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The Merry Widow Country Retreat

3.0 star property
Hopefield guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Nestled in the heart of the city, The Merry Widow Country Retreat offers a charming retreat with an outdoor pool and free English breakfast. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind in the garden, while taking advantage of free WiFi and convenient services like express check-in.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room (Moroccan Room)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Renovated in 2013
Day bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Cottage (Luxurious Double Cottage )

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Renovated in 2013
Down duvet
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Luxurious Suite - Water Oak Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Luxurious Family Apartment )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Renovated in 2014
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
29 Church Street, Cape West Coast, Hopefield, Western Cape, 7355

What's nearby

  • Hopefield Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Langebaan Golf Course - 33 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Calypso Beach Beach - 35 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Kite Lab - 36 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Langebaan Beach - 36 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hello eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hopefield Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Koekeloer Kafee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Lady Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Moose farmstall - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Merry Widow Country Retreat

The Merry Widow Country Retreat is a great choice for a stay in Hopefield. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1880
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Merry Widow Country Retreat Hotel Hopefield
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Merry Widow Country Retreat House Hopefield
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The Merry Widow Country Retreat Guesthouse Hopefield

Frequently asked questions

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Merry Widow Country Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at The Merry Widow Country Retreat and nearby?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Merry Widow Country Retreat like?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat is in the heart of Hopefield, a short 3-minute walk from Hopefield Information Centre.

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The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8,0

Very good

8,0/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

7,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

If one wants a place like few others, then The Merry Widow is for you. When I arrived at Reception, I thought I had got the wrong place, but I met Ulrich Onaggi the owner who is charming and he directed me to the right place to park, and then we walked across the lawn to the room, which was huge, and could have been a former barn. It has rough stone walls and a very high ceiling. Equipped quirkily, but exceedingly cold. One needs an electric blanket and a heater in the room in order to sleep. Of course in the summer, I am told, it is cool and inviting. But this was not summer. Ulrich brought me breakfast and a small supper and it was very good indeed. The second morning I went up for breakfast at the coffee bar and it was indeed a delicious surprise. As was the market, held next door, selling all kinds of wonderful organic produce and home produced gifts. All in all, a memorable stay, but next time, as I have given my word to go again, I hope Ulrich will have achieved much more with his renovations.