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Situated in the heart of the Overberg, in South Africa's Western Cape Region, in the picturesque farming town of Swellendam you will find Schoone Oordt Country house.

This well-known and much photographed Victorian landmark presides over 5000m2 of lush grounds, incorporating eight magnificently crafted, luxurious Suites and a romantic honeymoon hide-away. The grounds contain manicured lawns, secret woodland glades, vegetable/herb gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, tranquil fountains and a fragrant rose garden.

Schoone Oordt Country house offer eight newly built luxury guest cottages and a honeymoon cottage that have been meticulously constructed to compliment the character and style of the main house and a larger family unit is still underway. Each suite has been furnished to meet even the most discerning taste. Collectors? pieces and antiques add to the unadulterated luxury of every exceptional room.

Tucked away in a corner of the garden, lies the romantic honeymoon hideaway. Brush past the brightly flowering fuchsia?s onto the secluded patio and open the French doors to a world of elegant sophistication. Relax into crisp custom-made 100% cotton percale linen and goose down bedding adorning the ornately carved four-poster bed and forget about the world outside.

Step into the oversized shower or sink into a beautiful Victorian ball and claw bath while the day?s journey slips off you in a froth of delicate Charlotte Rhys bubbles. Wrap yourself in one of the fluffy embroidered gowns and feel the extravagance of a heated bathroom floor.

Relax in your own small private lounge surrounded by fabulous antiques. Help yourself to a cup of tea or coffee and if it?s chilly outside stoke up the fire and jump back into bed.

Positioned around bubbling fountains and a fragrant rose garden are eight luxurious Suites, each with their own separate entrance. After a long day?s drive, have an afternoon nap on the custom-made 100%cotton percale and goose down bedding. Step into the huge shower or take a soak in hot bath and listen to the country birdsong just outside the window.

For nature-lovers and hikers near Swellendam in the Western Cape, you will find the De Hoop Nature Reserve, Cape Agulhas - the Southern-most tip of Africa - and Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve are a short drive away. The Marloth Nature Reserve and Bontebok Park are virtually on the doorstep! For golfers, there?s the beautiful nine-hole golf course overlooking the Hermitage Valley. For the more adventurous, kayaking on the breathtaking Buffeljags Dam or exploring the magnificent Langeberg Mountains on horseback is a must. Get down to earth and experience picking (and eating) your own berries or tasting delicious berry liqueurs, jams and other products at a working youngberry farm in the Valley. For the slightly more hedonistic, the renowned wine estates of Robertson, Barrydale and Montagu are an easy drive away, whilst Swellendam itself hosts a selection of country culinary delights. Finally, for the child in all of us, the world-renowned Faerie Sanctuary cannot be missed.