The Orchard Country House

Thomas and Jeanette Orchard will make your stay unforgettable with their warm hospitality and country style of entertaining. Jeanettes passion stems from years of experience in managing a guest house, planning weddings and functions, corporate events and hosting conferences. With accolades such as acclaimed magazines Rooi Roses Top Teen Chef and later Top Super Chef, as well as Saries Hostess of the Year awards, you can expect quality and professional service from Jeanette and her staff.

Once you have visited The Orchard Country House, you will discover that it is a place of exceptional serenity and graciousness. This Sir Herbert Baker-designed house, built in 1936, is located in the town of Malmesbury - the heart of the Swartland. The country house offers luxury accommodation to revive tired minds and revitalize weary souls.

Occupied by the Orchard Family for the past 16 years and now privately managed by Thomas and Jeanette Orchard, The Orchard Country House strives to provide its guests with a memorable stay at the level of styling and excellence that is trendy and in exceptionally good taste. With four en-suite bedrooms in the main house and three garden en-suite bedrooms that are available per person sharing or at single rate with twin or double beds, there is bound to be an overnight option that will suite you.

The house and rooms are furnished in a trendy, yet comfortable country style with abundant facilities available to guests and visitors alike. Amenities in all bedrooms include DStv, bathrobes, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers and pure cotton bed linen. Swimming towels are also available from reception. Two lounges, one furnished as a traditional cigar lounge complete with a full-size snooker table and courtesy bar and one with a fireplace for someone seeking a calmer atmosphere for reading or relaxing, bestow the ground floor.

The air-conditioned dining hall overlooks the magnificent garden and pool area. Feel free to pop in, be it for breakfast, a mid-morning tea with scones and cream or a tastefully prepared, lunch or dinner on request. Even a traditional braai or a spit braai can be arranged.