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Jan Harmsgat Country House

5.0 star property

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Quarters
Children’s area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is €114
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul

Room options

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
R60 Between Ashton & Swellendam, District Bonnievale/Drew, Boesmanspad, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Montagu Museum - 33 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Hick's Art Gallery - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Viljoensdrift Winery - 39 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Van Loveren Family Vineyards - 39 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonfrutti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bushmanspad - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Jan Harmsgat Country House

Luxury boutique country house in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at Jan Harmsgat Country House. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a body treatment or a facial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this country house include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, a gift shop and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and baths or showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 55 to 100 for adults and ZAR 55 to 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1723
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 55 to 100 for adults and ZAR 55 to 100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Jan Harmsgat Country House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country
Jan Harmsgat Country House
Jan Harmsgat Country House Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Country Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat House Boesmanspa
Jan Harmsgat House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country House Country House
Jan Harmsgat Country House Country House Boesmanspad

Frequently asked questions

Does Jan Harmsgat Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

As of 25 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jan Harmsgat Country House on 8 Jul 2025 start from €114.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Jan Harmsgat Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jan Harmsgat Country House located?

This family-friendly Boesmanspad country house is located in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Bonnievale Wines and Weltevrede. Platform 62 Tourism Centre and Ashton Winery are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Jan Harmsgat Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible property outside of Cape Town. We were there only one night but it would be great for 10 friends to go for the weekend and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant, there was nothing we disliked. The room, the service, the food, the wine were all the best, with the "add-on" of a tour of the vineyard. Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly wonderful

Truly wonderful staff and food and a very peaceful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway.Tranquil and great food

We had an amazing stay .The general manager , Francois and his team went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and cater to all our needs.The food and service was excellent and the attention to detail was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, relaxing weekend.

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The service was impeccable, I really can't rave enough as to how wonderful it was. The meals were prepared with fresh ingredients, delicious and visually appealing. The rooms were comfortable and well appointed. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Farm-Idylle an der Autobahn

Diese 38ha große Farm aus der ersten Hälfte des 18.Jahrhunderts liegt etwa 20km außerhalb von Swellendam und wenn man einmal dort ist muss einem klar sein, dass man nur mehr machen kann was die Farm anbietet. Flanieren, spazieren oder sich in der Nähe etwas ansehen ist keine Option. Als wir ankamen rechnete man nicht mehr mit Gästen und hatte die umliegenden Felder gedüngt, entsprechend roch es auch. Nach einigem Hin und Her bezüglich des Zimmers, das wir uns anders vorgestellt hatten bekamen wir dann ein Upgrade auf die Executive-Suite und diese war wirklich sehr großzügig und schön (in historischem Stil) eingerichtet. Am Abend starteten wir mit einer Weinverkostung aus eigenem Anbau, die Dame, die uns die Weine präsentierte war sehr nett und kompetent und die Weine waren allesamt von guter Qualität. Auch das anschließend gereichte Abendessen (Lammhaxe) war wunderbar und obwohl wir die einzigen Gäste waren hatten wir die volle Auswahl auf der Speisekarte. Das Essen wurde uns sehr stimmungsvoll vor dem Kamin serviert. Nun aber zum Hauptkritikpunkt, der Lage des Anwesens. Es liegt genau in einer ansteigenden Kurve einer Autobahn, dort ist Tempo 120 erlaubt, die LKWs geben Gas, um die Steigung zu schaffen bzw. bremsen wenn es abwärts geht. Das bedeutet, dass ab 4 Uhr morgens nicht mehr an Schlaf zu denken ist. Da hilft leider auch kein noch so freundliches Personal und leckeres Frühstück darüber hinweg.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tilman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country style with a difference

Staff excellent. They even cleaned my car without asking which was a lovely surprise as the car was very dusty after lots of off road miles. Very comfortable place to stay. High quality. Accommodation old Victorian style but spacious and high quality. Fair trade business who genuinely care about the product they are selling. Staff are treated with the same principles and are valued in the Jan Harmsgat business.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 sterren kwaliteit

Kleinschalig met veel persoonlijke aandacht en service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at JHG were incredibly friendly and made us feel very special.As surprise for our honeymoon the room was beautifully decorated. We will definitely come back to this beautiful and peaceful place.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous historic guesthouse in the country

Not only is Jan Harmsgat gorgeous , the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. We loved our stay and will be back.

8/10 Good

Karl Johan, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a nice stay

Overall a very nice experience. Only negative is the location next to the road. But it was not as noticeable as I would have thought and I'm quite the anti noise pollution type of person. Good food even though they tried a bit too hard and dishes were a bit over worked. But plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity. We stayed with 3 children for 2 nights and got a couple of very charming and spacious rooms adjacent to each other.

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Novi, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming country atmosphere

The staff greeted us immediately upon arrival. The chef came out with a delicious description of the dinner he was preparing. The walk to our 'house' was through a grape vine arboretum past the pool. The house was charming and well appointed. The dinner (extra cost) was well worth it and we had a wonderful breakfast. The dining area had a lounge area that was just right for after a relaxing after dinner drink.

8/10 Good

Linda, Winterthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erholung und fantastisches Gourmeterlebnis

Wunderschönes Farmhaus und toller Service.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert

Ein wirklich schöner Ort um zu entspannen! Die ursprünglichen Kap Häuser, welche alle modernisiert worden sind, versetzen einen in eine Andere Epoche. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das ausgezeichnete Restaurant. Die Küche ist schlicht sensationell! Dies zeigt dich beim Abendessen wie beim Frühstück. einzig WLAN hatte so seine Probleme.

6/10 Okay

Antoine, LONDON ENGLAND

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This guest house could be so much better

Beautifully situated hotel, it would have helped if they had alerted visitors to the closure of the road from Swellendam! The piped music in the restaurant was somewhat irritating particularly the breakfast selection. The staff were friendly but the service at dinner was extremely slow. We felt that there was nobody there with enough presence to be alert to enough to see when things were going wrong.