Set outside Malmesbury, Abbotts Hill is a working farm with many animals, including farm dogs. The guest house provides an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace with magnificent views of the Swartland. Large farm house kitchen with modern equipment and a lounge equipped with a TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms are en-suite. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 33 mi from Abbotts Hill, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. "Abbotts Hill is a working farm with animals and friendly farm dogs that may come and greet you during your stay"
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
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Rhett
South Africa“The house was lovely and suited our needs perfectly. Great hosts in a beautiful setting.”
Karin
United Kingdom“The property was perfect. Quiet peaceful location with very comfortable en suite bedrooms, lovely lounge and kitchen and a wonderful fireplace. Our host Jim was responsive and helpful on arrival and departure. We will definitely return.”
Chantal
South Africa“The settings, spaciousness and the friendly staff was amazing. Marie and Jim was always available and ready to assist. The outside spaces are so serene and inviting.”
Ruth
South Africa“What a magical stay. It was perfectly comfortable for three generations. We had our mom in a wheelchair, and the facilities were perfect for her needs. We all loved the pool and the aircon in summer was perfect. The staff are respectful and...”
Clive
United Kingdom“We loved the location, facilities, short 35 minutes drive to Cape Town, weather, house, pool and fantastic hosts.”
Satish
South Africa“Everything! Location, staff / owner, facilities, cleanliness, the tortoises in the yard!”
Kaylin
South Africa“This place is stunning, I liked that every room had a bathroom and also air-conditionin. It had everything we needed.”
Sino
South Africa“Loved the whole place and the serenity of it. The host was amazing as well”
Gerda
South Africa“Beautiful house in a serene area. We had a very comfortable stay. We appreciated the attention to detail. The hosts were very helpful and catered to all our needs!”
Page
South Africa“Had an absolutely lovely time, met all expectations, will definitely come again.”
Hosted by Jim
9.9
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Jim
We offer the entire farmhouse as a unit, so why not bring friends and enjoy it? Have a slow no-checklist, connect-with-family-and-friend’s holiday. Remove your watch. Slow down and experience something memorable. Enjoy simple pleasures, start your day on the veranda among the birds and the sounds of our working farm
All bedrooms have extra-length beds, air-conditioning, private modern bathrooms with walk-in showers. Enjoy the charm of our farm kitchen, shady wrap-around veranda, library, and our swimming pool and our unparalleled views.
Stay in our comfortable farmhouse.
Book a guided wine and olive tasting tour.
Go slowly, relax next to the pool or in the garden.
Our garden has heaps of sun and a large swimming pool, but also beautiful shady areas for relaxing. Browse through our library of travel books and maps. Enjoy the birds, take a sip, swim, or read as you admire the spectacular winelands view.
Love yourself, enjoy Abbotts Hill. Our house is yours.
Jim manages Abbotts Hill in the Swartland. He provides private guided tours of the Cape Winelands and West Coast.
He is also a certified Tourist Guide who provides private Wine, Culture, History and Nature tours. He speaks English and Swedish, is a Cape Wine Academy graduate, garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines in Platters) and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production. You can ask him what you like.
His free time you can look for him in remote places or under water
We can assist you with wine tasting tours and other tours in Swedish or English with a certified tour guide.
Even non-birders will be amazed by our array of birds. We have identified over 70 bird species on the farm. If you enjoy horse riding, our neighbour offers horses for advanced-level outrides at affordable rates.
We are well placed for day trips to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Tulbagh and Cape Town, each is 50 minutes away and the West Coast National Park with its azure lagoon and white sandy beaches is just 45 minutes. !Khwa ttu, the San Heritage Centre is 40 minutes away and is worth visiting. Riebeeck-Kasteel is only 20 minutes’ drive and is worth visiting for its dining. All these trips mean passing through magical countryside.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Swedish
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Amenities of Abbotts Hill
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
House rules
Abbotts Hill takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Abbotts Hill of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
