Schoone Oordt Country House

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Schoone Oordt Country House is one of those very rare places that stops feeling like a hotel and starts feeling like home.** We first stayed here last year while travelling the Garden Route and loved it so much that there was never really a question of where we would stay when we returned to Swellendam this year. What we didn’t expect was to arrive and be **remembered and welcomed back with genuine hugs and warmth**. That moment said everything about Schoone Oordt. There is such a cozy, personal and family feeling to this beautiful place, and you immediately feel that the people behind it genuinely care about the guests who walk through their doors. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous and full of character. We loved learning about **the story and history behind the house**, which makes staying here feel even more special. Nothing feels generic or impersonal. It has a soul. We stayed in the **family cottages**, which are fantastic. They are spacious, incredibly comfortable and perfect when travelling with children. You have all the charm of the property while still having enough room to properly settle in and feel at home. And the **food deserves its own mention**. Everything is prepared with so much care, from breakfast to the wonderful meals, and of course those **adorable little scones**! ❤️ It’s those thoughtful details that make the experience feel so special. Then there are the cats! 🐈 At this point, I think the Schoone Oordt cats are officially my girls’ best friends. They absolutely adore them and seeing them again was genuinely part of the excitement of coming back. What we love most about Schoone Oordt is the feeling it gives us. It is beautiful and comfortable, but more importantly, it is **warm**. After a day of travelling and exploring, coming back here feels like coming home. We have now stayed twice, and I honestly cannot imagine doing the Garden Route again without returning. **Every time our travels bring us through Swellendam, Schoone Oordt will be our home there.** Thank you for remembering us, for welcoming us back with open arms, and for making our family feel so genuinely at home. We absolutely adore this place and already look forward to the next time. ❤️🇿🇦

Our stay at Schoone Oordt was truly exceptional. The bedrooms are beautifully appointed, with all the five-star amenities you could wish for, creating a wonderfully comfortable and luxurious experience. The four-course breakfast was something I had never experienced before and was absolutely outstanding. Dinner was equally impressive, exceeding our expectations in every way. What really makes Schoone Oordt special, though, is the staff. They are genuinely warm, attentive and lovely, adding those extra thoughtful touches that elevate the entire experience. A truly memorable stay at a beautiful property

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hotel. We were only there for one night whilst travelling from Cape Town to Plettenburg Bay, but from the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. All the staff were so attentive, the food was great (the scones are delicious!) and our room was amazing. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!