The Country Cottage

TRIPADVISOR LISTED BUT UNRATED

If it isn’t beautiful or functional, chuck it out, to paraphrase 19thcentury designer William Morris. It’s clearly the mantra Gwynnedd Laubscher lives by. Her eye for good design has transformed a compact cottage into the cutest two-bedroom option in town. It’s ideally located – at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, behind the Drostdy Museum, and within walking distance to restaurants. There is a cosy, open-plan living/kitchen space; the dining table – within the kitchen area – is opposite a built-in braai fireplace, both atmospheric and practical. For summertime visitors there’s a shaded outdoor area, firepit and new splash pool. The Laubschers also own The Country Butcher, Swellendam’s fabulous deli; Gwynnedd will pre-stock your fridge and pantry with whatever you require (if you like steak, get the rib-eye; it’s marvellous, as are her ‘happy-hen’ eggs); freshly baked ciabatta comes standard. Note that there is only one small bathroom, with a shower over a Victorian tub.

ROOM TIP The bedrooms are pretty small and furnished with double beds (so not ideal if you have two kids who won’t share a bed). COST R600 pp sharing; extra people from R380 pp (sleeps four).

CONTACT 082-887-8795, info@thecountrybutcher.co.za