Aan de Oever

Located on the banks of the Koornlands river, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Aan de Oever, a four-star graded guest house, has thirteen elegantly furnished bedrooms and suites. Aan de Oever is a house built in the Cape Dutch style, an iconic style in historic Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district in the Cape. Breakfast includes fresh fruit juice, a selection of quality tea and coffee options, a hot plated meal and a cold breakfast buffet. The buffet selection includes a choice of cereals, fresh fruit, a variety of muffins, yoghurt and a selection of breads. If you want a perfect setting for a romantic getaway or holiday, or stop over to or from the Garden Route or Route 62, we offer you an unforgettable experience.

Area Info

Swellendam has plenty of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a foodie, hiker, cyclist, golfer, wine connoisseur, history lover or just looking for a break to a picturesque town, we have something for you.
Swellendam has some of the best cycling routes in the Overberg district
We have spectacular hiking trails, said to be a ‘must’ on any hiker’s bucket list, however, they are not for the faint of heart or novice hiker!

Units and Rooms

Bokmakierie Luxury Loft Room - Stairs

Guests: 2

Upstairs with easy walking staircase. Very spacious room with king bed. Sitting area. Modern open plan bathroom with separate toilet. Private balcony with a view over the Langeberg Mountains. Air- conditioning and all modern amenities including Wi-Fi.

Blue Crane Budget Queen - Street View

Guests: 2

Queen bed only. Bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room faces a quiet street. All modern amenities including Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, coffee/tea facilities DStv, TV

Hadida Budget King/Twin - Street View

Guests: 2

King-size bed or can be converted TWIN beds if pre-arranged. Bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room faces a quiet street. All modern amenities including Wi-Fi.

Barn Owl Luxury Loft Room - Stairs

Guests: 2

Upstairs with easy walking staircase. Very spacious room with King size bed. Sitting area. Modern open plan bathroom with separate toilet. Private balcony with view over the Langeberg Mountains. Air- conditioning and all modern amenities including Wi-Fi

Kingfisher Standard King/Twin Room

Guests: 2

King Bed with the option of twin bed conversion ( please specify) Bathroom with a separate bath and shower. Private wooden deck and lovely view over gardens and mountains. All modern amenities including Wi-Fi.

Guinea Fowl Family Room

Guests: 4

Family room with king bed and one or two single beds. Bathroom with a corner bath and twin shower, sitting area, private patio. Lovely view over the Langeberg Mountains and the beautiful garden. This spacious room is equipped with most modern comforts.

Tinktinkie Standard Queen

Guests: 2

Queen bed only, en-suite bathroom with shower (no bath), private patio with lovely views of our garden and the mountains. Fitted with modern amenities including Wi-Fi .

Nightjar Standard King/Twin Courtyard

Guests: 2

Very spacious room with king bed. Private entrance & courtyard view. En-suite bathroom with shower & separate toilet. TV, DStv, Mini Bar, Air-conditioning and all modern amenities including Wi-Fi.

Fish Eagle Large Family Unit

Guests: 5
Max Adults: 4

On the ground & upper level of the house, two King size beds upstairs, two bathrooms with toilet & shower each & a sleeper couch on the ground floor. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DStv, Wi-Fi

Sunbird Standard King/Twin

Guests: 2

King bed, en-suite bathroom with shower (no bath), and a private patio. It has a lovely view over the Langeberg Mountains as well as the beautiful garden. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DStv, Wi-Fi.

Robin Budget Queen Courtyard

Guests: 2

Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower (no bath), private entrance & courtyard view. The room is equipped with most modern comforts including air-conditioning TV, DStv, Wi-Fi and honesty bar and coffee/tea

Hamerkop Standard King/Twin Courtyard

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

Very spacious room with king bed. Extra sofa - bed for young adult or child. Private entrance & courtyard view. En-suite bathroom with shower & separate toilet. TV, DStv, Wi-Fi Mini Bar, Air-conditioning and all modern amenities.

Aan de Spruit Spacious Family unit

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3

Aan de Spruit, a beautiful King/Double, or Family unit with, single bed, sofa, 30 m from Aan de Oever's pool & deck.Open plan bedroom with small deck and fantastic views of the Langeberg Mountains.Air-conditioning and all modern amenities including Wi-Fi.