About this property

Historic Setting: Rosenhof Garden Cottage in Clanwilliam offers a spacious apartment housed in a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and features a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Clanwilliam Museum is a 4-minute walk away, while Clanwilliam Golf Course lies 1 km from the property. Other nearby points of interest include Sevilla Rock Art Trail (34 km) and Ratelfontein Station (45 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Rosenhof Garden Cottage is praised for its attentive host, excellent swimming pool, and dedicated property staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shazzi
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely stay in Clanwilliam. Quiet and everything we needed was provided. We requested 1 bedroom with "feather free" bedding which was not forgotten. The delicious warm freshly baked bread and home made jam was a lovely touch, and booking for...
  • Jan
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm reception and friendly host! Large house with all amenities. Host baked us a loveky bread!
  • Kylene
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. It was charming, conveniently located and the staff and host very gracious. Will definitely be back.
  • Wildrover57
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location when visiting Clanwilliam. Close to centre of town yet a little haven away from hustle & bustle. Our garden cottage was bigger than expected so plenty of room to stow luggage. Lots of kitchen space. Enjoyed sitting out on the...
  • Hildegarde
    Belgium Belgium
    Rosenhof Garden Cottage is an excellent place to stay (for a longer time). We only stayed one night and we would have liked to stay longer. Our hostess Karen is a great communicator. Via WhatsApp she advised us many places to visit and things to...
  • Lily
    France France
    Rosenhof has such beautiful grounds, with mature fruit trees and a lush garden. We were offered an upgrade by our lovely host Karen and she did everything to ensure we had a wonderful stay — including little special touches. Our cottage was...
  • Perrine
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the location and the great info provided by the host. The facilities are great with a great outdoor space and lovely staff, very children friendly place as well
  • Therese
    South Africa South Africa
    The property exceeded my expectations. The friendly staff gave us the warmest welcome, and we loved the accommodation. It was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to going back.
  • Chrisna
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean comfortable and very friendly staff swimming pool with braai and bar area Received warm fresh baked bread with homemade jams.
  • Josias
    South Africa South Africa
    It was peaceful,the welcome bread,butter and jam, wow!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rosenhof Garden Cottage

Company review score: 9.4Based on 391 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

Rosenhof welcomes you in a safe environment and will comply with all your requests. Our goal is to offer as many accommodation entities possible to the versatile traveler, from exclusive use and self-catering basis, to breakfast offering at our communal lapa area next to the swimming pool. Laundry and daily cleaning also available on request. Our resort style feal offers a communal pool and outdoor kitchen area with a six burner gas braai and Nespresso machine. We thrive to offer any service you request and to fulfil to all your needs. We are true nature lovers and are happy to share with you all our beautiful gems our backyard, the Cederberg, has to offer. You will leave Rosenhof feeling extra special, blessed and loved. Our homely atmosphere will make you want to return again soon. All you need to do is just ask, and we will see to all your needs! Come and see what we already have to offer what sets us apart from the rest! Warmth, hospitality and walking the talk with you as the most important link in our always upward pursuit for more success to carry you even more on Rosenhof caring hands!

Property information

The Rosenhof Bailiu, the Irish word for a collection; so very fitting because of the historical origins of the Irish settlers who came to settle Rosenhof here in our idyllic little town, Clanwilliam in the 17th century. As Clanwilliam has grown into one of the Western Cape's leading destinations, Rosenhof boasts different style types in accommodation. Rosenhof offers each traveler the opportunity to enjoy stylish accommodation of their own choice of the characteristics that make Rosenhof different, with units offering more to the versatile traveler. Our Garden Cottage offers a family feel atmosphere with your own private garden. Private patio with comfortable seating outside offering a private braai in a private setting. This family unit offers sleeping for four to six adults and/or adults with children. It can be booked on an exclusive use and self-catering basis with fully equipped kitchen open plan to the lounge and spacious living area with comfortable couches and sofa with a SmartTV. Two double rooms with double beds with one bathroom. Extra beds can be arranged prior to your stay. This family unit or double rooms offers paid breakfast to be arranged prior to your stay, paid daily cleaning and paid laundry on request.

Neighbourhood information

The Cederberg, our backyard, RAW, RUGGED, BEAUTIFUL! Our large variety of hiking trails offers gigantic rock formations creating dramatic settings, with vivid shades of orange and brown and endless views of the Cederberg, our backyard! Book your stay with us and visit our yearly Wild Flower Show in August and September. Experience our flower splendour of the Biedouw and surrounds. Clanwilliam, well-known Rooibos capital of the world with Rosenhof Guest House located in the centre of this incredible natural wonder, in one of Clanwilliam's most historic streets, just a few meters away from the Old Jail Museum, The Flower Church where the flower expo is held each year, restaurants with variety of menus to suite all tastes and much more! Sit on the stoep and enjoy a cuppa at The Rooibos Teahouse at NetMar, the only tea house of its kind in the world. Have an hour-long tea tasting where you can smell, taste and drink five different teas of your choice while learning about the history of Rooibos and the tea-making process. And for the more adventurist boulder, we invite you for chilling experiences of living on the edge with ideal rock formations for all challenges you might seek!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Rosenhof Garden Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there's no washing machine in the property, guests can use the laundry service in the community with a surcharge.

Please inform Rosenhof Garden Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.