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Relaxing Botrivier

Relaxing Botrivier

Swaynekloof Farm

Relaxing Botrivier

It's mid-summer and getting hotter every day! Guests come to the farm to get away from wretched COVID and city life. Fresh country air and sunshine help to rejuvenate and relax our soul and our bodies. Swimming in the river is cool and refreshing. Unfortunately the plunge pool at Top Cottage is out of order and won't be repaired. We have decided it's too deep for children and too narrow for adults. The only swimming pool is at Swaynehuis, the 4-bedroom farmhouse, but this is for the private use of guests who have booked it. Cottage guests are welcome to enjoy the lapa next to Top Cottage, swim in the river or take a drive to the back of the farm and enjoy beautiful views of the valley and catch a glimpse of the giraffe next door and our own beloved zebra and eland.

Relaxing Botrivier

Colleen Simmonds

Swaynekloof Farm offers a self-catering house and four self-catering guest cottages that overlook the scenic Bot River Valley. The farm is close to many of the Overberg’s most popular outdoor activities and the area offers mountain biking, hiking, horse riding and swimming. Swaynekloof Farm accomm...

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