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, 53 km from Abbotts Hill, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Malmesbury
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  • Chané
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the tranquility of the place not to mention the beautifull nature around us
  • Nerine
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful setting with lovely views. The bedrooms were very nice, big and very comfortable. So nice relaxable environment! Everything was carefully thought of, from the Doom to the Mosquito spray! So nice to have a coffee machine and dishwasher....
  • Marleen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This was our best accommodation of our whole trip. Wonderful large bedrooms all with private bathroom. The outside area is perfect including the large pool with a view.

Hosted by Jim

9.2
9.2
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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
No one should leave without having a wine tasting experience. We can assist you with wine tasting and other tours in Swedish or English with a certified tour guide. If you let us know in advance, you may join in on seasonal winemaking activities such as picking, crushing, blending, and bottling. You may even create your own blend to take home with you. 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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Abbotts Hill
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules

Abbotts Hill takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Abbotts Hill in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Abbotts Hill

  • Abbotts Hill is 3.7 miles from the centre of Malmesbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Abbotts Hill may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Abbotts Hill is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Abbotts Hill offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Open-air bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Abbotts Hill include:

    • Holiday Home

  • Yes, Abbotts Hill is popular with guests booking family stays.