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Augusta de Mist Country House

4.0 star property
Swellendam Beaux Arts guesthouse with restaurant

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Cottage, Garden Area (Arum Lilly) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items
Outdoor pool
Suite, Garden Area (Aloe) | Living area | Fireplace
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fireplace

Room options

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Suite, Garden Area (Aloe) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items

Suite, Garden Area (Aloe)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Mini-fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Garden Area (Protea) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items

Suite, Garden Area (Protea)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Mini-fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Human Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bontebok National Park - 40 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Augusta de Mist Country House

When visiting Swellendam, Augusta de Mist Country House is a great choice to consider. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 25
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (4 hours per day)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Augusta de Mist Country House?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Augusta de Mist Country House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Augusta de Mist Country House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Augusta de Mist Country House and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, horse riding and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Augusta de Mist Country House also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Augusta de Mist Country House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Augusta's African Kitchen.
What's the area around Augusta de Mist Country House like?
Augusta de Mist Country House is a short 3-minute walk from Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam and 7 minutes' walk from Drostdy Museum.

Augusta de Mist Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Attention to detail is displayed in every corner of this property. Beautiful! Have the soufflé for breakfast.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay with exceptional service. lovely.
What a delightful place to stay. From a very warm welcome to complimentary beer and sherry plus home baked cup cakes we were treated exceptionally well. Breakfast was super and the recommendation for dinner reservation proved perfect. Although we are well travelled a couple of firsts for us - an open fire in the lounge area of our cottage and before we departed our car was washed!
Phil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place
This place is perfection. Beautiful with amazing service and amazing food. Super
Albie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Booked up last minute whilst travelling The Garden Route. The accomodation was excellent and great value. The surrounding área is beautiful and our host was able to book us in to a lovely restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An absolute Gem
One of the holiday highlights. Food amazing especially the African taster menu. Wish we could have stayed longer. An absolute gem and one we can highly recommend
Eileen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Augusta de Mist Hotel.
The hotel is very centrally situated. The homestead and surroundings is built in the Cape Dutch style surrounded by a lovely garden.Renate the hostess was very hospitable, friendly and helpful. The staff I dealt with was friendly and their service very good. I enjoyed a quiet and restful 2 night's sleep,as well as a scrumptious breakfast and would certainly recommend the Augusta de Mist Hotel to other visitors.
JM, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful resort in Swellendam
The Augusta de Mist was fantastic. The suites are large with lovely bed and sitting areas. The bathrooms are large with delightful tubs and bubble bath! The gardens are tropical with winding paths. Breakfast in the main house was delicious and our hostess energetic, informative and chatty! Would definitely recommend and sorry we didn't spend another night to spend time in the area. There are interesting little shops and historic houses within walking distance. Had dinner at The Field and Fork which was very good.
bidflip, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superlative Boutique Hotel
The owners have created an unique piece of heaven set in a garden of eden complete with culinary delights normally reserved for Michelin Star restaurants. The host, Renata, along with all the staff were fantastic - Renata brings a warmth and sense of humor that really compliments the whole experience. Without question, this is a remarkable and unforgetable place to stay when visiting Swellendam. Whether for a night or few a few weeks, you will not be dissapointed.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superbly run hotel
This is an excellently run establishment. Every possible convenience has been thought of for the guests. We were lucky enough to be staying on a night when they were doing the tester menu - absolutely delicious, as was the breakfast the next morning - from the fresh fruit, fruit juice, cooked to order hot selection and the freshly baked bread and muffins. It was heaven.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10/10
A home away from home. The owner and staff make you feel special, like you are the only guest that matters. The food was exquisite. The seven course tasting menu is a must try.Their chef cooks with passion and successfully put a divine, fresh and modern twist to traditional south African food. The cottage where we stayed was spacious, quaint and luxiourious. Could not have asked for more.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A different kind of guest house
Liked the style and decor of the cottages, although the one we were in was rather dark inside. The hosts and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Was a little disappointed by the food. Felt the breakfasts were not as good as other breakfasts in SA. Would have liked more fruit, choice of yoghurt, croissants, better presented cooked breakfast. Didn't really want cakes and large bread rolls. I found the evening meal a little heavy with the pastries and the pasta but that was my taste. I think the menu should have been more balanced. However, I loved all the spicy tastes.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb in every way
I couldn't possibly expect anything more from a bed and breakfast for an extremely good price. A beautifully appointed, wonderfully comfortable private cottage with beautiful gardens. That should be more than enough but the food is very special - at breakfast, of course, but they also offer a beautifully and creatively composed dinner.Very friendly staff and hosts
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were looking for a place to stay overnight as we journeyed from Cape Town to start out on a leisurely tour of the Garden Route. After looking at the map, Swellendam appeared to be the perfect midway place to stop, and we luckily chose Augusta de Mist as our stopping point. We only had a 1 night stay at Augusta de Mist, but it was very enjoyable. We stayed in the Buchu suite cottage which is at the far end of the property. It was nice and quiet and the walk from the main building to the cottage was beautiful and peaceful. The lush gardens which surround the property and tranquil swimming pool make this an excellent retreat from the hustle and stress of city life. We also were fortunate enough to experience the 7 course dinner which August de Mist offers on certain nights. It was a memorable experience. Michel and Henk and their staff provided excellent service. I definitely will plan a return stay to Augusta de Mist on our next trip to South Africa.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful hotel with fantastic food
Only stayed one night but thankfully the evening of the 6 course taster menu. Food was amazing as was our room. Could not fault anything. Breakfast wonderful too. Michel and Henk are wonderful hosts along with their team
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique experience
Wonderful hosts, great cuisine, eclectic mix. Thoroughly enjoyable stay wish we could have stayed longer.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic in all respects.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were fantastic, and the six-course dinner outstanding! Met some lovely guests that were also staying there - very homely stay. The birdlife in the gardens were tremendous. We'll be back, that's for sure.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect in every way.
My family and I spent only one night at Augusta de Mist, occupying two lovely cottages. We were welcomed with cold drinks as we stepped out of our car, then treated to home-baked cake on the porch of our cottages. Michel greeted us, gave us a quick tour of the gorgeous gardens and answered all of our questions. He was delightful! The cottages are pure luxury. No detail has been overlooked. It was all perfection. We hope to return to Augusta de Mist and stay longer in the near future. It was such a treat!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A pure delight.
Attention to detail was superb. The food was just unbelievable - 7 courses for dinner & a breakfast to die for. The garden was a joy to explore. The main house & all the other buildings were beautifully decorated with a quirkiness that I love.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Country Retreat
Had a wonderful time in this beautiful small hotel set in lovely gardens. In a great location within walking distance of the Drostdy. Great attention to every detail by the attentive owners, who have a wealth of knowledge about the town and local area, make this a brilliant place to stay. And the carrot cake is very good!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a place !
a fantastic welcome from Michel with a tour of the garden and a lot of humour. the food was amazing, especially the African Kitchen 7 course meal - thanks Henk ! our suite was gorgeous with a comp mini bar. Such a lovely establishment with lashings of good humour and style. The staff were attentive and so friendly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation in a lovely garden
We had a very enjoyable two days and felt well looked after. Our cottage was nicely furnished, spacious and comfortable. The owners and staff made sure we had everything we wanted and helped us with things to see and do in the area. We also very much enjoyed the evening meal. There were some nice touches like supplies for our journey and having our car washed before we left.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a find!
Such a charming, unique piece of paradise tucked away. The gardens were exquisite. There was so much attention to detail in the furnishing of our suite that it made our stay a very memorable experience. The food was exceptional as was the service from all concerned. Would definitely recommend and hope to return ourselves as soon as possible.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation.
Augusta de Mist was a lovely old property which the owner was very keen to show off, and quite rightly. They had it beautifully furnished. Our every need had been considered and catered for in our accommodation and we were given a very detailed induction on arrival. Breakfast was indeed a feast with everything we could possibly want on offer. Unfortunately the kitchen was not open on the night of our stay but our host was kind enough, without asking, to book us into an excellent local resturant for dinner. Our only disappointment was that our schedule only allowed one nights stay.
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