The country road winds past vineyards and orchards to Klippe Rivier, a magnificent Cape Dutch Country House, circa 1825, on the outskirts of historic Swellendam, two hours from Cape Town and the Garden Route. Once the family home of Presidents Steyn and Reitz Klippe Rivier is now a fine example of the white-walled beauty of the Cape. Recall the gracious past in this lovely homestead with its spacious voorkamer and reception rooms where gleaming yellowwood floors enhance beautiful antiques. The original "waenhuis" and stables at Klippe Rivier have been converted into luxury air-conditioned bedrooms preserving much of the original ambience. Downstairs, spacious bedrooms each have an open fireplace, dressing room and generous bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Loft rooms upstairs under thatch are air-conditioned, offer mountain views and have private balconies. There is a secluded cottage at Klippe Rivier which is ideal for honeymooners and the more romantic. Relax at the salt-water swimming pool and enjoy the company of owls in the oaks. Visit the Drostdy Museum, Bontebok Park, and the Southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.