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ROUTE 62 Jan Harmsgat Country House

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Highlights

  • Scenic Beauty

    Jan Harmsgat is located in a beautiful region of South Africa near historic Swellendam, an ideal place to break your self-drive journey.

  • Superb Dining

    Jan Harmsgat is famous for its sumptuous dinners.

  • Country Living

    Guest house accommodation is on an historic farm dating back from 1723 with the most incredible and friendly hospitality.

  • Walkers Paradise

    A whole host of lovely walks are possible from the property.

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General Information

Conveniently situated a leisurely half-hour's drive, through beautiful farm-lands, from Swellendam, Jan Harmsgat Guest Farm has seen a renaissance that captures its rich past, in a way that fits in with the discerning traveller's needs: space, charm and an unsurpassed opportunity to indulge in an authentic country ambience and history.

The accommodation at Jan Harmsgat Guest Farm is in understated elegance and comfort in the original slave quarters, and consists of four large en-suite rooms with an adjoining lounge. Two loft rooms and the guest lounge boast expansive mountain views. Visitors are treated to understated elegance and comfort, combining the power of its original 1-metre thick walls, yellowwood details and authentic "Overberg" style.

Guests may relax by the pool with a book from the extensive library or explore the surrounding wine routes, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam and surrounding areas.

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Our view

An idyllic spot in which to break your journey from the Garden Route to Cape Town or vice versa.
  • Stunning rural location
  • Superb dining experience
  • Cosy and comfortable accommodation
  • The historic town of Swellendam is a short drive away
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Price

From ZAR R650.00 per person Add to trip planner

Location

Jan Harmsgat Country House is situated near Swellendam, a 2 hour drive from Cape Town, on a working farm in the scenic Klein Karoo wine lands region of South Africa.

Rooms

The rooms are built in the original slave quarters and consist of four large en-suite rooms with an adjoining lounge and two standard loft rooms.

Activities

  • Indigenous wildlife such as Springbuck, Grey Rheebuck and Ostriches
  • Orchards of fruit, nut and olive trees on the 680 ha farm
  • Bass fishing
  • Swellendam is the 3rd oldest town in South Africa
  • Nearby Bontebok Park
  • Wine tasting in the Robertson wine valley

The Cottage

The Cottage is ideal for couples with young children, or groups of 4, who would enjoy being completely private. The cottage has two double rooms and shares a single bathroom. Separate kitchen available for self-catering. If required, baby sitting can be arranged either in the cottage or at the main house, where you would normally have dinner.

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