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The country road winds past vineyards and orchards to Klippe Rivier, a magnificent Cape Dutch Country House, circa 1825, on the outskirts of historic Swellendam, two hours from Cape Town and the Garden Route.  Once the family home of Presidents Steyn and Reitz and now a fine example of the white-walled beauty of the Cape.  Recall the gracious past in this lovely homestead with its spacious voorkamer and reception rooms where gleaming yellowwood floors enhance beautiful antiques.  The original “waenhuis” and stables have been converted into luxury air-conditioned bedrooms preserving much of the original ambience.  Downstairs, spacious bedrooms each have an open fireplace, dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet.  Loft rooms upstairs under thatch are air-conditioned, offer mountain views and have private balconies.  A secluded cottage is ideal for honeymooners and the more romantic.        Relax at the salt water swimming pool and enjoy the company of owls in the oaks.  Visit the Drostdy Museum, Bontebok Park, the Southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Horse riding arranged.  At the end of the day return to the peace of the farm and sample excellent country cuisine and fine wines.   No. of Bedrooms The cottage has mountain views and features a bedroom with one King bed, TV, en suite bath and separate shower and toilet, fireplace and balcony/patio. The six bedrooms, some with mountain views, feature twin double beds or Queen bed, with en suite bath, and separate shower and toilet, fireplace and balcony/patio.  Activities Walks Bird Watching Golf Boating/Canoeing Beautiful Gardens Horse Riding Find Similar Properties