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Country houses Arumvale Country Retreat (formerly Arumvale Country House)

7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, 6740 (show map)

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Country houses Overview

Arumvale Country Retreat is a self-catering country house situated in Hermitage Valley, just 3 km from the historical town of Swellendam. It boasts panoramic views of the Langeberg Mountains and Marloth Nature Reserve is 1 km away.
Each country-style room features a private patio with a separate entrance. It includes a lounge and a fully equipped kitchenette and dining table. Some of the private bathrooms have a shower and some have a bath.
Barbecue facilities are available for guests to make use of during their stay. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 2 km from Arumvale.
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or take a stroll in the in the manicured lush gardens that flow into the surrounding farmlands.
Free Wi-Fi is available. The Cape Town International Airport is 203 km from the property.

Formerly Arumvale Country House

Before April 2023 Arumvale Country Retreat was known as Arumvale Country House

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One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This suite features a private patio offering views of the Langeberg Mountains, the garden, pool and of the river. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a bath. A single extra bed is available in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child) - enter dates to see room photos

This rustic cottage comes with an indoor fireplace and features a private patio with barbecue facilities. It offers views of the garden and of the Langeberg Mountains. The cottage has electrical lighting, a bar refrigerator, a gas lit heater, hot water and a stove top. The private bathroom has a shower.

Cottage with Garden View (4 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

This 2-story cottage features a private patio offering views of the Langeberg Mountains, the garden and of the river. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a shower. Two extra single beds is available in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed - enter dates to see room photos

This suite features a private patio offering views of the Langeberg Mountains, the pool and the river. It includes a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a shower. An extra single bed is available in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and room category, and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Suite with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

The pool with a view and fireplace are the standout features of this suite. This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchenette. The suite also comes with a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a barbecue, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. This family room offers heating, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of Arumvale Country Retreat

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking

Activities
Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Horse riding

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities

Pools and wellness
Outdoor pool

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Soundproof rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional bathroom, Additional Toilet, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dressing Room, DVD Player, Electric blankets, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fan, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Mosquito net, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Pool view, Private entrance, Private flat in building, Refrigerator, Riverview, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Soundproofing, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Tumble dryer , TV, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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Teresa

“Lovely farm stay 🌺”

10.0

02 Jun 2025

Lovely Garden with private entrance and views. Cottage well equipped and the fireplace with already packed wood and fire lighters was very welcoming. Very quiet at night !

Michael

“It served our needs for a night and the owner was kind enough to allow us to book in 2 hours earlier”

6.0

19 May 2025

Loved the country feel and the horses. Samantha was friendly and lovely

Terry

“Great place to stay!”

10.0

16 May 2025

we love everything about Arumvale we have stayed in Swellendam many times but Arumvale is by far the best place we have stayed. Love it there!

Paul

“Superb”

10.0

05 May 2025

The staff were excellent, super helpful and friendly. Loved sitting on the patio, looking at the mountain with horses grazing on the field in front of us. We loved our stay and will definitely return for another visit!

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Country houses Arumvale Country Retreat (formerly Arumvale Country House)

7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, 6740 (show map)

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Formerly Arumvale Country House

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Rooms List

One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child) - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage with Garden View (4 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed - enter dates to see room photos

Suite with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Country houses Arumvale Country Retreat (formerly Arumvale Country House)

7 Bethel Road and Corner of Hermitage South Road, Hermitage Valley, Swellendam, 6740 (show map)

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Formerly Arumvale Country House

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Rooms List

One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child) - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage with Garden View (4 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed - enter dates to see room photos

Suite with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Lovely farm stay 🌺”

“It served our needs for a night and the owner was kind enough to allow us to book in 2 hours earlier”

“Great place to stay!”

“Superb”

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