On the banks of the Koornlands river, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains;in the historical town of Swellendam, nestled between oak trees, Aan de Oever Guesthouse welcomes you.

As the Accommodation Award winner in 2004, we offer exquisite accommodation for you, in 7 elegantly furnished en-suite bedrooms (including our honeymoon suite), each with its own private entrance.

Aan de Oever (Dutch for "next to the river") is a guesthouse in the Cape Dutch style, which finishes off beautifully in this well-known 3rd oldest town in South Africa, named Swellendam. If you want a picture perfect setting for a holiday, a honeymoon, or a base from which to travel, we offer you an unforgettable stay. Enjoy a beautiful view over the river and mountains while we serve a superb breakfast or dinner on our wooden deck. We specialize in B&B and D&B&B lodging.

The breathtakingly beautiful town of Swellendam, offers you the tourist, an experience of historical beauty and interesting tell-tales about its origin. Aan de Oever is situated on the "Tourism Mile" of Swellendam and is walking distance from the museums, restaurants and shops. At reception we provide adequate information about all activities in and around Swellendam which you can enjoy. We guarantee you an unforgettable time in our town.

While enjoying warm hospitality at Aan de Oever, you can spend time in our beautiful garden, where more than 70 bird species share it with you. Relax in our salt-water swimming pool or enjoy a drink from our honesty bar on the patio.

At Aan de Oever we ensure a luxury stay, great country food and a most relaxing atmosphere with spectacular views. We look forward to welcoming you.

At Aan de Oever Guesthouse, our rooms are equipped with all modern amenities. TV with selected channels, dvd players, air conditioning, electric blankets, tea and coffee facilities and an honesty bar, are available in all the rooms to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Free Wi-fi is available in the main house.

Secure off street parking, laundry service (bag provided) and swimming pool towels are just some extras we offer our visitors.

The Rooms are named after birds in the Swellendam area.

Blue Crane Room
Twin beds, bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room faces a quiet street and is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Hadida Room
Queen bed, bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room faces a quiet street and is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Kingfisher Room
King bed, bathroom with a separate bath and shower and a private patio. It has a lovely view over the Khoi pond and the Langeberg Mountains as well as the beautiful garden. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Guinea Fowl Room
This room is equipped for three guests. King Bed and a single bed, bathroom with a corner bath and twin shower, sitting area, fireplace, very private patio. Lovely view over the Langeberg Mountains and the beautiful garden. This spacious family room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Bokmakierie Room
On the upper level of the Cape Dutch style house with private stair access, king size bed, bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities. From the large private balcony it overlooks the beautiful garden as well as the Langeberg Mountains.

Barn Owl Room
On the upper level of the Cape Dutch style house with private stair access. King size bed, bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DVD player, honesty bar and coffee / tea making facilities. From the large private balcony it overlooks the beautiful garden as well as the Langeberg Mountains

Tinktinkie Room
Our smallest room with Queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, private patio with lovely views of our garden and the mountains.

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