A Hilltop Country Retreat

TRIPADVISOR NO. 9 OF 42 B&BS/INNS

On a quiet residential street that traverses the highest point above town, Hilltop comprises eight options (four spacious rooms, two family suites and two houses) and is an ideal choice for those who prefer to stay in. Aside from the usual basics, you’re supplied with Swellendam canola oil, Worcestershire sauce, spices, plunger coffee etc. For R80 pp, breakfast ingredients can be supplied (eggs, bacon, yoghurt, muesli, fruit etc); staff take care of the dirty dishes. You can also pre-order heat-and-eat dinners from Lana Groenewald, the very welcoming manager, who also knows a lot about the area. These are prepared and delivered by a local caterer and are, by all accounts, delicious. All the accommodation has a kitchen and

patio, Wi-Fi and TV, a choice of king or twin beds; some have fireplaces, only the family options have a bath (the rest are shower only). There is a small pool and ‘ready-to-go’ fully equipped braai areas.

ROOM TIP I liked Units 5 and 6, open-plan suites sleeping two adults and two children (in bunks). Of the houses, I preferred double-storey Unit 8 (sleeps four adults and two children). Of the rooms, I liked Unit 1, a luxury corner suite, as it has extra windows.

COST Rooms from R600 pp sharing (sleep two). Family suite from R1 800 for two adults and a child; extra child R200. Houses from R2 200 for two; extra adults R350 pp (sleep four or six).

CONTACT 028-514-2294, ahilltop.co.za