Augusta de Mist Country Retreat in Swellendam received the finalist- Best Guest house -2006 Accommodation Award. Experience country living on a historic Cape Dutch estate built 1802, centrally situated in the historic heart of Swellendam. The guest house is owner managed, offering superb hospitality with great attention to detail, focusing on quality, comfort and style. 3 Luxury cottages (1 double), 2 garden suites and 1 family unit with classic contempary d?cor, set in 1,5 hectares of luxuriant gardens with much indigenous flora and an abundance of birdlife. Spacious guest areas in and around the historic house where one can relax and enjoy a drink in the lounge, on the patios or the veranda overlooking the gardens. A memorable breakfast is given under the vines in summer and in front of the log fire in winter. Swellendam is the jewel of the Overberg and the 3rd oldest settlement in South Africa situated halfway between Cape Town and the start of the Garden Route. Swellendam is renowned for its architecture, fascinating history, potters and great outdoor life i.e. Horse riding, Hiking, Canoeing. The area offers a variety of scenic routes which includes; De Hope Nature Reserve for whale watching and its pristine beaches. The Tradouw pass to Barrydale, linking the Overberg to the Little Karoo. Local wineroute with some outstanding award winning wines. Bontebok National Park, only 7 km from Swellendam Golf : Well-maintained 9-hole golf course. Picturesque setting with fantastic views over the Langeberg mountains. Room 1 : family suite, queen-size bed plus small bedroom with single bed. Bath and shower. Room 2 : double room in main guest house, standard double bed. Shower only. Room 3 : Garden suite : single beds or king-size bed. Shower only. Room 4 : Free standing honeymoon garden suite : Queen-size bed. Double bath and shower Room 5 + 6 : 1 very spacious thatched cottage, ideal for group or family. Bath and shower. Room 7 : Luxury cottage, king-size bed, spa-bath, walk-in shower, double basin Room 8 : Luxury honeymoon cottage, king-size bed, spa-bath, walk-in shower, double basin Facilities & services: Breakfast under the vines in summer and in front of a log fire in winter.

From Cape Town : Take the first ( West) entrance into Swellendam. Enter Swellendam via the main street, Voortrek Street. Drive along the main street, past all the shops. +/- 3 km. then pass the famous NG white church on your left hand side. +/- 100 mtr further the road splits. Take the left fork for +/- 30 mtr. And turn left into Human Street. This is a dead-end street. Drive to the top and you will find parking on your left. From George: Take the East entrance. You enter Swellendam via the first section of the main street, Swellengrebel Street. The first building on your left is the Drosdy museum. Approx. 500mtr down, on your left a tea garden with the name ? La Belle Alliance.? Over the small bridge, directly after that turn right, left and right again into Human Street. These 3 turns are all within approx. 30 mtr of each other. You will see the sign of Augusta de Mist at the top of this dead-end street. Turn left into the parking area.