Swallows Nest Country Cottages
26 Gamassi Street
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Why people book this hotel
“The location is ideal, with great restaurants, fun activities, and two supermark…”
“Beautiful location”
“- super nice and friendly stuff - very comfy cottage with fireplace - nice wine …”
“Friendly & helpful staff”
“The cottages are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped, making them ideal for…”
“The cottage was spacious and we loved the patio area with braai”
“Very nice place, friendly staff and fresh good breakfast”
“Potentially a great set of holiday cottages in a secure location supported by fr…”
“There is a pool, easy chairs to sit around in and your own barbecue”
“Big asset was the swimming pool to cool down in once you returned from your acti…”
“Comfortable and clean”
Overview
Situated in Storms River Village in the centre of the Tsitsikamma, lies Swallows Nest Country Cottages. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, free WiFi and on site parking. The spacious country-style cottages with exposed brick walls have a furnished patio, overlooking the garden and pool area. Each cottage has an open-plan living area, satellite TV, wardrobe and a desk. A full English breakfast is served in our sunny dining room or on the surrounding patio with majestic views of the Storms River Peak. Certain cottages offer kitchen and barbecue facilities. There are also a variety of restaurants for guests to choose from a short distance from the property. Local activities include trail walking, The Tree Top Canopy Tours and Black Water Tubing are 400 metres away. Tsitsikamma National Park, with its famous Otter trail is 10 km away, the Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline is within 10km and the Bloukrans Bungee Jump is 24 km away.
Traveller reviews
Valerie
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
“Perfect base for exploring Tsitsikamma”
Here’s a refined TripAdvisor-style review that keeps your points but tightens the language and flow: Wonderful stay in the heart of Storms River Village Swallows Nest Country Cottages is perfectly located in the beautiful Storms River Village, making it easy to experience many of the area’s activities even within a short two-day stay. The location is ideal, with great restaurants, fun activities, and two supermarkets all within easy walking distance. The hospitality was outstanding. San-Marie kindly checked in with us a week before our arrival and even had our cottage ready well ahead of the official check-in time, which was greatly appreciated. The cottages are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped, making them ideal for families or groups. Overall, it was a lovely, relaxed stay and a fantastic base from which to explore the area. We would happily return. If you’d like, I can also give you a shorter punchier version (which often performs better on TripAdvisor) or add a catchy title to help it stand out. Yes with a catchy title please Title: Perfect Base for Exploring Storms River Village Swallows Nest Country Cottages is wonderfully located in the heart of the beautiful Storms River Village, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. We were able to cover many of the activities on our list in just two days thanks to its central location. The hospitality was exceptional. San-Marie checked in with us a week before our arrival and even had our cottage ready well ahead of the official check-in time, which we truly appreciated. The cottages are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped, making them perfect for families or groups. Great restaurants, fun activities, and two supermarkets are all within easy walking distance. A lovely, relaxed stay in a gorgeous setting — we would definitely return!
Nicole
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
- super nice and friendly stuff - very comfy cottage with fireplace - nice wine selection - delicious breakfast
Yumnah
couple
April 11, 2026
It's exactly as shown in the photos with nice breakfast included at a great price
Natalie
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
“really enjoyed my stau”
Beautiful location. Friendly & helpful staff. Cute cottage
Adv. Jason Neil
couple
April 7, 2026
“Relaxing”
I loved everything about the establishment.
Ruth
couple
April 6, 2026
“Very comfortable with friendly helpful staff and a close walk to the centre of town.”
The cottage was spacious and we loved the patio area with braai
Noel Spiteri
couple
April 4, 2026
“Excellent”
Very nice place, friendly staff and fresh good breakfast! We had a nice cottage with a view.
Robin
family_with_children
March 17, 2026
“Comfortable for 2 nights but you could do better in Storms River”
Potentially a great set of holiday cottages in a secure location supported by friendly staff and a nice breakfast. However we decided that the premises - spacious and with plenty of bed space and two bathrooms - were in need of a 'refurb'. The stove in our room - not needed in March - was out of order. When we arrived at the security gate it wouldn't open due to lack of credit on the curious phone system they use. Another guest helped us out. There is a pool, easy chairs to sit around in and your own barbecue. As I say, lots of potential! Storms River is a small place but there is a nice pub for a meal (+ other places). We did the Suspension Bridge walk and had a meal on the beach. Tsitsikamma (sp?) is a lovely location with great mountains, wonderful coastline.
cheryl
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“Very spacious accommodation in close proximity to the village”
Great location, open and spacious
Nicholas
couple
March 11, 2026
“Good stay , excellent location , lovely staff .”
The breakfast was very good and the location was excellent , only a very short walk to the general stores and local bars / restaurants . A delightful small village .
Frans
extended_group
March 4, 2026
“Comfortable and well located. Recommendable.”
Location, close to everything. Comfortable and clean.
Sandra
family_with_children
February 28, 2026
“Pleasant, hopefully upgraded soon.”
Breakfast was excellent every morning and staff so friendly and helpful. Location was great, within walking distance of shops, restaurants. However the chalet inside and bathroom was "tired" couch in the lounge was so bad one could not sit on it. Some chalets had aircon but not all and we had to keep windows and doors closed because of the baboons. Each chalet needs a aircon (we did not have one). Big asset was the swimming pool to cool down in once you returned from your activities.
Royer
couple
February 26, 2026
“Comfy rooms, good location”
Room, space
Tim
couple
February 23, 2026
“Very pleasant short stay, very convenient.”
Receptionist, location, space. Good breakfast.
Sandhya
couple
February 22, 2026
“Cozy cottage with wood fireplace and great access to national parks”
Friendly hosts and staff. Our comfortable 2 room cottage plus terrace / gardens provided ample space to relax outside and cozy up indoors in front of the fireplace after a long day of hiking and kayaking. The cooked English breakfast with extras was more than enough to get going for the day. A great location for access to national parks and Tsitsikamma. Very happy we could make use of the wood fireplace on the cool nights.
Tuanita
extended_group
February 21, 2026
My family and I absolutely loved our time at Swallows Nest. We felt so relaxed surrounded by the beautiful garden and amazing view of the mountains. Breakfast every morning was just perfect. We loved having our own little courtyard with a private braai area. We will definitely be back!
Agata
extended_group
February 19, 2026
Very cozy atmosphere and super nice staff. Location convenient to Tsitsikamma national park. The village is quite small, but you can find everything you need (restaurants, grocery store, outdoor activities etc)
Roxana
couple
January 29, 2026
“Cozy cottage near Tsitsikamma”
Cozy room with high ceiling, brick walls and fireplace. The garden and cottages are very pretty. Staff was very nice and helpful. Location is great for discovering Tsitsikamma.
Retha Carstens
couple
January 26, 2026
“Perfect stay, perfect location”
Location and very friendly staff
Philip
couple
January 25, 2026
Lovely layout of cottages, bear to restaurants etc.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool/beach towels, Pool cover
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches
Cottage - Oaktree
This cottage offers a lounge with satellite TV, a bedroom with a queen-size bed, an open plan sleeping area with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom with a shower. It features a furnished patio with a BBQ area and free Wi-Fi.
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