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The Merry Widow Country Retreat

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hopefield with free breakfast and spa services

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
29 Church Street, Cape West Coast, Hopefield, Western Cape, 7355
  • Hopefield Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Langebaan Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • West Coast National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Saldanha (SDB-Air Force Base Langebaanweg)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room (Moroccan Room)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
  • 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
Fridge
Renovated in 2013
Memory foam bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Luxurious Suite - Water Oak Room )

Highlights

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

Family Room (Luxurious Family Apartment )

Highlights

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

About the area

Hopefield

The Merry Widow Country Retreat puts you in the centre of Hopefield, 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Hopefield Information Centre and 25.6 km (15.9 mi) from West Coast Fossil Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a free food/drink shopping service. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Hopefield guest house, you'll be 35 km (21.7 mi) from Langebaan Golf Course and 36.8 km (22.9 mi) from Calypso Beach Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hopefield Information Centre - 3 min walk
  • Calypso Beach Beach - 36 min drive
  • Langebaan Beach - 36 min drive
  • West Coast National Park - 57 min drive
  • Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve - 82 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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

Guesthouse in Hopefield with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at The Merry Widow Country Retreat. The guest house can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hopefield guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Merry Widow Country Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hopefield guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Yep, The Merry Widow Country Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

The closest beach to The Merry Widow Country Retreat is Calypso Beach Beach (28.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a pool?

The Merry Widow Country Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

No, The Merry Widow Country Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Merry Widow Country Retreat's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

jane, london

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tales of the unexpected
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.