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Jan Harmsgat Country House
Boutique Rural Hotel
Our Rating
9.0
Jan Harmsgat Country House, a historic 17th-century farmhouse in the Cape Winelands, radiates timeless charm. Encircled by the Langeberg Mountains and Breede River, it offers an authentic retreat steeped in Overberg heritage.
The ten elegantly appointed rooms, spread across three distinct buildings, blend classical Victorian furnishings with modern comforts, featuring air-conditioning, heating, flat-screen televisions with selected DSTV channels, and luxurious private bathrooms, some with freestanding bathtubs. Each room exudes its own unique style and history, with original meter-thick walls and yellowwood details creating an atmosphere of understated elegance and serene comfort.
The fine dining restaurant celebrates the region's bounty, serving fresh, homemade cuisine crafted from fruits and nuts grown in the surrounding vineyards and orchards, paired with exquisite local wines from the cellar. Guests can savour meals throughout the day in the restaurant or relax by the inviting outdoor swimming pool and bar, set against the backdrop of lush gardens and scenic mountain vistas.
Recognised with the Fair Trade in Tourism S.A. Trademark, Jan Harmsgat ensures a meaningful and sustainable experience. Located just 20 km from the Robertson Wine Region and a 20-minute drive from Bonnievale and Swellendam, this charming country house offers discerning travellers a perfect blend of historic allure and modern indulgence in the heart of South Africa's Winelands.
Available Board
Breakfast
Rooms & Suites
Superior Suite 7
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Mountain View
- Patio
- Flat-screen TV
- Bathrobe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Books, DVDs Or Music For Children
- Free Toiletries
- Board Games/puzzles
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Minibar
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Toilet Paper
- Bathtub
Beds: One king bed
Adjacent to the main building, these elegant Superior Suites are have their own private entrance and plush furnishings. The private bathrooms are fitted with an opulent bath, oversize shower, toilet and bidet and under floor heating. The rooms offer either mountain or garden views, and are within 230 feet of the tranquil, salt-water pool.
Executive Suite Five
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Garden View
- Mountain View
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee Machine
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Towels
- Books, DVDs Or Music For Children
- Sitting Area
- Free Toiletries
- Board Games/puzzles
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Toilet Paper
- Bathtub
Beds: One king bed, One twin bed
Offering an open-plan bathroom with a shower, the Executive Suites are spacious and feature a seating area. One suite is housed in the original wine cellar building and has a private staircase leading to the entrance. The two other suites are in a separate building with private entrances.
Classic Quarter Suite One
- Free WiFi
- Bathroom
- Bathtub Or Shower
- Garden View
- Mountain View
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Sofa
- Outdoor Furniture
- Fan
- Towels
- Books, DVDs Or Music For Children
- Sitting Area
- Free Toiletries
- Board Games/puzzles
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
- Bathtub
Beds: One queen bed
These spacious double rooms are located in a Cape Dutch-style building with thatch roof. Guests have access to 2 communal lounges to relax in and there is a private courtyard, conveniently located next to the salt-water pool. All rooms have complimentary mini-bars, tea-and-coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs with selected satellite channels, and underfloor heating. They each have a bathroom, some of which are open-plan, and include a bath and/or a shower. Rooms are either equipped with a ceiling fan or air-conditioning, and some rooms can have either a King-size bed or twin beds. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.
Classic Quarter Room Two
- Free WiFi
- Free Toiletries
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Garden View
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee Machine
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Sitting Area
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Bidet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One twin bed, One queen bed
The spacious double room offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Classic Quarter Room Three
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Garden View
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee Machine
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Sitting Area
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One queen bed
The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Classic Quarter Room Four
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Garden View
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee Machine
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Sitting Area
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One queen bed
The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Suite 8
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Mountain View
- Bathtub
- Patio
- Bathrobe
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Minibar
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
- Satellite Channels
Beds: One king bed
The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite has a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Classic Suite 10
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee Machine
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Minibar
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One king bed
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Executive Suite Six
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Mountain View
- Bathtub
- Patio
- Bathrobe
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Sitting Area
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Minibar
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One king bed
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Executive Suite 9
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Bathtub
- Patio
- Flat-screen TV
- Bathrobe
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Towels
- Sitting Area
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Streaming Service
- Minibar
- Entire Unit Located On Ground Floor
- Toilet
- Electric Kettle
- Single-room AC For Guest Accommodation
- Heating
- Shower
- Bidet
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Toilet Paper
Beds: One king bed
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
General Facilities
Activities
- Live Music/Performance
- Themed Dinner Nights
- Walking Tours
- Temporary Art Galleries
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's Playground
Wellness
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Full Body Massage
- Hand Massage
- Head Massage
- Foot Massage
- Neck Massage
- Back Massage
- Sun Umbrellas
- Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
- Massage
General
- Invoice Provided
- Private Check-in/Check-out
- Concierge Service
- Luggage Storage
- Tour Desk
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- Daily Housekeeping
- Ironing Service
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business Centre
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Hotel Reviews
Sleep Quality Location Rooms Service Value
Cleanliness
We had a brief overnight stay but would love to return if the opportunity arose. Meal in the evening was excellent.
We enjoyed all the little touches; flowers in the room, exquisitely appointed room, chandeliers and lovely linens. Taking walks in die pecan groves with a friendly attentive cat. .. Noise sensitive...
The staff is very friendly and kind. The rooms are clean and we slept very well. The restaurant had an excellent kitchen and serves good and tastefull diner and breakfast. And you have to try their...
A tranquil retreat on my way to a sports event. Excellent service, beautiful, rustic surroundings. Worth every penny.
Average Weather
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