"We fell in love with Arumvale the minute we set foot into our lovely room. The Samantha room was a dream with its beautiful view over the green pastures and mountains. This was rest for our souls...to be able to switch off from the crazy city life. It was peaceful and relaxing. Thank you George and ..."

"We fell in love with Arumvale the minute we set foot into our lovely room. The Samantha room was a dream with its beautiful view over the green pastures and mountains. This was rest for our souls...to be able to switch off from the crazy city life. It was peaceful and relaxing. Thank you George and Bev for sharing your lovely haven with us. We will surely be back ! "

"Our stay at Arumvale over the past weekend was just the best! We were warmly welcomed by George who waited for us even though we had arrived way past the check in time. Throughout the weekend he and the friendly staff were there whenever we needed anything. They went out of their way to make us feel..."

"Our stay at Arumvale over the past weekend was just the best! We were warmly welcomed by George who waited for us even though we had arrived way past the check in time. Throughout the weekend he and the friendly staff were there whenever we needed anything. They went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable.

The best part of the stay was our beautiful Anneline Cottage, which was clean, beautifully decorated and had all the amenities for a self catering unit. The view from the balcony is perfect for sundowners and just enjoying the beautiful mountain views.

We'll come again."

"Small touches like a braai (barbecue) ready to be lit and farm-fresh milk in the fridge put the cherry on top of a good find - we enjoyed our stay and Arumvale's Anneline Cottage lived up to expectations! Oh and the views of those mountains!
Note that this is on a working farm and the cottage abu..."

"Small touches like a braai (barbecue) ready to be lit and farm-fresh milk in the fridge put the cherry on top of a good find - we enjoyed our stay and Arumvale's Anneline Cottage lived up to expectations! Oh and the views of those mountains!
Note that this is on a working farm and the cottage abuts a public gravel road - didn't bother us at all, just added to the charm!"

"Everyone at Arumvale was happy and content. The views are outstanding and the accommodation was perfect for our needs."

"We had a very pleasant stay at Arumvale. The cottages are well kept and cool in the warm summer days. We had all the amenities we could want. We appreciate that the place is pet friendly.

We will certainly be back! "

"Stayed overnight in the Rustic Cottage a memorable experience. Beautiful vista. Overlooks pasture rather than garden.....positive, divorced from the main complex....positive, welcomed by Samantha.......positive, Wi Fi connection only if you are in the kitchen with your cell phone against the window...."

"Stayed overnight in the Rustic Cottage a memorable experience. Beautiful vista. Overlooks pasture rather than garden.....positive, divorced from the main complex....positive, welcomed by Samantha.......positive, Wi Fi connection only if you are in the kitchen with your cell phone against the window.......positive, resulting in a lot of reminiscence. Firewood and indoor heating welcomed with rain throughout the night and the amazing sight of snow in the morning. Knowing that there is only a two plate gas stove available will assist in planning meals. There is a fine balance to maintain when rustic is considered. The only negative amongst a multitude of positives was the lukewarm shower in icy conditions. For the most though an experience that I would repeat at the drop of a hat. "

"We loved everything about the place but there was no hot water in the rustic cottage but besides than that we loved and enjoyed our stay."

"Loved our stay at Arumvale. Hosts were friendly and very welcoming. Absolutely stunning views. Our suite was lovely with a King size bed in a separate bedroom, fireplace in the lounge, kitchen with everything we needed and more. Will definitely be back!"

"The gardens and views from the country house are stunning. We were disappointed with the size of the pool - it is more of a garden pond. George was very helpful and friendly though we did have problems with TV and dstv. A pleasant room with double bed and sleeper couches seem to be normal in all roo..."

"The gardens and views from the country house are stunning. We were disappointed with the size of the pool - it is more of a garden pond. George was very helpful and friendly though we did have problems with TV and dstv. A pleasant room with double bed and sleeper couches seem to be normal in all rooms. "

"Fantastic stop over on our way threw. Wow the views from the top room where something. Dairy farm next door was special. Plenty restaurants in town to choose from. Great county run in the morning too. "

"Let me make a couple of things clear. The accommodation states that it is a Country House. From a UK point of view it is not, it is a house in the country. The owner states that there is walking, horse riding etc. There is not, if you want to do these things then they are available in Swellendam and..."

"Let me make a couple of things clear. The accommodation states that it is a Country House. From a UK point of view it is not, it is a house in the country. The owner states that there is walking, horse riding etc. There is not, if you want to do these things then they are available in Swellendam and the B&B down the road can make the equivalent claims. With this in mind we turned up after a difficult flight and drive from Cape Town to discover a guest house with a tin roof. Sure our suite was expansive but all we wanted is a few days around the pool in a tranquil environment with 5* accommodation. Clearly this was not and my partner tried hard for a refund. This should have happened because the owner had misrepresented what we expected. We decided to stay one night and cut our losses. However the tranquility of the area was fantastic.

We played golf the next day and decided we would stay three days. The pool was a joke - it looked like a fish pond, the area around the pool was also a joke, sun only in the late afternoon and yet the view of mountains was captivating. We explored Swellendam - no fences around the properties, the food in town was outstanding, this was a place to remember. Begrudgingly agreed to stay the four nights that we had booked.

I think that the owner needs to be taken to task re his advertising especially - Country House and the activities available but everything else was great and we had a super experience"

"We enjoyed the farm atmosphere, friendly people and a fully equipped and well serviced unit. I can recommend Arumvale anytime!"

"Lovely. Friendly and clean.

Nice to be out where it's relatively peaceful"

"we enjoyed our stay. The unit was very nice and the view fantastic. The reception was friendly. "

"Great accommodation, superb spot."

"We had such a great time at Arumvale, we stayed in Anneline's cottage. I would suggest this to anyone who wants to break away for a relaxing weeking. Marloth nature reserve is only 5km up the road!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at Arumvale. Carol and George are great hosts. We stayed in Carol Suite which is an upstairs cottage. Well equipped with king size bed. Good quality bedding and pillows were comfy. Loved the prepped braai - all we had to do is light up and braai. Beautiful moun..."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at Arumvale. Carol and George are great hosts. We stayed in Carol Suite which is an upstairs cottage. Well equipped with king size bed. Good quality bedding and pillows were comfy. Loved the prepped braai - all we had to do is light up and braai. Beautiful mountain views. Loved the seating area under the shady tree although the cushions could do with an upgrade. The pool is a plus on those very hot days. It is berry season in December so the traffic was a bit noisy with trucks and cars going to the neighbouring berry farms. We took the opportunity to visit the Bontebok Nature Reserve and the Marloth Nature Reserve - lovely. Great WiFi for my workaholic husband. A great choice for stressed out city dwellers."

"Super beautiful, conformable, clean, everything for the kitchen, good decor.Very perfect the WIFI. A pl..."

"Super beautiful, conformable, clean, everything for the kitchen, good decor.Very perfect the WIFI. A place to rest, excellent location, beautiful view of the mountains. Of course I have recommended and will recommend this place. Of couse I will back Gabriela of Buenos Aires, Argentina"

"Arumvale was super. Also, the only self-catering place that we've ever been to that was thoughtful enough to provide milk for tea and coffee! The place was cleaned daily and was beautifully decorated with a choice of books and magazines and in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended."

"We stayed for 2 nights in the Anneline Cottage which is perfect for couples. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and private. The views from the property are stunning and it was so nice to wake in the morning looking across to the mountains. We used the BBQ (braii) both evenings during our sta..."

"We stayed for 2 nights in the Anneline Cottage which is perfect for couples. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and private. The views from the property are stunning and it was so nice to wake in the morning looking across to the mountains. We used the BBQ (braii) both evenings during our stay which was ready to go on our arrival. The following day on our return the BBQ had been spotlessly cleaned and was ready to use again. The weather during our stay was warm and sunny (shame as I wanted to use the lovely fire that is in the lounge, will have to return during the winter months).George was a charming host with excellent knowledge of the area etc. Thank you for a lovely stay."

"Very nice accommodation, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings. Cozy atmosphere."

"Had an absolutely amazing stay at Arumvale. The cottage was beautifully finished off and had everything we needed and more. The only bad thing was that we only stayed one night, wished it was longer. Will go back there in a heartbeat. Surrounds is absolutely beautiful."

"What a lovely place to stay at. It is so beautiful and the accommodation was perfect and we felt welcome."

"A very comfortable and quality experience............nice surrounds, good staff service. Will be back."

"What a wonderful piece of heaven this place is! We had such a peaceful, relaxing stay. Nothing was too much trouble for our wonderful hosts and we were looked after so well! Thank you!"

"Wow. The view was spectacular and the hospitality superb. Thank you George - hope to see you again."

"We had such a good time!! It is such a lovely setup - much more luxurious than we expected. And the views are breathtaking. This is a place I will highly recommend if one needs some peace and quiet."

"Thank you George for the fantastic weekend. We enjoyed it thouroughly. It really felt like home away home. Although the weather was very cold and we had to stay indoors with the kids, the fireplace made it all worthwhile. Thanks again."

"Will recommend Arumvale to everyone. It's beautiful, peaceful and the most amazing mountains. Awesome people. Thanks for everything. Loved it "

"The location was perfect, the accommodation was beautiful and also very clean. The host was friendly and made me feel at home."

"What a wonderful setting, one hardly needs to move at all to see the beauty of the area. The accommodation is very comfortable, beautifully decorated and has all the requirements for a stay. Would recommend this place to anyone.
What made it more special was the lovely smile and greetings from t..."

"What a wonderful setting, one hardly needs to move at all to see the beauty of the area. The accommodation is very comfortable, beautifully decorated and has all the requirements for a stay. Would recommend this place to anyone.
What made it more special was the lovely smile and greetings from the dog - she is just gorgeous!!

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"We had a nice stay, the surroundings of the place are lovely. I had no problems and we enjoyed our stay."

"Peaceful, tranquil getaway. Beautiful comfortable cottages, tastefully done with all you need. Stunning views."

"The location is perfect for anyone looking to get away from the noise of city life. This place offers raw natural beauty and breath-taking views of the mountains and surrounding farmlands within walking distance. We received a warm welcome upon our arrival and immediately felt at home. Our cottage w..."

"The location is perfect for anyone looking to get away from the noise of city life. This place offers raw natural beauty and breath-taking views of the mountains and surrounding farmlands within walking distance. We received a warm welcome upon our arrival and immediately felt at home. Our cottage was cosy and well equipped. The bedroom and en-suite was lovely and spacious and beautifully decorated. With having our 2 year old son with us they provided us with a camp cot to ensure he got a good night’s sleep after the days walkabouts. The lounge had a wonderful fireplace which we thoroughly enjoyed! The kitchenette had everything we needed as it is a self-catering facility. The grounds of Arumvale are beautiful. Shortly after our arrival we sat on the beautiful green lawn, basking in the warm afternoon sun enjoying the sound of absolute quietness and bliss and took in all the beauty this place had to offer! Loved it!!! We will certainly be visiting them again. Wonderful service, great stay and glorious natural beauty."

"We had an amazing stay at Arumvale, we loved it very much. We were very warmly welcomed, by the staff that was amazing throughout our stay, very friendly and helpful. The service was outstanding and the establishment and suite was absolutely beautiful. Thanks for a wonderful stay."

"I stayed in the Rustic Cottage, which is a little more private. Spectacular views and a very comfortable place to stay. I felt very much at home and got to do all the things I wanted to do, like write, read, meditate and paint. A great getaway with a very peaceful setting! I would highly recommend A..."

"I stayed in the Rustic Cottage, which is a little more private. Spectacular views and a very comfortable place to stay. I felt very much at home and got to do all the things I wanted to do, like write, read, meditate and paint. A great getaway with a very peaceful setting! I would highly recommend Arumvale."

"My stay here was majestic. It was peaceful and the atmosphere was amazing. The staff were pleasant and the service was perfect. I will highly recommend and re-visit this establishment."

"Your Rustic Cottage was just what I needed - a chance to relax in a peaceful environment and recharge my batteries. The care and attention I received was perfect and I can't wait to come again."

"We so enjoyed our stay in the Carol suite, with its lovely lounge and kitchen area. A home away from home. It was beautifully decorated and everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Arumvale is a great base to access Bantebok, Marloth and De Hoop national parks. The mountain views from this property are..."

"We so enjoyed our stay in the Carol suite, with its lovely lounge and kitchen area. A home away from home. It was beautifully decorated and everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Arumvale is a great base to access Bantebok, Marloth and De Hoop national parks. The mountain views from this property are stunning."

"Absolute fantastic. The view, the atmosphere, lovely beds, great facilities and extras of very high standard. Very friendly and helpful owner. It is a "Must Stopover" I recommend it to everybody."

"We absolutely loved Arumvale and will be returning soon to spend more time exploring the Swellendam area. We had a lovely welcome and were made to feel very special and at home. We stayed in the "labourers cottage" which was in the field below the actual establishment. The views were stunning and th..."

"We absolutely loved Arumvale and will be returning soon to spend more time exploring the Swellendam area. We had a lovely welcome and were made to feel very special and at home. We stayed in the "labourers cottage" which was in the field below the actual establishment. The views were stunning and the little cottage decorated beautifully. Bed linen was pure, white cotton and the bed superbly comfortable. Everything was delightful and I can’t wait to go back as soon as we can find the time! I will be recommending Arumvale to all my friends. Particularly wonderful was the low rate of the little cottage! The other self catering apartments are more pricey but wow are they stunning! All in all, we both feel that we have found real gem and as we tend to go away for weekends often to different places and have experienced many types of accommodation I can honestly say this one was the bomb!"