A Hilltop Country Retreat

A Hilltop Country Retreat is located in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains, yet close to the town centre where you get the best of both worlds 360-degree views and no traffic.

A Hilltop Country Retreat offers a complete experience far superior to that of a mere stopover. Our rooms are spacious and luxurious featuring finishes and furniture made by local entrepreneurs and artists. The delightful calabash radios, created by South African artist Soloman, are just one of the beautiful, unique and mostly handmade elements we have chosen to enrich your stay. Each room now has a DVD player with a selection of DVD's to watch free of charge.

Our accommodation offers great value for money. All the rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and fully equipped self-catering kitchens. You can dine inside or on the patio while enjoying the magnificent and inspiring view of the Langeberg Mountains and the town below. Pick some fresh herbs from our garden to prepare your own special meal or dine out at one of the many exquisite restaurants Swellendam has to offer.

Here you can relax and unwind surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in a restful environment far from the hustle and bustle, but convenient to Swellendam's many attractions.

A Hilltop Country Retreat treats you to high standards of hospitality throughout, but it's also a great base for trips and excursions.

We offer guests the option of a fully stocked fridge for breakfast, so you can enjoy your morning meal in the privacy of your own room or patio whenever it suits you. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, tomato, toast, butter, jam, muesli, yoghurt, juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and a variety of fruit.

Book today and come and experience the delights A Hilltop Country Retreat has to offer.

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Reviews

  • "Country style luxury"

    22 October 2020

    "We had a lovely stay over at this luxurious establishment, the pools are well maintained and very inviting for a hot summery day. Had a great time braaing outside our well equipped and comfortable family room. They even supplied wood fire lighters. Wish we could have stayed longer as there is so much to do in this beautiful area but will definitely be back to enjoy another country holiday in style. Thank you Lana for the warm welcome and advise on places to visit.*the bath plug in our room seemed to be leaking and another towel for the little one would have been nice as there were only 2 towels for fam room that sleeps 4"

  • "Wow effect"

    08 July 2019

    "I was bowled over by your hospitality thanks very much.... will be visiting more often...RegardsThabo"

  • "Friendly service and attention to detail"

    25 September 2018

    "Very homely feel and conveniently located close to town with beautiful mountain views. Braai facilities and a tranquil garden attracting beautiful birds."

  • "Beautifully decorated room, tranquil surroundings, perfect break-away"

    10 January 2018

    "Wonderful venue, the room is tastefully decorated, well kept and clean, fully stocked with everything one needs in a comfortable self-catering unit. Staff are super friendly, and helpful. A nice touch is the breakfast ingredients one can purchase and have delivered to your room daily. Perfect spot for a stop-over if you're on a family road-trip."

  • "The beautiful interior and that sparkling splash pool"

    03 January 2018

    "What a beautiful place this is! Friendly staff, neat and spacious! A home away from home! Thank you Lana and Jane for everything!!"

  • "The neatness of the room"

    04 December 2017

    "Excellent, pity we only stayed for one night, next time we will come for a longer stay."

  • "Girls getaway"

    16 August 2017

    "A beautiful, relaxing retreat!"

  • "Great accommodation"

    31 July 2017

    "We only spent a night as we were passing through Swellendam but overall we were really impressed. The hostesses/managing team were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are excellent, very well put together, spacious, interesting/lekker dcor and well equipped. Good size bath/shower combo. We recommend booking one of the rooms with a fire place - magical to go to sleep with a fire burning away keeping out the winter cold! We'll definitely stay again"

  • "Great accommodation"

    31 July 2017

    "We only spent a night as we were passing through Swellendam but overall we were really impressed. The hostesses/managing team were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are excellent, very well put together, spacious, interesting/lekker dcor and well equipped. Good size bath/shower combo. We recommend booking one of the rooms with a fire place - magical to go to sleep with a fire burning away keeping out the winter cold! We'll definitely stay again"

  • "Best in Swellendam"

    05 January 2017

    "We had a wonderful stay in A Hilltop! I can recommend the 2 bedroom old house for families, you can stay for a week!"

  • "Stunning views, luxurious rooms"

    16 December 2015

    "we stayed one night at the Hilltop retreat, with our two boys, and simply loved the stunning views over mountains and plains, and the very luxurious rooms. Our only regret was not planning to stay for another night"

  • "a great find"

    20 July 2015

    "a special place with many little extras that surprise and show care and creative thinking has gone into the experience of the weekend away. For mountain bikers there is trails within 100 metres of the venue to access many dirt road trails and also trails within Marloth nature reserve within 1 km. highly recommended!"

  • "FANTABULOUS!!"

    21 August 2014

    "Upon arrival we were welcomed by the fabulous Jane who, with her fantastic warmth and friendly nature, escorted us to reception where we checked in and then off to our room. She made us feel totally at home. Everything in our room was to our complete satisfaction, the attention to detail was more than to be expected. It's these little things that make one's stay extra special. Unfortunately, there was only one big downfall... we could only stay one night!Thanking you once again for a superb overnight stay.Saskia & David"

  • "Most comfortable bed and excellent linen!"

    08 April 2014

    "Was a pleasure to stay here. Very comfortable and well organised. The bed linen is so luxurious and delicious! Mattress on the bed was extremely comfortable. Highly recommended!"

  • "Excellent"

    17 February 2014

    "Very cozy little place and really caters for everything. Attention to detail. Will definitely be back."

  • "Returning Customer"

    08 December 2013

    "This is the third time we have stayed here either on our way to Cape Town or on our way back to PE. It is always a comfortable stay, the family room is ideal for a family of four as it is spacious and has all the amenities you wish for in a bed and breakfast establishment. Well done Lana and Jane."

  • "Excellent"

    31 March 2013

    "We really enjoyed our stay at A Hilltop Retreat. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We stayed in the Luxury Self-catering Room and it was great. Spacious, neat, and everything you want. Each room has it's own braai and outside tables and chairs to relax."

  • "Very accommodating and comfortable"

    08 January 2013

    "We stayed at A Hilltop for one night on our way back from Cape Town having flown in from the UK feeling pretty exhausted. The rooms are very tastefully decorated and furnished and our rooms were well equipped with their own kitchenettes, superb showers and comfortable beds. Would love to have stayed longer to relax in the beautiful gardens beside the pool but maybe next time - well done to Lana and her team."

  • "Beautiful"

    16 November 2012

    "This is a very beautiful accomodation on top of the hill. It had a breathtaking view of the mountains and the air is very cool in a hot summer day. Rooms were very clean and were very uniquely designed. We were greeted by the host Lana and she made us feel very welcome."

  • "Lovely stay"

    02 May 2012

    "This was a lovely stay. They have thought of everything. Well worth it."

  • "Extraordinary stopover"

    22 March 2012

    "Lana was an amazing hostess. She recommended restaurants, booked us into a spa the next day and told us about every interesting place in Swellendam we should visit."

  • "5 Star accommodation!"

    18 March 2012

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at A Hilltop Country Retreat. The gardens are perfectly landscaped, the rooms tastefully decorated with only the best and Lana's attention to every detail is very obvious. She made our stay unforgettable! We will definitely be back!"

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