Swaynekloof Farm in Botrivier

Swaynekloof Farm offers four accommodation types: Basic Cabin, Standard Cottage, Traditional Cottage, and Four-Bedroom House. Each includes a kitchenette with washing machine, private pool with views, terrace, balcony, patio, barbecue, and dining area. The Traditional Cottage (Heritage Cottage) retains original farm-worker features like slightly wonky floors and doors. Rooms are clean, rustic, and come with fans for hot nights.

There is no onsite restaurant. Guests use the kitchenette to cook meals. For eating out, Manny's Restaurant in Botrivier serves meals, and the Botrivier train station has a pub. A small supermarket in Botrivier stocks basics.

Onsite activities include fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Guests can swim in the dam, walk through the farm's nature reserve, and spot zebras (often near the dam late afternoon). An outdoor fireplace and picnic area are available for evening gatherings. Next door, Cornellskopf Animal Encounters offers guided tours with lions, zebras, and other rescue animals. Nearby attractions: Mt Hebron Nature Reserve (21 km), Kleinmond Golf Course (28 km), and Hermanus beach (30-minute drive).

Swaynekloof Farm is in Botrivier, 79 km from Cape Town International Airport. The last 300 metres are a dirt road; the river crossing is easy in dry season with a regular car. The farm is quiet and surrounded by farmland and hills. Botrivier town has a pub and Manny's Restaurant. Wine-tasting farms and animal encounters are within a short drive.

Free WiFi is available in public areas. Free parking includes accessible and street parking. Other features: designated smoking area, non-smoking rooms, BBQ facilities, outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and fire extinguishers. Pets are allowed. The host, Lea, is known for helpfulness (e.g., assisting with car trouble). Invoice provided upon request.