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Dolittle Cottages  -  Offering cozy holiday accommodation in the heart of Swellendam. Our goal is to provide home away from home comfort, where you can relax and feel at ease.

For those who enjoy the country environment & have a love of animals, then you’ll love your stay. Our resident donkeys, sheep and chickens will happily greet you on arrival. To top things off when in season our 3 towering pecan nut trees will drop their gifts for you to pick up and enjoy.

Escape to the serenity of our two charming cottages, nestled in the picturesque suburbs of Swellendam, offering the perfect blend of country living and modern comfort. As you arrive, our friendly resident animals - donkeys, sheep, and chickens - will warmly greet you. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll feel right at home!

Area Info:

Swellendam lies at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and has become popular in recent times as a place to retreat and relax for those seeking a lifestyle outside of the city rat race. Steeped in history, as one of the oldest settlements in South Africa, you can expect a neat and welcoming town full of heritage buildings, amazing restaurants, nature adventures and many attractions right on our doorstep.

Attractions:

For the more adventurous, we are situated close to horse-riding, mountain hiking and quad-biking trails. For sports enthusiasts, a golf course, fishing on the Breede River and a variety of water sports are available to enjoy.

The Bontebok National Park, an 8000 hectare refuge for the rare Bontebok and Cape Mountain Zebra is situated just outside of town and for nature lovers, scenic walks to majestic waterfalls through an indigenous forest can be enjoyed at the Marloth Nature Reserve.

A visit to Sulina, the Fairie Sanctuary, will delight the kids and berry picking and liqueur tasting make for a fun filled family day!

For great day trips, you can take a drive to the coast to watch Southern Right Whales breaching and splashing just a stone’s throw from shore, or to Cape L’Agulhas, the Southern most tip of Africa. A drive down the famous Karoo Route 62, through Suurbrak and the scenic Tradouw Pass, with its magnificent rock formations is a must for desert lovers and a stop for lunch in Barrydale a treat!.

Activities:

We are situated within walking distance from the town center. Swellendam has plenty to offer to ensure a varied and fun-filled stay: a wide variety of gift and novelty shops, wonderful restaurants, museums, art galleries and, for visitors with an interest in history, there are plenty of historical sites to visit.

Rooms and Units Available:

Dolittle and Doless Cottages are lovingly decorated and equipped to provide that home-away-from home comfort, where you can relax and feel at ease.

Ample space to unwind and enjoy quality time with loved ones, combined with the freedom to cook your own meal in the fully equipped self-catering kitchens.

Book both for a group getaway! Perfect for family reunions, friend gatherings or special occasions.

 

Doless Cottage

Featuring a thoughtful blend of cool blues, from soft sky tones to soothing navy’s, creating a sense of calm and serenity. Made up of two bedrooms and can sleep a maximum of 6 people with a sleeper couch in the lounge.

  • Main bedroom with a Queen bed.
  • Second bedroom with two Single beds.
  • Sleeper couch in the lounge.
  • Fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge room.
  • Shared full bathroom.
  • Braai on stoep leading.
Sleeps 6 Adults

Dolittle Cottage

Step into this cozy cottage, where warm tones of reds and comfortable décor create an inviting atmosphere that feels like a gentle hug. Made up of two bedrooms and can sleep a maximum of 6 people with a sleeper couch in the lounge.

  • Main bedroom with a Queen bed.
  • Second bedroom with two Single beds.
  • Sleeper couch in the lounge.
  • Fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge room.
  • Shared full bathroom.
  • Braai on stoep leading.
Sleeps 6 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Laundry Service
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Cots available
Garden
Parking (off-street - covered)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Swimming Pool
No Pets Allowed
Nature
Wine Estates
Riverrafting
Golfing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Horse Trail
Historic Sites
Monuments
Arts and Craft
Galleries

Cancellation Policy:

-  If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
-  If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
-  If cancelling 15 days before arrival, forfeit 0% of the booking total.

Terms and Conditions

- Check-in from 14h00 till 18:00, with our office closing at 17:00. Check-out by latest 10h00.
- Rates are per person staying per night.
- The booking is made for the number of guests specified on your reservation.
- No visitors allowed.
- No pets allowed.
- No smoking in the cottages/rooms, but an ashtray is provided for outside use.

Directions:

Dolittle Cottages @ 60 Murray Street, Swellendam.

  • Turn left at the Swellendam West R60/Robertson turnoff, just after the Weighbridge. 
  • Carry on straight until you get to the 4 way stop and turn right into Voortrekker Street, Swellendam (you will see Oil Mill Restaurant on left hand side of road).
  • Travel to the 2nd stop street (with Christelle’s Bistro on the left corner) and turn right into Murray Street. 
  • Drive down the road past the grey walled house on the corner of the 3rd road.
  • Dolittle Cottages is on your left, just before the bridge going over the river.

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Children Policy


Children of all ages are welcome.

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  • Accommodation Type: Self-Catering
  • Malaria Area: No
  • Sleeps: 12
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM