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About this place
Braeside is a Cape Edwardian house of 1901 on Van Oudtshoorn Avenue in Swellendam, set in a large garden with a pool and views across to the Langeberg and the Marloth Nature Reserve. The stoep runs the width of the front, and a red-carpeted stair climbs to the front door between white columns.
Three bedrooms are let, each with its own bathroom, air conditioning, wifi and coffee and tea things. Langehoven is a double for two with an en-suite shower, a kitchenette and its own entrance onto the garden. Elizabeth sleeps three, with a double and a single, a fireplace in the room and a bathroom with a proper bath. Queen Ester sleeps two adults and a child, with a double bed, a child bed, a small sitting corner, a bar fridge and a microwave.
Outside there is a lawn big enough to matter, mature trees, a rockery and a pool that earns its keep in summer. Parking is secure and off the street.
Swellendam is the third-oldest town in the country and the Drostdy Museum, the Dutch Reformed church and the restaurants on Voortrek Street are all a short walk away. The golf course is next door, Marloth Nature Reserve is on the doorstep for walking, and the town sits on the N2 about two hours from Cape Town, which makes it a natural overnight on the Garden Route run.
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3 rooms, sleeps 2 to 3
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October 2026
November 2026
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Where you'll sleep
Rooms sleep 2 to 3
Double · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A double room for two with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, washbasin and toilet. Air conditioning, free wifi, coffee and tea things, a kitchenette and its own private entrance onto the garden.
Double plus single or three-quarter · 3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A room for three with a double bed, a single or three-quarter bed and a fireplace. The bathroom has a bath, washbasin and toilet. Air conditioning, free wifi, a bar fridge, coffee and tea things, and complimentary room service.
Double plus a child bed · 3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A room for two adults and a child, with a double bed, a child bed and a small sitting corner. En-suite bathroom with a shower, washbasin and toilet. Air conditioning, free wifi, a bar fridge, a microwave and coffee and tea things.
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Important information
Check-in and check-outIn 14:00 · Out 10:00
Check-in Time
14:00 - 20:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
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- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation PolicyStrict
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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House rules
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- No noise after 22:00.Required
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in from 14:00 • Check-out by 10:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Braeside Guesthouse located?
Braeside Guesthouse is in Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Braeside Guesthouse?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Braeside Guesthouse accommodate?
Langehoven sleeps 2, Elizabeth sleeps 3 and Queen Ester sleeps 3.
What causes does a booking at Braeside Guesthouse support?
A portion of every booking at Braeside Guesthouse contributes to Barrydale Hospice. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.
How do I book Braeside Guesthouse?
Select your dates on the Braeside Guesthouse property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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