Title: The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Merry Widow Country Retreat A peaceful country retreat with a refreshing pool and garden paths for morning walks - the perfect place to soak up sunshine and relax ## Photo gallery for The Merry Widow Country Retreat ![Exterior - The Merry Widow Country Retreat (Hopefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305700/13305633/e8f14f28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - The Merry Widow Country Retreat (Hopefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305700/13305633/w390h199x4y2-717e7316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Merry Widow Country Retreat (Hopefield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305700/13305633/w309h464x2y3-7824e7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Merry Widow Country Retreat, in the city center yet feeling worlds away, offers an outdoor pool and complimentary English breakfast. Relax on the sunny terrace and garden. Enjoy free WiFi and express check-in for added convenience and comfort. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 9 - Jan 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 10 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=13305633&PinnedHotelID=13305633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### Classic Cottage (Luxurious Double Cottage ) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Renovated in 2013 Memory foam bed - 807 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Deluxe Double Room (Moroccan Room) ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Renovated in 2013 Portable fan - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### Family Room (Luxurious Family Apartment ) ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Renovated in 2014 Memory foam bed Portable fan - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds ### Luxury Suite (Luxurious Suite - Water Oak Room ) ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Renovated in 2015 Memory foam bed Portable fan - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHopefield-Hotels-The-Merry-Widow-Country-Retreat.h13305633.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHopefield-Hotels-The-Merry-Widow-Country-Retreat.h13305633.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.06374%2C18.34745&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bXzjHo2rncJ-ycLv4dKsf89Y6i4=) 29 Church Street, Cape West Coast, Hopefield, Western Cape, 7355 #### What's nearby - Hopefield Information Centre \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Langebaan Golf Course \- 24 min drive \- 27.4 miles - Langebaan Lagoon \- 26 min drive \- 28.8 miles - Calypso Beach Beach \- 26 min drive \- 28.3 miles - Langebaan Beach \- 26 min drive \- 29.0 miles #### Getting around - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - Hopefield Bistro & Pizzeria - The Cheese Lady Diner - Hello ## About this property ### The Merry Widow Country Retreat Guest house in the city centre Free English breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Merry Widow Country Retreat. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Express check-in, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe - Wedding services, luggage storage and a computer station Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Free grocery shopping service - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - 2 buildings - Built in 1880 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Merry Widow Country Retreat Hotel Hopefield Merry Widow Country Retreat Hotel Merry Widow Country Retreat Hopefield Merry Widow Country Retreat Merry Widow Country Retreat House Hopefield Merry Widow Country Retreat House Merry Widow Country Retreat Guesthouse Hopefield Merry Widow Country Retreat Guesthouse The Merry Widow Retreat The Merry Widow Country Retreat Hopefield The Merry Widow Country Retreat Guesthouse The Merry Widow Country Retreat Guesthouse Hopefield ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a pool? ### Is The Merry Widow Country Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Merry Widow Country Retreat? ### What time is check-in at The Merry Widow Country Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Merry Widow Country Retreat? ### Where is The Merry Widow Country Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### jane, london 11 Sept 2016 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tales of the unexpected If one wants a place like few others, then The Merry Widow is for you. When I arrived at Reception, I thought I had got the wrong place, but I met Ulrich Onaggi the owner who is charming and he directed me to the right place to park, and then we walked across the lawn to the room, which was huge, and could have been a former barn. It has rough stone walls and a very high ceiling. Equipped quirkily, but exceedingly cold. One needs an electric blanket and a heater in the room in order to sleep. Of course in the summer, I am told, it is cool and inviting. But this was not summer. Ulrich brought me breakfast and a small supper and it was very good indeed. The second morning I went up for breakfast at the coffee bar and it was indeed a delicious surprise. As was the market, held next door, selling all kinds of wonderful organic produce and home produced gifts. All in all, a memorable stay, but next time, as I have given my word to go again, I hope Ulrich will have achieved much more with his renovations. ##### jane ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Gondwana Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gondwana-Game-Reserve.h4145102.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Botlierskop Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klein-Brak-River-Hotels-Botlierskop-Private-Game-Reserve.h2991039.Hotel-Information) > > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paternoster-Hotels-Paternoster-Dunes-Boutique-Guesthouse.h31911613.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h57157744.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Safari-Lodge-All-Inclusive.h36961786.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information) ---