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About this property

Set outside Malmesbury, Abbotts Hill is a working farm with many animals, including farm dogs. The guest house provides an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace with magnificent views of the Swartland. Large farm house kitchen with modern equipment and a lounge equipped with a TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms are en-suite. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 53 km from Abbotts Hill, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. "Abbotts Hill is a working farm with animals and friendly farm dogs that may come and greet you during your stay"

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gerda
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful house in a serene area. We had a very comfortable stay. We appreciated the attention to detail. The hosts were very helpful and catered to all our needs!
  • Page
    South Africa South Africa
    Had an absolutely lovely time, met all expectations, will definitely come again.
  • Carika
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is exceptional, the house is extra comfortable, and the atmosphere is just right.
  • Gail
    South Africa South Africa
    What an absolutely awesome home 🏡 the 4 bedrooms eacg with their own bathrooms, the pool and rest of the house and the fact that it was so well equipped..and also that Marie was an excellent host, providing clear directions as well as a pleasant...
  • Kelsey
    Hungary Hungary
    We loved staying here. The pool was the highlight of a hot weekend, the beds were comfy and we loved the huge kitchen and beautiful scenery. The hosts were friendly and even invited us to view wine making.
  • Bronwyn
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a lovely time making wonderful memories as a family. The pool was absolutely amazing!
  • Abrahams
    South Africa South Africa
    Guest house tucked behind fruit trees, flower hedges and forestry
  • Abrahams
    South Africa South Africa
    This is an absolute gem! Home away from home. All the appliances you might need and so many extras to make your stay comfortable!
  • Cdkn
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is just simply breathtaking. The house is beautiful and comfortably accommodated all 8 of us. The kitchen is well fitted we didn’t need anything else
  • Danielle
    South Africa South Africa
    Maire is an amazing hostess and made us feel welcome and was very helpful. The overall stay was amazing as it was spent with the ones I love the most, I would definitely recommend and book again. The hospitality and overall stay was imaculate.

Hosted by Jim

9.6
Host review score
Jim
We offer the entire farmhouse as a unit, so why not bring friends and enjoy it? Have a slow no-checklist, connect-with-family-and-friend’s holiday. Remove your watch. Slow down and experience something memorable. Enjoy simple pleasures, start your day on the veranda among the birds and the sounds of our working farm All bedrooms have extra-length beds, air-conditioning, private modern bathrooms with walk-in showers. Enjoy the charm of our farm kitchen, shady wrap-around veranda, library, and our swimming pool and our unparalleled views. Stay in our comfortable farmhouse. Book a guided wine and olive tasting tour. Go slowly, relax next to the pool or in the garden. Our garden has heaps of sun and a large swimming pool, but also beautiful shady areas for relaxing. Browse through our library of travel books and maps. Enjoy the birds, take a sip, swim, or read as you admire the spectacular winelands view. Love yourself, enjoy Abbotts Hill. Our house is yours.
Jim manages Abbotts Hill in the Swartland. He provides private guided tours of the Cape Winelands and West Coast. He is also a certified Tourist Guide who provides private Wine, Culture, History and Nature tours. He speaks English and Swedish, is a Cape Wine Academy graduate, garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines in Platters) and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production. You can ask him what you like. His free time you can look for him in remote places or under water
We can assist you with wine tasting tours and other tours in Swedish or English with a certified tour guide. Even non-birders will be amazed by our array of birds. We have identified over 70 bird species on the farm. If you enjoy horse riding, our neighbour offers horses for advanced-level outrides at affordable rates. We are well placed for day trips to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Tulbagh and Cape Town, each is 50 minutes away and the West Coast National Park with its azure lagoon and white sandy beaches is just 45 minutes. !Khwa ttu, the San Heritage Centre is 40 minutes away and is worth visiting. Riebeeck-Kasteel is only 20 minutes’ drive and is worth visiting for its dining. All these trips mean passing through magical countryside.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Swedish

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House rules

Abbotts Hill takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Abbotts Hill in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.