Situated on a working dairy farm between Montagu and Swellendam, lies the charming Jan Harmsgat Country House. Offering understated elegance and an authentic country atmosphere, Jan Harmsgat offers modern convenience while still retaining its farm-style charm.

Here, you can relax by the pool with a book from the extensive library, or explore the farm's fruit, nut, and olive orchards. The region offers a vast array of activities to suit all tastes. Places worth a visit include the Robertson Wine Valley, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam.

Highlights

• Near to Robertson & Montagu wine farms
• A charming country house on a working estate
• Magnificent dining experience with local produce
• Fair-trade accredited
• Explore fruit, nut & olive orchards

Activities

• BIKING
• BIRD WATCHING
• BOAT EXCURSIONS
• HIKING
• HORSE RIDING
• SCENIC DRIVES
• DAY TOURS
• WINE TASTING

Its understated luxury and elegance as well as historic charm makes this one of my favourite country retreats. Indulge and unwind in style

Rooms

Classic Quarters Suite

There are 4 comfortable rooms in the farm's original slave quarters, featuring en suite bedrooms and an adjoining lounge. The 2 loft bedrooms, perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways, also feature spectacular mountain views.

Facilities

Relax beside the guest house pool with a book from the extensive library, or explore the farm's fruit, nut, and olive orchards.

Head to the Roberston wine valley for a wine-tasting and cellar tour, or explore the area on a hike, bird-watching excursion, and horse ride.

Go for trips down the Breede River or take a leisurely bike ride.

Dining

Jan Harmsgat offers an excellent dining experience. The restaurant has won various awards and is most famous for its baked goods and preserves.

Choose to dine in the formal dining room, on the terrace, or enjoy a picnic under the pecan trees.

Expect top-notch service and excellent wine. Breakfast includes a fresh fruit parfait with homemade muesli and yogurt, followed by a cooked breakfast with fresh juice and fresh coffee or tea.

The delicious lunch and dinner menu changes often, and makes use of produce grown in the garden.

Dinner features delights such as rack of lamb, seared tuna, aged beef fillet, or the popular kudu fillet, while pasta dishes are made from scratch. Be sure not to miss out on their famous pecan pie, made from organically grown pecans and topped with their homemade ice cream.