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Augusta de Mist

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Description

A unique authentic Cape Dutch National Monument situated on a 1,5 hectare estate in the historic heart of Swellendam, the gateway to the Garden Route and the Little Karoo and the centre of the Overberg.

Within walking distance of tourist attractions, shops and fine restaurants, yet offering the peace and tranquillity one would enjoy on a farm.

An easy 2,5 hrs drive from Cape Town and George.
A perfect honeymoon destination.

* 8 luxury spacious rooms and cottages

* beautiful views
* fantastic breakfast to be enjoyed under the vines.
* Aromatherapy and reflexologie by prior arrangement in the privacy of your own room.
* Secure private parking
* High standard of quality and personalised service
* Large salt water pool (pool towels are provided)
* Extensive semi-indigenous gardens to explored with pathways, water features and something interesting around every corner.
* Prolific bird life
* Laundry service
* fully licenced

Swellendam naturally links the winelands of Stellenbosch, Worcester, Robertson and Bonnievale with the coast and the famous Garden Route, and the inland desert like area of the Little Karoo with the southern most tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. Whale watching from many parts of the nearby coast between June and November.

Swellendam is within easy reach of the charming towns of Montagu and Barrydale, via the Tradouws pass, both have hot springs, . The Bontebok Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve with its many eco-systems are a must. Spectecular horse trails and mountain walks in the Marloth Nature Reserve.

In the year 1802, Augusta Uitenhage de Mist, then 18 years old, accompanied her father, Jacob
Uitenhage de Mist to the Cape of Good Hope. Her father, had received instructions in Holland,
to proceed to the Cape as Commissary-General. He was to accept transfer of the Colony from
the British once again to the Dutch, to establish the new regime and install the Governor,
General J.W. Janssens.
After settling matters of State, Commissary de Mist set out on an oxwagon journey into the
hinterland of the Cape.

Augusta accompanied her father on this 167 day hazardous trip.

According to her diary, they passed within a few metres of this building around the 12th of
December 1803, on the way to the Magistrate’s house, now the Drostdy Museum.

She, being distantly related to Madeleine, it seemed fitting to remember her, by naming this new establishment Augusta de Mist.

Augusta de Mist

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237

Attractions

Swellendam is the jewel of the Overberg and well known for its architecture, fascinating history, potters and great outdoor life. Situated approx. 240km halfway both from Cape Town and George on the Garden route. The area offers a variety of scenic routes which includes a trip to the De Hope Nature Reserve for whale watching and its pristine beaches, the Tradouw pass to Barrydale, linking the Overberg to the Little Karoo and the local wine routes with some outstanding award winning wines.

Well-maintained 9-hole golf course picturesque setting in front of the Langeberg mountains with fantastic views.

Augusta de Mist

Accolades

	:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
	:AA Guides quality assured

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

- air conditioner (some units)
- airport (less than 15km)
- babysitting service
- bowls (less than 5km)
- DSTV in room
- fireplace
- fishing (less than 3km)
- game drives (less than 30km)
- golf (less than 5km)
- horse riding (less than 5km)
- internet facilities
- laundry facilities onsite
- lock-up safe
- microwave in unit
- nature trail (less than 2km)
- outdoor pool
- parking all onsite
- private entrance
- radio in room
- restaurant (less than 5km)
- tea / coffee making facilities
- television in room (non-satellite)

•  Safe off street Parking
•  Electric Blankets
•  Fresh Flowers
•  Complementary Muskadel
•  Honesty Bar
•  100 % Percale Bedlinnen

Protea Garden Suite

Spacious family suite.
• Main bedroom with queen-size bed leading into lounge area with fire place.
• Off the main bedroom a 2nd smaller bedroom with single bed. (an extra mattress can be added
for 2nd child).
• Both have own entrance to shared spacious bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower.
• Ochre floors and wooden ceiling. Air-conditioning (heating and cooling), fans, safe, Music
station and TV. Private patio and parking.
• View : Garden

Aloe

Garden suite with single beds or king-size bed. Please specify your choice.
• Bathroom with shower only.
• Lounge with fireplace.
• French doors on to private patio.
• Wall to wall carpet, reed ceiling.
• Air-conditioning (heating and cooling), fan, music station and TV in room.
• View : Garden

Strelitza

Garden suite with single beds or king-size bed. Please specify your choice.
• Bathroom with shower only.
• Lounge with fireplace.
• French doors on to private patio.
• Wall to wall carpet, reed ceiling.
• Air-conditioning (heating and cooling), fan, music station and TV in room
• View : Garden

Red Hot Poker

A spacious luxury thatched roofed cottage.
• Built in old style i.e. thick walls, thick wooden beams, reed ceiling, wooden floor.
• Downstairs 2 bedrooms en suite, both with private entrance and patio.
• 1 with shower above bath and 1 with shower only.
• Single or king size beds (please state preference).
• TV and music station in rooms, fans.
• Upstairs is a lounge with fireplace and balcony.
• Safe private parking.
• Not self-catering
• View : Garden

Arum

Two luxury cottages, built in old style, i.e. thick walls, reed ceilings.
• Bedroom with king-size beds and bathroom with double basins, spa-bath and
big walk-in shower.
• Lounge with fire place.
• Private patio and parking.
• Air-conditioning (heating and cooling), fan, music station and satellite TV.
• View : garden

Varkoor

Two luxury cottages, built in old style, i.e. thick walls, reed ceilings.
• Bedroom with king-size beds and bathroom with double basins, spa-bath and
big walk-in shower.
• Lounge with fire place.
• Private patio and parking.
• Air-conditioning (heating and cooling), fan, music station and satellite TV.
• View : garden

Klapperbos

Bedroom with double bed, intimate bathroom with shower only, in National Monument.
• Yellow wood shutters and beams, handmade terracotta tiled floor, reed ceiling.
• Veranda in front of room overlooking the garden.
• This room is situated next to the breakfast area used in winter and bad weather.
• Music station.
• No TV and personal safe
• View : Garden

•     November - April: Cheese platters and a fine selection of local wines are offered to enjoy in the
      comfort of your own room in front of a crackling fire or on your private patio, for those who want to
      give a full on restaurant a miss.
•     Breakfast under the vines in summer and in front of a log fire in winter
•     Guest lounge, veranda and patio's
•     Safe off street parking
•     Large salt water swimming pool
•     Laundry service
•     Small interesting Library
•     Picnic baskets on request
•     Car wash service
•     Limited smoking

•  Private Patio or Veranda
•  Hairdryer
•  Tea & Coffee Facilities
•  Gowns
•  Digital Safe.

Directions

Swellendam is situated just off the N2, 240 km from Cape Town, or 160 km from Mossel Bay. The main entrances to the town, lead into Swellendam's main street, Voortrek Street. From Cape Town: Take 'West' entrance into Swellendam, drive 3.2 km along main street. Just after the famous NG white ( wedding cake like) church the main street splits . Take left fork for 30 mtr and turn left into Human Street. From George: Take 'East' entrance into Swellendam via main street. Approx. 500 mtr. from where the buildings start you pass on your left 'La Belle Aliance' tea garden. Over small bridge turn right, left and right again into Human Street, all within aprox. 30 mtr. of each other. Well signposted with the image of Augusta de Mist, the building is just visible through the trees. Following the signs brings you into the garden, where parking is secure, shaded and close to your accommodation.