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The Longhouse Guest House situated in Clanwilliam, 220km from Cape Town, along the Western Cape West Coast Route of South Africa, this charming guest house is the ideal place from where to explore the village, the rugged beauty of the Cederberg or the Atlantic Coast at Lamberts Bay, 60 km to the west.

Dating back to 1810, The Longhouse Guest House, a historic thatch-roofed house is one of the two oldest surviving buildings in Clanwilliam and offers visitors an old-world elegance and charm. The house is within walking distance to shops and restaurants, the museum and tourist office.

Set in a beautiful, well-maintained garden overlooked by mountains, the property has an atmosphere of restful tranquillity. Early morning and evening horses and guinea fowl can be seen frolicking in the paddock, studded with huge pecan trees, below the house.

ROOMS & FACILITIES
There are 5 double rooms. All en-suite, air-conditioned / heated. Well furnished with Cape Dutch antiques. Four look out over the pool deck, towards the paddocks with the mountains as a backdrop. The fifth has a secluded entrance and garden, with access to the pool area. All rooms have mini fridges, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers. Swimming towels are provided. Lovely old oil lamps provide a romantic touch, specially when power failures occur.

FACILITIES
Lounge has TV/DVD player, books, games and toys. We have wireless internet for the guests? convenience.

SWIMMING POOL & GARDEN
The large swimming pool is a blessing on hot summer days and the garden a haven of tranquillity.

BRAAI FACILITIES
There is a built-in braai in the garden with seating . There are also two Weber type BBQ?s on the pooldeck.

PARKING
Secure, off-street parking is available.

Western Cape activities for the active visitors include:
Hiking, mountain biking, quad biking, 4x4 trials, horse riding, rock climbing, San paintings and trails, water sports on the Clanwilliam Dam, sky diving, and much more. The Tourist Office is diagonally across the street, staffed by friendly, helpful ladies.