After spending 2 nights at Braeside with Iain as our host the standard comment for the rest of our trip was: "Nice, but it can´t beat Iain´s". The house is beautiful and the rooms are great, but it was Iain who made the difference with his good humor, helpfulness (he washed our car!) and great trust in us. The night... more

We stayed at Braeside for one night on 15th January. It was meant to be just a convenient stopover on the way from Wilderness to Sanbona Game Reserve, but turned out to be my favourite guest house of a two week trip to South Africa. It's a beautiful Edwardian house with an attractive garden and views of the mountians. Our... more

My husband and I travelled to Cape Town for his business. We went on safari in the Eastern Cape and drove back through the Garden Route. We only spent one night in Swellendam but I really wish we had based our trip from there instead of driving the Garden Route. We didn't have enough time to do the Garden Route... more

This was our second stop after Cape Town . Our 6 friends I had organised the trip for, were totally amazed...so beautifull it was ....I loved every detail in the rooms (the 4 of them were great with of course a "wow" for the honey moon room.) I would say "refined taste" for the house furnishings,for the pleasure garden and... more

We had the pleasure of spending 2 nights at Braeside and wish it could have been longer, Iain and Leon who are the owners could not have treated us more royally nor made us feel more welcome. Prior to our arrival we exchanged correspondence and Iain was truly great. Very prompt reponses, lots of constructive help and information and suggestions... more

We drove from Plettenberg Bay to Swellendam and stayed at BRAESIDE for 1 night on our way to Franschhoek. We were warmly greeted by Iain and a very welcome pot of tea was served in the beautiful sitting room. We stayed in the Lavender Room; a very spacious, comfortable and clean room. In the evening we had a superb meal... more

We drove from Cape Town to Durban and deliberately chose to stay in guesthouses so we would have more chance of meeting South Africans and experiencing a more intimate form of hospitality. This was our first stop and, boy, did it set the standard. Unfortuntely we entered Swellendam from the "wrong" direction and first impressions left us wondering what lay... more

Owners Iain & Brodie have got it about perfect here, no rushing around just well organised people who have a grasp on customers needs with excellent accomodation thats within easy walking distance of Swellendam town and it's restaurants. For good reason we are unsure about web site claims but we booked anyway. Absolutely no need for our concern as the... more

stayed for 2 nights nov 2006 at this elegant edwardian guest house. nice touches fruit in rooms complimentary beers drinks in room fridge help your self to pre dinner sherry or port. in the beautiful sitting room. Ian the owner is a helpful and gracious host who will recommend and book restaurants for you. rooms very clean and comfortable, food... more