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Situated on a working dairy farm between Montagu and Swellendam, lies the charming Jan Harmsgat Country House. Offering understated elegance and an authentic country atmosphere, Jan Harmsgat offers modern convenience while still retain its farm-style charm.

Here, you can relax by the pool with a book from the extensive library, or explore the farm's fruit, nut, and olive orchards. The region offers a vast array of activities to suit all tastes. Places worth a visit include the Robertson Wine Valley, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam.

highlights

  • Near to Robertson & Montagu wine farms
  • A charming countryhouse on a working estate
  • Magnificent dining experience with local produce
  • Fair-trade accredited
  • Explore fruit, nut & olive orchards

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Relax beside the guest house pool with a book from the extensive library, or explore the farm's fruit, nut and olive orchards.

Head to the Roberston wine valley for a wine tasting and cellar tour, or explore the area on a hike, bird watching excursion, and horse ride.

Go for trips down the Breede River or take a leisurely bike ride.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Babysitting service available
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    Laundry service
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    Restaurant

Dining

Jan Harmsgat offers an excellent dining experience. The restaurant has won various awards and is most famous for its baked goods and preserves.

Choose to dine in the formal dining room, on the terrace, or enjoy a picnic under the pecan trees.

Expect top-notch service and excellent wine. Breakfast includes a fresh fruit parfait with homemade muesli and yoghurt, followed by a cooked breakfast with fresh juice and fresh coffee or tea.

The delicious lunch and dinner menu changes often, and makes use of produce grown in the garden.

Dinner features delights such as rack of lamb, seared tuna, aged beef fillet, or the popular kudu fillet, while pasta dishes are made from scratch. Be sure not to miss out on their famous pecan pie, made from organically grown pecans and topped with their homemade ice cream.

Standard Room

There are 4 comfortable rooms in the farm's original slave quarters, featuring en suite bedrooms and an adjoining lounge. The 2 loft bedrooms, perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways, also feature spectacular mountain views.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Underfloor heating

Other Room Types

Situated in a lovely pastoral setting on the boundary of the farm, the charming cottage is ideal for couples with young children, or groups of 4 who are looking for privacy. There are 2 double rooms, which share a single bathroom, and a separate kitchen available for self-catering.

Activities

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boat excursions
  • Hiking
  • Horse-riding
  • Scenic drives
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $75 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Apr 2014 $105 Bed & Breakfast

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

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Kate Erskine

Kate Erskine

Africa Safari Expert

"Loved the history behind this restored old farm house and the working farm surrounding it - a really special, country feel."

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