South Africa Accommodation | Little Karoo

Swartberg Manor

Swartberg Country Manor is nestled on the farm "Voorbedacht" situated in the Cango Valley at the foot of the world-renowned Swartberg Pass. The picturesque panoramic view of the Swartberg Mountains will bring comfort to anyone that wants to "get away from it all" and simply soak up the peace of its tranquil surroundings.

Swartberg Country Manor offers 14 comfortable en-suite guest rooms housed within the 2 original farmhouses that have been beautifully restored. The Main House offers 9 comfortable en-suite guest rooms with a lounge, dining room and bar facility. The dining room extends onto the original farmhouse "stoep" (veranda), which offers breathtaking views of the Swartberg Mountains. The historical house offers 5 enchanting en-suite guest rooms, overlooking a fig orchard with magnificent mountain views. Every effort has been made to retain the original "look and feel" of the farmhouse, with its "Brooky lace", wooden floors and ceilings, adding timeless ambiance to the character of this little piece of history. Situated in close proximity of both the Main and Historical Houses is the pristine swimming pool which offers invigorating relief from those hot summer days.

The farm was purchased in 2003 by a group of friends brought together by our mutual love for our beautiful country, travel and hospitality. The extraordinary views of the Swartberg Mountain from the "stoep" (veranda) of the original farmhouse compelled us to create a venue where more people could share in the tranquillity and serenity of this valley.

Jan, Barbara and Gavin will be your hosts, ensuring that you have an unforgettable "homely" experience. We aim to take you back in time, when life was less complicated and friends still had ample time to enjoy long and hearty discussions. Adding good traditional food and comfortable accommodation to this "farm" experience we trust that you will rediscover your soul!
Meals are served in our spacious dining room or on the "stoep" (veranda) overlooking the spectacular Swartberg Mountains. For those exquisite warm summer days, traditional South African delicacies will be prepared outside on open fires next to the swimming pool, along with refreshing beverages served from the bar.

To add to this timeless era, we not only converted the main farmhouse into a comfortable guesthouse that offers 9 en-suite guest rooms, we have also renovated the original farmhouse (dated 1864) to offer a further 5 en-suite guest rooms. It is impossible not to fall in love with this historical work of art, with its ambiance and character added by Oregon pine floors and ceilings with "perfectly framed mountain views".

"Voorbedacht" farm is a working farm, which offers our guests the unique opportunity to explore and experience the true essence of subsistence farming in the Little Karoo. Among the various agricultural products farmed, we also farm livestock such as, cattle, sheep and ostriches. Daily walks on the farm allow guests to experience the peace and serenity of this beautiful valley, while for the more "wild at heart", mountain bikes are available to explore the more rugged terrain.