SOJOURN IN SWELLENDAM | MOFFID’S PLACE

SOJOURN IN SWELLENDAM | MOFFID’S PLACE

I first discovered Swellendam when looking for accommodation for the wacky wine festival a few years back this picturesque town is not too far out of Robertson which meant just a 40 hour minute drive into each of the wineries for the festival. Sadly, during our wacky...
Historical charm at Jan Harmsgat Country House, Swellendam

Historical charm at Jan Harmsgat Country House, Swellendam

On our recent weekend to Mardouw Country House near Swellendam we also found ourselves spending quite a bit of time at the neighbouring property, Jan Harmsgat. A beautiful estate with a rich history, Jan Harmsgat Country House is located on the R60 highway, just off...
JAN HARMSGAT, AN ABSOLUTE GEM IN THE OVERBERG

JAN HARMSGAT, AN ABSOLUTE GEM IN THE OVERBERG

The past few days at Jan Harmsgat is exactly what we needed. The 5-star country estate delivers on every level of farm life, natural beauty and absolute relaxation. The estate is nestled beneath the Langeberg Mountain range, boasting 1000 hectares of pomegranate...
A countryside escape at Mardouw Country House, Swellendam

A countryside escape at Mardouw Country House, Swellendam

This past year has meant many changes, not least of which has been the curtailing of travel – a great passion for many. Not being permitted to travel has only exacerbated the feeling of being trapped. Fortunately, now we are no longer on Lockdown Level 5, we are...
Keeping you safe

Keeping you safe

While South Africa is currently in lockdown we want to ensure our guests that we are doing everything in our power to use this time to deep clean our properties and putting prosedures in place to keep you safe while staying with us at any one of our properties and...
Food for thought and elephants

Food for thought and elephants

When your boss poses the question:  “Let’s find a sustainable solution for welcoming guests instead of leaving something on the stack of towels that simply wilts and dies”, You think – why didn’t I ever question this … Our creative...