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OUR LODGE

Welcome to Stonehill River Lodge

Stonehill River Lodge sits on the banks of the Breede River, about 23km from Swellendam and roughly 240km from Cape Town. Milkwood trees and giant aloes shade the property, mountains close the view in every direction, and bontebok, eland, zebra and springbok graze the open ground between the villas and the water.

The villas are self-catering and built for space. Each one has a fully-equipped kitchen, an open-plan lounge and dining area with an indoor fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows onto the river and the mountains, and a furnished patio with a braai. Six-sleeper villas have a private hot tub on the deck. The five eight-sleeper villas share two communal hot tubs on the riverbank. Units are serviced Monday to Saturday, so the holiday starts the moment you put the bags down.

Days here are spent outside. Guests hike and mountain bike the trails, raft the Breede through Levels 1 to 3 rapids, paddle it standing up, or fish it with rods hired at reception. There are picnic packs for the shaded spots along the bank, an outdoor chess set, and a shelf of board games for the afternoons the weather turns.

Swellendam is one of South Africa’s oldest towns and worth an afternoon on its own, with the Drostdy Museum, the Saturday market under the oaks, and galleries and coffee shops along the way. Bontebok National Park is close enough for a morning drive and a picnic beside the river. Stonehill brings nature, comfort and quality family time together in one setting.

OUR LODGE

Welcome to Stonehill River Lodge

MAKE A BOOKING

Self-Catering Villas on the Riverbank

Every villa here is self-catering, with an open-plan living area, an indoor fireplace and a braai on the patio. Choose the one that fits your party and the river does the rest.

2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa

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2 Bedroom Villa

2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft
2 Bedroom Villa with Loft

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2 Bedroom Villa with Loft

4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa
4 Bedroom Villa

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4 Bedroom Villa

ACTIVITIES

Things to Do on the Breede and Beyond

The river runs the length of the property, so most days start on it or beside it. Rafting, paddling, fishing, hiking and mountain biking are all here, and Swellendam, Bontebok National Park and the whale coast are within a comfortable drive.

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A COMFORTABLE STAY

Everything You Need, Already in the Villa

Everything You Need, Already in the Villa

The villas above the Breede River

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EAT AND DRINK

Kloof Restaurant, Open From Breakfast to Dinner

This is mountain living, without the effort. Everything is considered, inviting you to slow down, and reconnect with what matters.

Sauvage

Gramadoelas Restaurant

A varied menu that runs from 06:30 to 21:00, served under the thatch or out in the open above the valley. The children get their own options, and the bar keeps a good range of local beers and Cederberg wines for afterwards.

EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS

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September

2026

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October

2026

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HOLIDAY BUNDLES

Packages Built Around the River

Packages pair a stay in one of the villas with the things people come here for, from time on the water to a long weekend with the family. What is running changes through the year, so the cards below carry the current set.

Family Moments

Cap Classique & Champagne Wine Festival Package

Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa

Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

INCLUDED

This Champagne Festival package includes:

  • 1 night's stay in the beautiful winelands, including breakfast for two
  • 2x entry to the Champagne Festival Saturday / Sunday.
  • Complimentary bottle of wine and fruit platter on arrival to start the sparkling weekend. Use of Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa's facilities:
  • Shuttle service is complimentary to Franschhoek Town
Romantic Moments

Romantic Date night in the Winelands

Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa

Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

INCLUDED

This Explore Franschhoek package includes:

  • 1-night stay in the beautiful winelands including breakfast for two
  • 2-course Dinner for 2 including a glass of wine each.
  • Wine Tasting at Holden Manz Wine Estate
  • Special Romantic Turndown with bubbly complimentary Use of Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa's faclilities:

TESTIMONIALS

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Good to Know

FAQ

Stonehill River Lodge sits on the banks of the Breede River near Swellendam in the Western Cape, about 23km from the town and roughly 240km from Cape Town. The turn-off from the N2 is marked with a red and white Stonehill board.

Yes. Every villa has a fully-equipped kitchen with cutlery and crockery, a fridge freezer, a microwave and an espresso machine. There is no shop, restaurant or bar on the property, so it is worth doing your shopping before you arrive.

Check-in at Stonehill River Lodge is from 15:00 and check-out is before 10:00. Late check-out carries an hourly surcharge, so let reception know in advance if you would like to stay on for part of the morning.

No. Pets are not permitted and a no-smoking policy applies throughout. There are stairs in all of the villas and the units are not wheelchair friendly, so tell reception if anyone in your party needs level access.

Yes. There is a playground with a trampoline and jungle gyms, a climbing wall, a labyrinth, an arts and crafts table and the Dream Xplorers programme, which children join at reception on arrival. The swimming pool is cold water.

Stonehill River Lodge is entered using an access number that reception sends the day before you arrive. Load it onto your phone and dial it at the resort gate. Tell the lodge in advance if you will arrive after 16:00.

Stonehill River Lodge runs a backup generator during load shedding and Eskom outages. Some services and facilities may be unavailable while it is running, and the villas carry no battery-operated lighting, so it is worth packing a torch.

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