Overview of Jan Harmsgat Country House
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 & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Biking
Bird watching
Boat excursions
Croquet
Day tours
Hiking
Horse riding
Scenic drives
Wine tasting
Rooms at Jan Harmsgat Country House
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Classic Quarters Suite
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.
General Facilities
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.
Babysitting service
Laundry service
Private garden
Restaurant
Swimming pool
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.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Ramona Cilliers
Africa Safari Expert
Its understated luxury and elegance as well as historic charm makes this one of my favourite country retreats. Indulge and unwind in style
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