driving into Swellendam already felt like entering a real small gem in south africa.. seeing the Bloomestate residence.. was exactly what we hoped it would be a blends perfectly into the Swellendam village relaxed vibe.. the warm welcoming of the Dutch owners Maarten & Carla made us immediately feel at home. Their exquisite taste of style & design is found... more

Staying at Bloomestate was an unforgettable treat in more than one way. The beautifully designed rooms, the space and tranquility outside and the delicious breakfast are absolutely worth mentioning. The hospitality and warmth of the owners, who run the retreat themselves (no employed "manager"), is the quality that makes Bloomestate unique in its kind. We highly recommend this place to... more

We initially just booked one night, but once you meet Carla and Maarten, once you experience the luxury of the room, once you enjoy the tastefull breakfast and once you adjust to the relaxed pace of Bloomsestate and Swellendam it's just impossible to move on. We eventually ended up staying 3 nights. Still way to short... By far the best... more

We had a very nice stay at Bloomestate, where our hosts were very friendly and helpfull. Very good breakfast. The rooms are specious, clean and nice. The swimmingpool big enough, clean and well looked after, with clean towels on the stretchers.Very nice garden. Everything is in good condition and the overall design is very tastefull. The beautiful lounge is very... more

We really loved every minute in Bloomestate. The owners Carla an d Maarten made us feel really at home. The pool is great, spacious garden. Breakfast is one of the best in South Africa, they deserve the prize for this. The rooms are really cool, very modern with spacious showers and lots of space. We had 3 nigts here and... more

After a busy week in Cape Town we stopped at the Bloom Estate on the way to the Garden Route. We had three relaxing days in this lovely setting. The rooms are clean, stylish and private and every thought has been given to making guests as comfortable as possible; lovely bathroom, TV/DVD, comfortable beds and minibar. The gardens, lake and... more

Wow! This place is really funky. From the ipod docking station, to the clean lines and simple room layout, to the well stocked honesty bar, this place really worked for us. The owners make a real effort to keep the hotel up to date. It has an outdoor jacuzzi and pool, on site massage, a really good DVD selection. One... more

My wife, our friends and myself have just returned from two weeks driving our Harley Davidson’s in South Africa. We stayed at Bloom Estate for 5 days. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are luxurious and super cool. The place is super situated because you can make beautiful day trips from Swellendam into the Kleine Karoo, Cap L’Agulha and... more

We have been here in February and loved the place. It is a shame people do only come here to spend a night or 2. We styed here now for a full week and had a perfect time. Sunshine, Pool, delicious breakfast, Lounge and beautiful designed rooms - see website. Very good food for dinner to find close to the... more