Read 5 traveller reviews of Klippe Rivier Country House

Just outside Swellendam, Klippe Rivier Country House (sometimes known as Klippe River Country House) is probably the best-preserved country houses in the Overberg Region of South Africa's Garden Route. The gardens are a delight, with manicured lawns, old sweeping oaks and herb gardens. Inside, richly coloured rugs and antiques line the hallways, leading to the library, living room and dining room of what feels like a stately home.

Klippe Rivier tries to maintain much of its history with each of the bedrooms named after previous owners and decorated in a traditional, colonial design. Outside, the white-washed stables that once belonged to the country house have been tastefully converted into six luxurious, air-conditioned bedrooms, complete with an interesting, quirky design featuring strong fabrics.

Downstairs, three spacious bedrooms, each with an open fireplace and sizeable en-suite bathroom, keep you in the colonial feel of the homestead. There are also three loft rooms under the thatch, which also retain a very traditional ambience and have private balconies offering mountain views.

Klippe River homestead also has a secluded cottage which is very much separate from the main homestead. For the more romantic, it has its own fireplace and private country garden, making it ideal for honeymooners.

Lodge overview

Lodge type: Town

No. of bedrooms: 12 bedroom & 1 cottage

Season: Open Year Round

Geographics

Location: Garden Route, The Cape

Accessible by: Self-drive

Food & drink

Usual board basis: B&B

Food quality: Klippe Rivier makes a real point of using local produce and wines, and herbs from their own herb garden – so you can expect some fresh, fine food at this country house

Dining style: Inidividual Tables

Dining locations: Indoor Dining

Drinks included: No

Special interests

Honeymoons: Klippe River Country House offers a separate cottage, perfect for seclusion and privacy. While the atmosphere of the country house is not lost in the cottage, it is very much a separate experience with its own large fireplace and gardens to explore. - See more of our suggestions of the best places for honeymoons in The Cape

Children

Attitude towards children: Children 8 years and older are welcome, but pay full adult rate

Age restrictions: 8 and older only

Generally recommended for children: Fine for sensible, older children – but not ideal for younger ones

Health & safety

Malarial area: No

Dangerous animals: Low Risk

Extras

Laundry facilities: 0

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