Name: Arumvale Country Retreat
Address: 7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa, 7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, Western Cape, 6740, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $44 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

Arumvale Country Retreat

7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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Arumvale Country Retreat is a self-catering country house located in Hermitage Valley, just 1.9 mi from the historical town of Swellendam. It features panoramic views of the Langeberg Mountains and Marloth Nature Reserve is 0.6 mi away. Each country-style room features a private patio with a separate entrance. It includes a lounge and a fully equipped kitchenette and dining table. Some of the private bathrooms have a shower and some have a bath. Barbecue facilities are available for guests to make use of during their stay. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 1.2 mi from Arumvale. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or take a stroll in the in the manicured lush gardens that flow into the surrounding farmlands. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Cape Town International Airport is 126 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

One-Bedroom Suite

Bedroom :

1 full bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child)

1 full bed

Cottage with Garden View (4 Adults + 2 Children)

2 twin beds

and

1 full bed

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed

1 full bed

and

1 sofa bed

Suite with Mountain View

Bedroom :

1 queen bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.5

Facilities

8.9

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.4

Free WiFi

8.4

See what guests loved the most:

Johan
United States of America
“A quiet, comfortable stay in gorgeous surroundings.”
Petr
Russia
“Entire place was amazing. Love the cottage that we’ve booked. Exceptional view on field with horses from the second floor. Good WiFi (not for work, but it’s quite good for Netflix) Bathrooms on both floors. Fully prepared bbq zone.”
Nikki
Netherlands
“Beautiful view. Great braai facilities. Parking and a pool. Friendly owner. Has everything you need.”
Andrea
South Africa
“This was such a comfortable little establishment. Quiet and peaceful.”
Taryn
South Africa
“Gorgeous view. Lovely, clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff”
Roman
Norway
“Cosy cottage outside Swellendam with a beautiful garden. Very friendly host and very quiet area.”
Peter
United Kingdom
“The location was beautiful. Everything was exactly as it should be.”
Sri
South Africa
“Beautiful location! The cottages were very comfortable and service was exceptional!”
Andreas
Austria
“The Arumvale Country house was the perfect hotel for us. We had the cottage and therfor enough room for ourselves and had the most comfortable stay. The kitchen is well equipped and you have everything you need for a great Barbecue. George gave...”
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Anna
South Africa
“Breathtaking views. Almost magical experience, one feels almost like you have gone to a different world !”

Hosted by George - your host and his wife Bev

9.5

Host Review Score

George - your host and his wife Bev

Arumvale is a tranquil piece of paradise in the verdant Hermitage valley with a spectacular view of cows grazing languidly in green pastures against a backdrop of the spectacular Langeberg mountains. If you are stressed , weary and in need of some serious rest, peace and calm, then you are most unlikely to be disappointed. We are a mere 3km from the town of Swellendam - within 20 minutes walking distance. Our lush gardens are home to many wild birds, plus our family of chickens who lay fresh eggs daily. We encourage our guests to gather organic salad greens , fruit and vegetables from our vegetable gardens. Our guest rooms have been thoughtfully and stylishly decorated with antiques and interesting items from our extensive travels. Rooms all have beautiful views , separate entrances and private patios with pre- packed barbeques just ready for you to light ! Most rooms have open fireplaces for cosy winter fires. All firewood is provided free of charge. We have a lovely salt water swimming pool for those really hot hots , and secluded little shady spots in the garden for your sundowners, or to hide away and read a book.

Bev and I are widely travelled having been to in excess of 60 countries. We previously owned and ran ( for fourteen years ) a 26 room boutique hotel with restaurant on the Lesotho border. That was in our younger days - when we had heaps of energy ! But we have learnt over the years, what guests are seeking , and we have made sure that Arumvale meets the needs of the precious people who we are privileged to host. When we sold our 26 roomed boutique hotel - Cranberry Cottage- we decided to downscale to a small self catering establishment and move to the fairest Cape. We fell in love with Swellendam which is a charming historical town with friendly kind people and very little crime. Arumvale is our own personal refuge from the stresses and strains of busy life and we love to share it with others. We both love the outdoors, birds, walking ,unspoilt scenery. We ride our BMW motorbike on the backroads on most weekends. Bev loves gardening and her vegetabe garden and loves sharing the produce with guests and friends.

We are roughly a 3km walk to the village . Swellendam is a well preserved delightful historical village dating from 1745. The famous iconic Moederkerk is situated here ,along with the only remaining original Drosdty ( Dutch Magistrate's court and jail ) in the country. Swellendam has two award winning restaurants - in the top 500 in South Africa, as well as a selection of quaint coffee shops. It is perfectly situated as a hub - 90km from the sea and the incredible De Hoop National Park, 200km from Cape Town, 200km from George and the Garden Route. It is 45km from the famous Route 62 and the little Karoo and 110km from the Southernmost Tip of Africa. Two hours from Cape Town airport and the same from George airport. Two national parks are to be found in within minutes of Arumvale - Marloth National Park which has some spectacular hikes and mountain bike trails through indigenous fynbos and to see waterfalls. The other park a mere 7km away is the Bontebok National Park which has a number of antelope species and some nature walks.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Arumvale Country Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Arumvale Country Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Check-in at Arumvale Country Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Arumvale Country Retreat is 1.1 miles from the center of Swellendam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Arumvale Country Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
The prices at Arumvale Country Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Yes, Arumvale Country Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.