Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and the town still retains many fine old buildings, an impressive Dutch style church and an excellent open air museum of early settler life.

Set in attractive 6.5 acre grounds at one end of the main street, Bloomestate offers stylish accommodation perfectly positioned for a Garden Route stop off or an ideal base for exploring the scenic Overberg region. The style throughout is crisp and modern complimented by the lush tranquil gardens and welcoming pool.

The rooms and amenities at Bloomestate are spread across 5 buildings with a main house containing the breakfast room, a Lounge building with a covered terrace and honesty bar and then 3 other buildings containing the stylish rooms.

All the rooms have television, DVD player, bar facilities, bathroom with bath and shower and terrace opening onto the gardens with fine views of the mountains.

• Tradouw Pass
• Day trip to De Hoop Nature Reserve
• Bontebok National Park
• Marloth Nature Reserve
• Drostdy Museum
• Local hiking trails
• Wildebraam Berry Estate