What to expect A farm for every season

The farm is particularly beautiful in the winter and the fireplaces in Swaynehuis, Green, Heritage and Top Cottage are very popular on those cold, wet evenings. In the summer, the private pool at Swaynehuis offers a welcome respite from the hot sun for the Swaynehuis guests. Alternatively, the Botrivier (which never seems to completely dry up) is a great place to chill out.

The Environment A sanctuary for animals and plants

At Swaynekloof Farm, we have created an animal and plant sanctuary which we love to share with other country-loving folk. So far, we have built an 11km game fence around a large portion of the farm and already have eland and zebra. We also have a few sheep to keep our grass short on the slopes and to provide free-range meat for the farm. Our bird life is amazing with a wonderful assortment of raptors, weavers, water birds, hoopoo and many more.

Restoration Restoring the renosterveld

The gardens are a cacophony of noise during the day while the still, quiet nights are broken by the occasional 'hoot hoot' of our resident owls. We are trying to recover the renosterveld on the hills behind the farm and have seen improvement after many years of over-grazing and neglect.

Reviews

11/10... thank-you guys.

My wife and I together with the kiddies aged 3...12yrs had a lovely time. Relaxing outdoors vibe surrounded by landscape, a river and the welcome sound of nature. Not far from Cape Town yet away from the hustle and bustle. We had an awesome time and the kids enjoyed the river and the splashpool. The accomodoation was sufficient, clean and comfy for all our needs and the kitchen kitted... Read this review

Ian Hill

What a lovely space

What a lovely space, tranquil, and clean with some animals (chickens & ducks). A little walk up the farm, and there's a Hyena too, a glorious Lion grunt/roar be heard in the early morning. I absolutely enjoyed this space with friends. Host is very kind and pleasant.

Motshidisi Kuili

Such a special place

I could stay here very happily for a month. Beautifully decorated, and so creatively inspiring. Ideal retreat for writers, artists and yogis looking for a rustic chic home-from-home with everything you could wish for

Lorna

Good value!

Great farm stay near Botrivier close to wine estates and close to Kleinmond, Hermanus and Grabouw. Great walks in nature reserve and load of farm animals for the children. All this and good value!

Christopher

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