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Rothman Manor

Rothman Manor Deluxe Guest Retreat

Description

Relax while you enjoy the private atmosphere of the largest historic estates in Swellendam. Each room is decorated with great attention to detail in a blend of African and European style.

Enjoy an excellent breakfast served under a majestic 19th century oak. Have a swim in the large pool or relax in the jacuzzi while watching zebra, springbok and ostrich in the nature park. Take a leisurely stroll in our park and watch the birdlife around the lily pond. In the immediate neighbourhood, just 30 metres by foot, are two recommendable restaurant.

Rothman Manor is situated at the beginning of the famous Garden Route in Swellendam, Western Cape - South Africa, about 200km east of Cape Town. We offer exclusive accommodation in Swellendam which also satisfies the spoiled traveller.

Relax while you enjoy the private atmosphere of one of the largest historic estates in Swellendam. The estate with its 3.5 hectares comprise accommodation in two seperate guest houses and the Manor with its public areas. Rothman Manor was accredited from the Portfolio Retreats Collection in CATEGORY LUXURY and graded from the Tourism Council of South Africa as a 5-star guest house. It would be a pleasure for us to welcome you in Swellendam at the Rothman Manor. We will assure that you have a pleasant, yet unforgettable experience here in Swellendam. Enjoy our warm hospitality in the wonderful and unique South Africa.

Upmarket accommodation and breakfast with an excellent value of money in the historic Swellendam.

Accommodation

You have a choice of 6 different rooms. Three rooms are situated in the garden cottage, built in 1834 and the others in a newly build house matching perfectly to the existing national monuments.

Rooms & Suites

Suite Africa
The room has a beautiful view of the swimming pool, pond and garden. Furnished with antiques, the room offers two single beds. An old fireplace was converted in a nestling place for reading. The adjoining lounge invites one to read, chat or watch TV. The spacious bathroom offers a bath for two and a separate shower.

Suite Romance:
This room impresses because of the combination of blue wall colour, wrought-iron furniture and its original bamboo ceiling. An overlarge and inviting king-size-bed forms the focal point of the room. The adjoining lounge with its stylish chairs offers a cozy place to relax. The bathroom is equipped with a shower.

Cane Room:
A well-appointed room with all necessary comforts. The tasteful furnishings consist of two single beds, specially made cane furniture and an antique wardrobe made from satinwood. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The room opens onto the patio and swimming pool.

Suite Esprit:
This very spacious suite is in the new building. The generous size of over 55m². and its private patio with view to the dam and Nature Park will give you a very comfortable stay. The bathroom offers a bath with separate shower.

Suite Morning Sky:
This is the second suite in the new building. It offers the same luxurious comfort as the Suite Esprit but is has its own sundeck near the pool as well as a Spa-bath. An ideal suite for a honeymoon.

XL-Suite:
The top-of -the range with its size of over 90sqm comes with a separate lounge to the bedroom and even a small kitchenette for the ones who want to spoil themselves. The balcony leads to the pool area while the lounge has beautiful views to the mountains. The bathroom has a spa-bath with separate shower

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Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237

Attractions

Swellendam is not only a very attractive stopover between Cape Town and the Garden Route. Because of its fortunate position it is a preferred starting point for various sight-seeing tours to the Bontebok National Park, De Hoop and Marloth Nature Reserve for lovers of nature and the most southern tip of Africa, Cape Aghulas, just to name a few.

Swellendam is well positioned for various sight-seeing tours to different attractions and activities:

  • De Hoop Nature Reserve: An wonderful daytrip to observe Zebras , Bontebok and other kind of antelope and animals. Offers very good opportunity to have a swim in the Indian Ocean in one of the natural tide pools or to watch the whales. It's a must for everybody who wants to experience an original and wild part of Africa.

  • Drostdy Museum: Open-air museum complex with several historic buildings. It invites you to be part of the life in the past. A beautiful rose garden is included also.
  • Golf: 9 whole course with picturesque views on the Langeberg mountains
  • Bontebok National Park: Watch the beautiful Bontebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, grey rhebok, interesting bird life etc.. Enjoy the walk on the picturesque Breede River and explore the rich flora.
  • Marloth Nature Reserve: wonderful walks to waterfalls, indigenous forest and to the top of the Langeberge.
  • Breede River Wine Route: Test and enjoy the delicious wine directly by the producer. This wine area is still a tip under the connoisseur of wines.
  • Cape Agulhas: the most southern point of Africa
  • another Sport facilities: Squash, tennis, bowling, water-ski, mountain biking
  • organised Horse trail riding in the Langeberg Mountains or along the wonderful Breede River for novices and advanced riders
  • Beaches: Infanta, Witsand, Arniston and Port Beaufort´s beaches invite for a swim or watching the whales
  • Montagu: Have a bath in a hot spring or do a ride with a tractor to the top of a mountain.
  • Tradouw Paß: worthy drive through the Langeberge into the Small Karoo.
  • Sulina: a mystique fairy-garden in Swellendam

 

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Accolades

5 Star:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
Portfoilo graded:Portfolio benchmarked:

TGCSA Star Grading

5 Star

Facilities

Additional Facilities

• Wireless LAN
• outside jacuzzi
• game watching on site.

Directions

When you come the N2 from direction Cape Town, take the second exit to Swellendam (Swellendam-West). After 1 km you come to a 4-way-stop, turn right into the Voortrek Str. The Rothman Manor is then the 4th house on the right hand side. If you come from direction George you should take the third exit from the N2 to Swellendam, which is the same exit as described above.

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