Reviews of Schoone Oordt C. House
Wildlife sightings and reviews
26 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Schoone Oordt C. House and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs B
Winchester
"Schoone Oordt Country House review"
1 night Arrived 18 Feb 2018
"Excellent. Advise clients to visit the Museum in town - excellent"
See all these reviews: 15n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr W & Ms W + kids
NL
"Nice stopover"
1 night Arrived 16 Nov 2017
"We stayed here only one night in the separate family room.
The service here was excellent, but the room was a bit small for the four of us." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
The service here was excellent, but the room was a bit small for the four of us." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr V
Birmingham
"Schoone Oordt Country House review"
1 night Arrived 22 Mar 2017
"The owner was over anxious to please "he patrolled" the dining room; was unclear about whether the alcohol was free; he insisted that a bottle of wine of which a glass had been taken be paid for. The room was rather dark and gloomy. However dinner was very good"
See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs C
Glos
"An Great Plce to Stay"
1 night Arrived 14 Mar 2017
"We had a very enjoyable stay at the Schoone Ordt Country House - great location, accommodation and excellent service. Wouldn't hesitate to go back there!"
See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr T
Kew, London
"Lovey conversion"
3 nights Arrived 24 Feb 2017
"A beautiful old house converted into an excellent small hotel. Again very good accommodation.
Attractive grounds and swimming pool. Very good breakfasts each day. We also had dinner here twice which was very satisfactory.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 16n in South Africa
Attractive grounds and swimming pool. Very good breakfasts each day. We also had dinner here twice which was very satisfactory.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 16n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Professor & Mrs M
UK
"Schoone Oordt Country House review"
2 nights Arrived 23 Feb 2017
"Schoone Ordt was exactly what we expected, a comfortable place for a short stay to break the journey.
The staff were friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 18n in South Africa
The staff were friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 18n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs V
Coulsdon
"Schoone Oordt Country House review"
2 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2016
"Beautiful old house with lovely rooms and the excellent service which seems to come as standard in SA.
Well positioned in the centre of town.
We didn't think there was much to do in town, so we walked in the nearby Bontebok National Park" See all these reviews: 21n in South Africa
Well positioned in the centre of town.
We didn't think there was much to do in town, so we walked in the nearby Bontebok National Park" See all these reviews: 21n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr & Mrs S
Cheshire
"Schoone Ood="
2 nights Arrived 6 Mar 2016
"Schoone Oordt is a Victorian House, and is beautifully furbished with vintage furniture.
The breakfasts are very good!
There are many steps throughout the property, and it is certainly not wheelchair friendly, and could be a problem for someone with limited mobility." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
The breakfasts are very good!
There are many steps throughout the property, and it is certainly not wheelchair friendly, and could be a problem for someone with limited mobility." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs AH
York
"First class"
3 nights Arrived 12 Feb 2016
"Our only comment is that Swellendam has not a lot happening locally and requires quite a lot of travelling to see the area around.
Many thanks to Expert Africa in recommending we book and eat at La Sosta restaurant (must be booked at least a month in advance). One of the top quality restaurants in a country which provides fantastic food." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa
Many thanks to Expert Africa in recommending we book and eat at La Sosta restaurant (must be booked at least a month in advance). One of the top quality restaurants in a country which provides fantastic food." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Poppleton
"Schoone Oordt Swellendam.."
3 nights Arrived 12 Feb 2016
"Yet again an excellent location and a restful visit after a busy tourin experience in South Africa.
Fidney, the Major Domo who met us on arrival could not have been more helpful and saw to our every need. The rest of the staff were equally helpful and here too we had our car washed daily!
Rooms were very good and it was an excellent base for visiting the De Hoop Nature Reservation.
It was the 'grandest' accommodation of our visit and an excellent end to our touring." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa
Fidney, the Major Domo who met us on arrival could not have been more helpful and saw to our every need. The rest of the staff were equally helpful and here too we had our car washed daily!
Rooms were very good and it was an excellent base for visiting the De Hoop Nature Reservation.
It was the 'grandest' accommodation of our visit and an excellent end to our touring." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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