It is a pity, that we only stayed for one night on our way from Capetown to Knysna. We were travelling with my mum, in a group of three and even as we booked a cheaper single room they gave us the two luxury rooms upstairs with our own living room and veranda. Both bathrooms were extraordinary, lots of space... More

We booked to stay with for a mountain biking event, and paid our deposit. When my partner was delayed returning from a trip overseas and arrived back too sick to cycle. I had to phone and cancel. I assumed we would lose our deposit. She was completely understanding of our dilemma and offered to re-fund our deposit. We will definitely... More

We booked and paid a deposit. When we arrived the guest house gates were locked - seems they had closed down. Had no contact from them and they didnt answer their mobile when I called from outside. Had a sick 11 year old with us - it was freezing and it took me nearly 2 hours to find suitable other... More

De Oude Pastorie has not been used as a guest house for a while as the previous owner sold the property. At the time of our arrival the new owner had only been here for 3 weeks. We were welcomed with a nice, icecold glass of local wine and received a grand tour of the property (true, we were there... More

We stayed here for two nights during a 2 week trip to Sout Africa. As the previous reviewers have said, Tersia, the owner, is remarkably welcoming and accommodating. The house is beautifully restored with lots of space. Breakfasts were great. Swellendam itself is lovely for a couple of quiet days too. We would have loved to have stayed longer. BTW... More

We used Swellendamas a base to visit De Hoop nature reserve and a stop off on the way to Franshhoek. This old parsonage had loads of character and a warm welcoming feel. The rooms are very large and comfortable. Our bathroom was the size of a decent London apartment! The host Tersia made us very welcome and provided a lovely... More

De Oude Pastorie (the Old Parsonage) is one of Swellendam's historic buidlings and has been sympathetically restored with plenty of original features. It is on the main (but not busy) road through Swellendam near the centre (a few minutes walk away) with several restaurants close by. The bedrooms are very spacious and there are several sitting areas in the house... More

went there already twice and it is like arriving in heaven ! As soon as you arrive Tersia (the owner) shows you around the house and she gets you a nice bottle of wine to welcome you. the setting, spacious rooms, service of Tersia, wonderful breakfast, ... make this place an awesome place to be ! you can't do the... More

Oude de Pastorie provided us with the ideal base to explore Swellendam. We stayed in the Galilea room which we found to be more than comfortable - and the bathroom was very stylish ! Tersia provided a warm welcome and was the perfect host. Her breakfasts were generous, tasty and wholesome and set us up perfectly for the day. If... More