we can to make your stay most memorable. We welcome single travelers, couples, business travelers and families. We have a KolKol wood-fired hot tub and a woodfired HOTPOT for private cottage hire. R450 one night, R750 two nights, R1050 three nights etc. Pre-booking and payment required. Bathsalts, Blitz, Water and Wood included. First booked first served basis! Once confirmed, we place the tub at your cottage for your enjoyment only.

Neighbourhood information

We never planned to settle in Swellendam. We looked for a farm in the Western Cape and the moment we saw Hermitage Huisies we knew this was our paradise. And it truly is. The view is incredible. Hermitage Valley offers an abundance of outdoor activities whilst also presenting you with tranquility and peaceful atmosphere like non other.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Hermitage Huisies takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Available 24 hours

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 120 per child, per night

Cot upon request

ZAR 100 per child, per night

3 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 120 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 140 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hermitage Huisies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.