7 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, Western Cape
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
28 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely charming place for a couple or small family
Lovely people and charming place. Could help self to vegetables in the garden or even the eggs from the chickens for breakfast which was a hit with the kids. Only drawback was that it was a bit of a squash, we should have booked a third room. The rooms are called “two bedroom” but they are actually one bedroom suites with a single sofa bed in the living room so not really suitable for three adults. This is in the small print of the room description so our fault for not reading closely but I think the room title is misleading. Great for a couple or a family with one child.
Wonderful accommodation excellent hosts would recommend
Morag
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from George Missing (Arumvale) on 19 Dec 2018
Good day Morag,
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to write this lovely review for us here at Arumvale , it is much appreciated.
Warmest regards
Wonderful stay ... would highly recommend the cottage. Beautiful views, cozy, clean, friendly staff and glorious fireplace!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
John, Vancouver
13 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Place
We stayed for 1 night en route from East to West. The standard self catering room was good, comfortable and clean. The views from the patio were really good. If staying for more I would definitely go for one of the bigger suites. We self catered and managed but better cooking facilities are available in the bigger rooms. Good value, nice place.
Stayed for two nights but should have made it one. My wife didn't want to stay on first impressions as the place needed a thorough clean. Lots of cobwebs and dirty surfaces. The outside space superior to the inside. Lovely views from the terrace but close to cow fields hence inundated with flies which plagued us. Our introduction was rushed and below the standard of others we have experienced this trip. This place was not for us.
Good day Pierre,
Thank you once again for staying with us and for writing this positive review on behalf of us all here at Arumvale , it is much appreciated.
Waremest regards,
George Missing (Arumvale)
We enjoyed our stay at Arumvale. George and everyone were so friendly and helpful. The accommodation is characterful and comfortable. Swellendam is a short drive away and George recommended and booked us a great restaurant on our first night - Field and Fork. We made a day trip down to De Hoop and saw whales, wildlife and the most magnificent sand dunes. A long journey on dirt roads but well worth it.
A little smaller than the picture in brochure portray but not a penalty. If what you after is a relaxed scenic venue then this is the place. We'd love to go again.
This is a lovely property in a great setting with the mountains as a backdrop. It is an easy short drive from the centre of Swellendam so an ideal location for those like us who like to be away from the bustle but close enough to enjoy the restaurants and gift shops of the centre. The accommodation is quite basic but oozes character and charm. George is a very hands on host and ensures the braai is set up every day! We stayed for 3 nights but will stay longer next time to fully enjoy all that the area has to offer
This converted cottage was so sweet it was originally a farm workers cottage next to the main house It was fun for a nights stay and the mountain views were stunning
It is a nice place with a view the mountain ridge with some farming land surroundings. It is just outside the city. People are very friendly. The two rooms we stayed in looked great.
I'd easily book again.
The location is stunning, with views over the nearby mountains. Our room was comfortable and well equipped, George even had the Braai ready to fire up when we arrived. Definitely book a few nights and explore the SANPark hikes
Really enjoyed this stay, beautiful views and great host! We loved Swellendam town too, and there are lots of great places for lunch and dinner :) Thoroughly recommend this place
Brigid
8/10 Good
Steffen&Steffi
Travelled with partner
6 Jan 2020
Liked: Amenities
Die gesamte Unterkunft ist etwas in die Tage gekommen. Wir haben keine großen Ansprüche und so war das in punkto Sauberkeit halbwegs in Ordnung, aber doch schon an der Grenze. Der Pool ist mit Salzwasser gefühlt, zu unserem Erstaunen vielleicht sogar noch etwas salziger als das Meer. Für eine, maximal zwei Nächte ist der Platz in Ordnung.
Steffen&Steffi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
elke, Mainz
Travelled with partner
29 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liegt landschaftlich sehr schön, wirkt insgesamt etwas vernachlässigt, Bad sehr klein, man braucht ein Auto da abschüssig
elke
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Feb 2019
Assez cher pour ce que c'est
Assez bien dans l'ensemble mais assez cher par rapport à d'autres hébergements que nous avons eu en Afrique du sud.
Point positif : bel environnement.
Point négatif : ménage.
Petite terrasse agréable mais pas propre idem pour les transats à la piscine.
Franchement à ce prix on peut trouver mieux
Accueil très succinct. Très belle chambre décorée avec goût et belle vue sur la campagne. Eloigné du centre mais d'une grande tranquillité. La chambre dispose d'une belle terrasse individuelle avec un barbecue pour un repas en toute intimité (pas de possibilité de repas à proximité). Le jardin est magnifique avec une piscine, un coin repos et une végétation soignée.
Het uitzicht, de inrichting en de mensen waren echt fantastisch.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from George on 19 Dec 2018
Good day Anonymous,
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the trouble to write this review on behalf of us all here at Arumvale.
Warmest regards,
George Missing (Arumvale)
Molto gradevole tranquillo bel panorama un luogo rilassante facile da raggiungere e letto comodo la terrazza piacevole con un ottimo barbeque lo consiglio
Die wunderschöne Anlage liegt etwas außerhalb von Swellendam (aber trotzdem gut erreichbar) mitten in der grünen Natur. Alles ist bis ins Detail romantisch eingerichtet. Die Gartenanlage und der atemberaubende Ausblick hat uns fühlen lassen wie im Paradies. Es wird kostenlos Holz für den Grill (auf der Terasse) und den offenen Kamin (im Wohnbereich) zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine absolut traumhafte Unterkunft.
Wir kamen wegen des Verkehrs erst um 20:30Uhr an. Zum Glück wohnen die Inhaber mit in dem Landhaus und haben uns sogar noch mit dem Gepäck geholfen. Wir hatten das Gartenhaus mit Blick auf die Berge und Kühe. Alles ist weiß im Shabby Chic gehalten und sehr hübsch. Das Bett war ca. 140m breit und gemütlich. Im Kühlschrank wartete sogar Wasser und Milch auf uns. Leider war es zum Baden zu kalt aber der kleine Pool war sehr schön in den gepflegten Garten eingebettet.
Netter Empfang, tolle Aussicht. Zimmer war leider unsauber, extrem viele Spinnweben und tote Insekten - auch auf Nachttisch usw. Ländlich gelegen mit Blick auf die Weide. Viel Natur zu beobachten. Nachts lautes Zirpen der Grillen. Grill war perfekt hergerichtet, unbedingt Feuerzeug mitbringen!
Stunning view from the terrace which includes a barbecue area. Very helpful and friendly staff.
We will come back.
Niels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from george on 24 Jan 2018
Good day Niels,
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the trouble to write this lovely review on behalf of us all here at Arumvale.
Warmest regards,
George Missing (Arumvale)
Leuke rustieke cottages, met eenvoudige maar complete voorzieningen. Letterlijk tussen de dieren in de wei. We hebben genoten van deze plek, en het mooie uitzicht op de bergen.
Leider entspricht die Beschreibung der luxussuite auf hotels.com nicht den Gegebenheiten.
Statt 2 Schlafzimmern (1 King- und 1 Queen-Bett) nur ein Schlafzimmer mit Queen- und ein Schlafsofa im Wohnzimmer