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The Hideaway Guest House is a luxurious accommodation

Imagine swimming in beautifully clear, mountain spring water, warmed by the sun, with a stunning view of the mountains, you will find this and more at The Hideaway Guest House, an oasis of beauty and luxury located in the bustling upmarket town of Swellendam.

The third oldest district in South Africa, Swellendam not only has a deep rich history, but is also nestled between the Bontebok National Park and the Marloth Nature Reserve, which offer magnificent mountain scenery, nature walks and hiking trails.

The Hideaway boasts luxury facilities, rose gardens, an orchard, olive grove, an idyllic pool pavilion and the Hideaway Spa.

There is a fully-equipped beauty salon with in-house beautician so you can have a pampering massage, bubbly Jacuzzi or a hot sauna. Relax, unwind and enjoy.

There is a large, freshwater eco-pool. Enjoy a refreshing, chemical-free swim, surrounded by a beautiful rose-filled garden and stunning mountain views.

The Hideaway Guest House has great rooms & wonderful views

The Hideaway Guest House pool — *Relax by the pool*

The owners, Stephen and Jackie, aim to offer unrivalled hospitality, with an emphasis on personal service and guest satisfaction. The guest house was selected as the Sanlam Top destination in 2015 and also won the Lux Global Excellence award as the B&B of the year – Garden Route 2017.

Breakfast is a feast of scrumptious home-made bakes, jams, cold meats and cheeses, freshly-squeezed juices, homemade muesli with creamy yoghurt and fresh fruit salad plus hot food cooked to order.

The accommodation offers four luxury suites and a spacious garden cottage. The suites have either king, queen or twin beds and 2 suites can sleep an extra adult or 2 children if required.

All four suites are named after roses and decorated in the traditional English heritage style- with four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms and access to a private garden filled with rose bushes and bird life.

So much to experience!

The Hideaway House rooms — *Luxury rooms*

The garden cottage offers two en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to 6, a sitting room with log-burning stove and a kitchen. It also has two private patios and mountain views.

All of the accommodation has air-conditioning for heating and cooling, silent bar fridges stocked with cold drinks, port, beer and Muscadel, homemade shortbread, Wi-Fi, electric blankets, gowns and slippers.

For health and well-being The Hideaway also offers regular Yoga and Pilates classes and Yoga Retreats.

The Hideaway, where attention to detail means that the little things matter, is an oasis of relaxation and enjoyment.

For reservations, call 028 514 3316, email info@hideawaybb.co.za or visit: www.hideawaybb.co.za today.

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