Reviews of Schoone Oordt Country House
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Schoone Oordt Country House review
The owner was over anxious to please "he patrolled" the dining room; was unclear about whether the alcohol was free; he insisted that a bottle of wine of which a glass had been taken be paid for. The room was rather dark and gloomy. However dinner was very good
Read more about the whole tripAn Great Plce to Stay
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Schoone Ordt Country House - great location, accommodation and excellent service. Wouldn't hesitate to go back there!
Read more about the whole tripLovey conversion
A beautiful old house converted into an excellent small hotel. Again very good accommodation.
Attractive grounds and swimming pool. Very good breakfasts each day. We also had dinner here twice which was very satisfactory.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Schoone Oordt Country House review
Schoone Ordt was exactly what we expected, a comfortable place for a short stay to break the journey.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Schoone Oordt Country House review
Beautiful old house with lovely rooms and the excellent service which seems to come as standard in SA.
Well positioned in the centre of town.
We didn't think there was much to do in town, so we walked in the nearby Bontebok National Park
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Schoone Oordt is a Victorian House, and is beautifully furbished with vintage furniture.
The breakfasts are very good!
There are many steps throughout the property, and it is certainly not wheelchair friendly, and could be a problem for someone with limited mobility.
First class
Our only comment is that Swellendam has not a lot happening locally and requires quite a lot of travelling to see the area around.
Many thanks to Expert Africa in recommending we book and eat at La Sosta restaurant (must be booked at least a month in advance). One of the top quality restaurants in a country which provides fantastic food.
Schoone Oordt Swellendam..
Yet again an excellent location and a restful visit after a busy tourin experience in South Africa.
Fidney, the Major Domo who met us on arrival could not have been more helpful and saw to our every need. The rest of the staff were equally helpful and here too we had our car washed daily!
Rooms were very good and it was an excellent base for visiting the De Hoop Nature Reservation.
It was the 'grandest' accommodation of our visit and an excellent end to our touring.
Schoone Oordt Country House review
Very easy to find, again great directions, a beautifully restored old house.
In a very quiet part of Swellendan, but with restaurants nearby if you wished to eat out from the hotel.
A very nice gesture was a complimentary car wash which having been around the Bontebok National park the day before, was much needed.
Lots of effort made and a real treat
We'd had a question mark over this one before we arrived. ....I don't know why. It was a treat. Lots of effort was made to do the best they possibly could for the guests. We were extremely well looked after.
We ate in on the first night - and didn't bother to do otherwise the next night; it was excellent. The dining room is airy and very attractive. It looked beautifully fresh for breakfast. The car was washed each morning.
The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed (but don't expect to be in the house itself); they are set in quiet, attractive gardens. Swellendam was a pleasant little town. I enjoyed the museum. We forgot to go to the Faerie Glen. Damn.
Of all the places we stayed, we are not sure this was not the best because of the service and attention to detail.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
