Offering a shared lounge and pool view, A Swallows Rest is located in Kareedouw, 4.6 km from Assegaaibos Railway Station and 4.7 km from Kareedouw Railway Station. This bed and breakfast features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The bed and breakfast provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Every unit includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kareedouw, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Melkhoutkraal Railway Station is 5 km from A Swallows Rest, while Jagersbos Railway Station is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 107 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kareedouw
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners of the establishment were very friendly and welcoming.
  • Thapelo
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable bed and felt warm in Electric blanket, it was so cold on the day. The breakfast was awesome, I enjoyed.
  • Ondrej
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing accomodation, perfect location and very friendly and helpfully owners. We can recommend this for everyone.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Swallows Rest

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Good free WiFi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules

A Swallows Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A Swallows Rest 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about A Swallows Rest

  • A Swallows Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at A Swallows Rest include:

    • Double

  • The prices at A Swallows Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • A Swallows Rest is 700 yards from the centre of Kareedouw. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at A Swallows Rest is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.