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Jan Harmsgat Country House

5.0 star property
Victorian country house with spa services and outdoor pool

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Quarters
Lobby sitting area
Children’s area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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R60 Between Ashton & Swellendam, District Bonnievale/Drew, Boesmanspad, Western Cape, 6740
  • Montagu Hot Springs
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Viljoensdrift Winery
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Van Loveren Family Vineyards
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 94 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 94 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 94 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Boesmanspad

A luxury stay in Boesmanspad awaits you at Jan Harmsgat Country House. You'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from Bonnievale Wines. Highlights at this family-friendly country house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to free bike hire and mountain biking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Boesmanspad country house include Platform 62 Tourism Centre and Ashton Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Montagu Museum - 33 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Montagu Village Market - 34 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Viljoensdrift Winery - 39 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Van Loveren Family Vineyards - 39 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonfrutti - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Jan Harmsgat Country House

Victorian country house with spa services and outdoor pool
Jan Harmsgat Country House offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Jan Harmsgat Country House. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Boesmanspad country house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1723
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jan Harmsgat Country House offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Boesmanspad country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 55 to 100 for adults and ZAR 55 to 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1723
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jan Harmsgat Country House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 55 to 100 for adults and ZAR 55 to 100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Jan Harmsgat Country House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country
Jan Harmsgat Country House
Jan Harmsgat Country House Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Country Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Swellendam
Jan Harmsgat Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat House Boesmanspa
Jan Harmsgat House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country House Boesmanspad
Jan Harmsgat Country House Country House
Jan Harmsgat Country House Country House Boesmanspad

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Yep, Jan Harmsgat Country House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jan Harmsgat Country House on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$199.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does Jan Harmsgat Country House have a pool?

Jan Harmsgat Country House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Jan Harmsgat Country House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Jan Harmsgat Country House.

Is Jan Harmsgat Country House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Jan Harmsgat Country House is a hit with families.

Does Jan Harmsgat Country House serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

No, Jan Harmsgat Country House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jan Harmsgat Country House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Jan Harmsgat Country House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible property outside of Cape Town. We were there only one night but it would be great for 10 friends to go for the weekend and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant, there was nothing we disliked. The room, the service, the food, the wine were all the best, with the "add-on" of a tour of the vineyard. Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly wonderful

Truly wonderful staff and food and a very peaceful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway.Tranquil and great food

We had an amazing stay .The general manager , Francois and his team went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and cater to all our needs.The food and service was excellent and the attention to detail was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, relaxing weekend.

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The service was impeccable, I really can't rave enough as to how wonderful it was. The meals were prepared with fresh ingredients, delicious and visually appealing. The rooms were comfortable and well appointed. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country style with a difference

Staff excellent. They even cleaned my car without asking which was a lovely surprise as the car was very dusty after lots of off road miles. Very comfortable place to stay. High quality. Accommodation old Victorian style but spacious and high quality. Fair trade business who genuinely care about the product they are selling. Staff are treated with the same principles and are valued in the Jan Harmsgat business.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at JHG were incredibly friendly and made us feel very special.As surprise for our honeymoon the room was beautifully decorated. We will definitely come back to this beautiful and peaceful place.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous historic guesthouse in the country

Not only is Jan Harmsgat gorgeous , the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. We loved our stay and will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Novi, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming country atmosphere

The staff greeted us immediately upon arrival. The chef came out with a delicious description of the dinner he was preparing. The walk to our 'house' was through a grape vine arboretum past the pool. The house was charming and well appointed. The dinner (extra cost) was well worth it and we had a wonderful breakfast. The dining area had a lounge area that was just right for after a relaxing after dinner drink.

6/10 Okay

Antoine, LONDON ENGLAND

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This guest house could be so much better

Beautifully situated hotel, it would have helped if they had alerted visitors to the closure of the road from Swellendam! The piped music in the restaurant was somewhat irritating particularly the breakfast selection. The staff were friendly but the service at dinner was extremely slow. We felt that there was nobody there with enough presence to be alert to enough to see when things were going wrong.

6/10 Okay

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Farm-Idylle an der Autobahn

Diese 38ha große Farm aus der ersten Hälfte des 18.Jahrhunderts liegt etwa 20km außerhalb von Swellendam und wenn man einmal dort ist muss einem klar sein, dass man nur mehr machen kann was die Farm anbietet. Flanieren, spazieren oder sich in der Nähe etwas ansehen ist keine Option. Als wir ankamen rechnete man nicht mehr mit Gästen und hatte die umliegenden Felder gedüngt, entsprechend roch es auch. Nach einigem Hin und Her bezüglich des Zimmers, das wir uns anders vorgestellt hatten bekamen wir dann ein Upgrade auf die Executive-Suite und diese war wirklich sehr großzügig und schön (in historischem Stil) eingerichtet. Am Abend starteten wir mit einer Weinverkostung aus eigenem Anbau, die Dame, die uns die Weine präsentierte war sehr nett und kompetent und die Weine waren allesamt von guter Qualität. Auch das anschließend gereichte Abendessen (Lammhaxe) war wunderbar und obwohl wir die einzigen Gäste waren hatten wir die volle Auswahl auf der Speisekarte. Das Essen wurde uns sehr stimmungsvoll vor dem Kamin serviert. Nun aber zum Hauptkritikpunkt, der Lage des Anwesens. Es liegt genau in einer ansteigenden Kurve einer Autobahn, dort ist Tempo 120 erlaubt, die LKWs geben Gas, um die Steigung zu schaffen bzw. bremsen wenn es abwärts geht. Das bedeutet, dass ab 4 Uhr morgens nicht mehr an Schlaf zu denken ist. Da hilft leider auch kein noch so freundliches Personal und leckeres Frühstück darüber hinweg.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tilman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 sterren kwaliteit

Kleinschalig met veel persoonlijke aandacht en service.

8/10 Good

Karl Johan, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a nice stay

Overall a very nice experience. Only negative is the location next to the road. But it was not as noticeable as I would have thought and I'm quite the anti noise pollution type of person. Good food even though they tried a bit too hard and dishes were a bit over worked. But plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity. We stayed with 3 children for 2 nights and got a couple of very charming and spacious rooms adjacent to each other.

8/10 Good

Linda, Winterthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erholung und fantastisches Gourmeterlebnis

Wunderschönes Farmhaus und toller Service.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert

Ein wirklich schöner Ort um zu entspannen! Die ursprünglichen Kap Häuser, welche alle modernisiert worden sind, versetzen einen in eine Andere Epoche. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das ausgezeichnete Restaurant. Die Küche ist schlicht sensationell! Dies zeigt dich beim Abendessen wie beim Frühstück. einzig WLAN hatte so seine Probleme.