Schoone Oordt Country House

Surrounded by rolling fields and embraced by the majestic Langeberg Mountain range, lies the picturesque town of Swellendam. This is your first stop on the garden route and home of Schoone Oordt Country House. Echoing the past, Swellendam continues to be a place of rest, relaxation and replenishment for travellers.

Swellendam is situated on the N2, halfway between Cape Town and George -approximately 220 km away from either side.

From the N2 from Cape Town or Mossel Bay/George:

1. Take the Swellendam East turn-off.
2. Drive back downhill across the 3-way stop.
3. Turn right immediately after the Koornlands River Bridge.
4. Turn before the grass verge with Swellendam written in white brick on it.
5. Schoone Oordt Country House is on the right.

The N1 from Cape Town:

1. Travel through the tunnel to Worcester.
2. At the 3rd set of traffic lights, turn right to Robertson/Ashton.
3. Drive straight through Robertson and Ashton.
4. Just after Ashton is a turn-off to the right onto the R60 to Swellendam.
5. Turn left at the 4-way stop and continue through the town.
6. Quite soon after the large white church on the left, the road forks, but keep to the left.
7. Take the first right turn-off into Swellengrebel Street.
8. Schoone Oordt Country House is on the left.