10/10 Excellent
Candice, Cape Town
9 Mar 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entire apartment
Stonehill River Lodge
4.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa pool
- Kitchen
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry room
Explore the area
Portion 12 of Bakkelysdrift, Farm No. 267 (Off N2), Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740
- Drostdy MuseumPlace, Drostdy Museum31 min drive
- Dutch Reformed Church SwellendamPlace, Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam31 min drive
- Swellendam Golf CoursePlace, Swellendam Golf Course35 min drive
Room options
Villa, 2 Bedrooms
- River view
- Sleeps 6
Villa, 4 Bedrooms
- River view
- Sleeps 8
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About the area
Swellendam
With a stay at Stonehill River Lodge in Swellendam, you'll be on a river, and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Drostdy Museum. .This apartment is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Swellendam Provincial Hospital.
What's nearby
- Drostdy Museum - 31 min drive - 24.4 km
- Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 31 min drive - 24.7 km
- Railton Library - 34 min drive - 27.0 km
- Swellendam Golf Course - 35 min drive - 26.8 km
- Swellendam Hiking Trail - 37 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
- George (GRJ) - 156 min drive
Restaurants
- Oude Post Bistro - 20 min drive
- Rolandale Restaurant and Padstal - 21 min drive
- Rolandal - 21 min drive
- Padstall - 26 min drive
About this property
Stonehill River Lodge
Stonehill River Lodge offers 11 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this apartment include babysitting (surcharge), a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free secured self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Playground
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Hob
- Microwave
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area
Entertainment
- 42-inch TV with satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Furnished patio
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Laundry
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Daily housekeeping
- Limited-hour front desk
- Safe
- Safe at front desk
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- On a river
Things to do
- Archery
- Bicycle rentals
- Ecotours
- Fishing
- Game viewing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Mountain biking
- Rafting nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 11 units
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle rentals
- Ecotours
- Garden
- Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
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Stonehill River Lodge Reviews
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