Aan de Eike Guest House  Verified Listing

Situated on the main tourist road, close to the Drostdy museum, historic sites, shops, hiking and cycling routes.

Aan de Eike is perfect for a one night stopover, group trip or corporate stay. It features eighteen bedrooms, one of these bedrooms is a family or group option with an en-suite bathroom and comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults. This Guest House is tastefully furnished with all modern facilities. Each room is individually styled but similar in size, comfortably sleeping 2 people with en-suite bathrooms. All our bedrooms face the central swimming pool, garden and deck area and are set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountains.

Rooms are equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning, TV, DSTV, Wi-Fi, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Swellendam has plenty of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a foodie, hiker, cyclist, golfer, wine connoisseur, history lover or just looking for a break to a picturesque town, we have something for you.

Our facilities include the large swimming pool, with a deck area for sunbathing and relaxing. As well as a restaurant to cater to guests’ dining needs, our leisure facilities include a travel desk, free Wi-Fi, spacious seating areas and venue space and large outdoor swimming pool and deck area. For your further pampering, a small gym, sauna and a bicycle wash bay.
Aan de Eike is situated on our Swellendam ‘strip’ or ‘tourist mile’ and close to the museum and historic sites, shops & restaurants, hiking, cycling routes. It is situated on the east side entrance to the town, from the N2 national road.

During your stay, enjoy our swimming pool and deck.

A Historic walk perhaps, for those of you who love history. Our Historic Walk Guide takes you around the national monuments, museum and historic attractions in town.

A 9-hole Golf Course, in excellently maintained, picturesque scenery of the Langeberg Mountains.

Berry Picking and Liquor tasting at the Berry and Wildebraam Farms. The Berry Farm grows youngberries, blackberries and blueberries and during harvest time you can pick your own!
Sport facilities include Hiking, Bowling, Mountain biking, Golf, Running routes and even Horse Riding.

Marloth Nature Reserve is a hidden gem in the majestic Swellendam Mountains. Marloth offers various day trails, ranging from easy, short walks to more strenuous, longer hikes. These trails lead into the shady green indigenous forest, where cool pools and waterfalls wait to be discovered. Day walks are open from sunrise to sunset.

The Swellendam Trails are the property of the municipality and free to access. There are different routes that each offer a vast variety of difficulty, distances, elevation and a lot of fun. Ideal for mountain biking and trail running. Here are some of the popular routes: 33km – 870m climb; 21km – 475m climb; 10km – 236m climb; 5km – 143m climb.

Bontebok Park:
Cape Mountain Zebra, Bird watching, enjoy a walk in the park, Round trip 30km.

De Hoop Nature reserve is approximately 340 square kilometers in area, making it one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature. You’ll be surrounded by the sea, sand dunes, fynbos and mountains. Besides enjoying the breathtaking views, the private beaches and game drive you can discover a wealth of marine, bird, animal and rare plant species. De Hoop Nature Reserve is a 1.5-hour gravel road drive from Swellendam, and definitely worth the drive.

Robertson Wine Valley:
Representing over 50 wineries from the towns including Ashton, Bonnievale McGregor and Robertson. Amongst the leading wine regions of the world, recognized for its wine, experiences and practices.

Cape Agulhas is the southern most point in Africa. Visit the shipwreck museum and Kapula Candles. Round trip of 240km.
Visit Hot springs in Montagu or do a ride with tractor to the top of the mountains. Round trip 260km.

Tradouws Pass is absolutely worth it! Drive through the Langeberg Mountains into the little Karoo. Drive through Suurbraak to Barrydale and back a round trip of 90km. Barrydale offers wonderful experiences, great lunch spots and festivals throughout the year.

Beaches nearby include Infanta, Witsand, Arniston, Struis bay - all roughly an hour and a half’s drive from Swellendam.