Overview
Jan Harmsgat Country House is located on a dairy farm that brings a genuine country ambiance along with positive grace and style by providing modern convenience.
Indulge in activities according to your preference. Take a dip in their full-sized pool or visit their library to borrow a book of your choice. Go down to the farm and explore their nut, fruit and olive orchards. Go a little further and make a trip to the Robertson Wine Valley along with a visit to the museums in Swellendam.
Highlights
- Near to Robertson & Montagu wine farms
- A charming countryhouse on a working estate
- Magnificent dining experience with local produce
- Fair-trade accredited
- Explore fruit, nut & olive orchards
More Information
Location
South Africa, Garden Route, Swellendam
Type of Accommodation
Country House
Comfort Level
Comfortable
Facilities
The pool is open throughout if you wish to use it to take a swim. If you feel like catching up on your reading side, you can visit their extensive library to borrow the book of your choice.
You can head over to the farm’s orchards to explore around or take a horse ride. Walking around these farms would take away all the stress and the picturesque and serene ambiance will feed your soul with comfort and peace.
The most famous and visited place near Jan Harmsgat Country House is the Roberston wine valley where you could go for a wine tasting tour along with a tour of the cellar. You could also go on a hike and explore the area or take a bird watching day trip. If you feel like doing so, take a bike ride down the Breede River.
General Facilities
- Private garden
- Swimming Pool
- Babysitting service available
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
Dining
Jan Harmsgat is known for providing an exceptional dining experience and top-notch service. Jan Harmsgat Country House has even won awards for its food.
Each breakfast is provided with yogurt, homemade muesli with a fruit parfait, and a sorted breakfast menu with your preferred beverage. The menu for dinner and lunch often changes from kudu fillet, seared tuna, beef fillet, pasta dishes from scratch or rack of lamb with your preferred wine.
The herbs and ingredients used are the fresh produce of their garden. For dessert, it is a pecan pie with homemade ice-cream.
You have the freedom to either have your meals in the dining room, the terrace or on a picnic outside.
Rooms
Family Suite
Ideal for families with little children, or for small groups wanting privacy. The cottage is located in a pasture on the borderline of the farm and has accommodations for two double rooms with a single bathroom. There is a separate kitchen available for you to use as you wish.
Classic Quarters Suite
Located in the farm’s original slave quarters, the Classic Quarters Suite offers four comfy rooms with en-suite bedrooms. The lounge is adjoining. For the honeymooners, a two loft bedroom with a spectacular view of the mountains is also provided.
Room Amenities
Classic Quarters Suite AMENITIES
- En-suite bathroom
- Underfloor heating
- Tea & coffee-making facilities
Other Room Types
Situated in a lovely pastoral setting on the boundary of the farm, the charming cottage is ideal for couples with young children, or groups of 4 who are looking for privacy.
There are 2 double rooms, which share a single bathroom, and a separate kitchen available for self-catering.
Activities
- Biking
- Bird watching
- Boat excursions
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Scenic drives
- Croquet
- Day tours
- Wine tasting
