Swannie Creek
Highlight: Private self-catering retreat in 20 acres of fynbos garden with a natural bio-pond
About Swannie Creek
Swannie Creek is a private, self-catering nature retreat in the fynbos-covered hills above Grabouw, about an hour from Cape Town. Its cottages stand in 20 acres of garden with a natural bio-pond for swimming. Wisteria Cottage sleeps six in three bedrooms, with a full kitchen, a private wood-fired hot tub, a wood-burning stove and an outdoor fire pit; two smaller cottages are announced.
Known for
Self-catering cottages
What you book here – rooms, cottages or a whole house – and what guests say about how comfortable it is.
20 acres of fynbos garden
A setting you will remember: orchards, vineyards, dams and the mountains around the Elgin Valley, with the quiet of the countryside.
Wood-fired hot tub
Facilities that suit a country stay – from a pool or hot tub to a fireplace for winter evenings, a braai area or a kitchen for self-catering.
Natural swimming pond
What sets this place apart from others in the valley and why guests keep mentioning it in their reviews.
Recommendation
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