The 5 star graded Jan Harmsgat Country House has seen the renaissance that captures its rich past, as well as fitting in with the discerning traveler’s needs. Space, charm and an unsurpassed opportunity to indulge in its authentic country ambience and history.
The ‘Overberg’ warmth of hospitality extends way past the accommodation offering catering for all budgets with classic quarters, superior and executive suites and even options suitable for families.
Less than two hours’ drive from Cape Town be prepared to be transported back to another era where open space country charm and your comfort reign supreme.Whether you are looking to escape the city noise for a weekend or would just like take a day trip and lose track of the time whilst indulging in hearty, wholesome meals, you can do it all whilst sitting on the terrace or under the shade of the pecan nut trees.
The onsite restaurant, Just Amy, are famous for their Farm To Table baked goods, preserves and provide an unforgettable dining experience with chef Angelique and her team. Angelique is the winner of their newly launched TV Show called “Besigheid op ’n Bord”
Overnight guests can also take part in the “JHG Experience” including a history tour of our 17th – century farm, a Land Rover back lands farm drive including a sunset picnic in the countryside as well as pomegranate picking (in season).For those in need for some personal care and down time you can also make use of our newly launched wellness day spa. Treatments include deep tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages and this is only to name a few.
Jan Harmsgat is a definite stopover on your journey next time when you travel through South Africa.
- Free Bicycle Hire
- Picnics under the Pecan Trees
- Backlands Drive
Built in the 1700’s, the old Slave Quarters is a separate Cape Dutch building with thatch roof. Located near the swimming pool with a central communal lounge down and upstairs. Four private en-suite rooms with king size beds, fine linen, bath/shower and toilet.
- No Refunds.
- Cancellations any time prior to arrival, forfeit the full payment due on the accommodation as quoted.
- Bookings will be released automatically and without notification if these conditions are not met.
Driving up the Garden Route from Cape Town, continue for approximately 180 kilometres, past CALEDON and through the town of Riviersonderend.
After Riviersonderend, continue for about 20 kilometres on the N2 until the town of STORMSVLEI. Turn LEFT onto the R317 (sign posted Stormsvlei / Bonnievale).
Set the trip counter to zero at this point and at 16 kilometers turn RIGHT (sign posted Gelukshoop Pad / Drew).
At 30 kilometers, turn LEFT (sign posted Drew / Swellendam) and cross the low level bridge over the Breede River.
Continue straight until you reach a T-junction (36.5 kilometers, sign posted R60 Ashton / Swellendam).
Turn LEFT onto the R60 to ASHTON.
At 3.8 kilometers turn RIGHT into our farm gate - sign posted Jan Harmsgat Country House.
