Klippe Rivier Homestead, a beautiful country house located in Swellendam, 2 hours from Cape Town. Close to Hermanus, Arniston, Cape Point. Online Quotes and Bookings * * REQUEST A QUOTE from Jenny Park at Klippe Rivier Country House. * How to Book Description 'Molly', the Irish Wolf Hound and 'Taffy', a Corgi, the 'chief receptionists' greet you on arrival. In the leafy oak a spotted eagle owl keeps vigil and an African Hoepoe feeds on the lawn. Steps lead up to the wide 'stoep' with its columns, and views across a dam to the mountain beyond. Klippe Rivier is the family home of past Presidents Steyn and Reitz, and the original waenhuis and stables have been converted into six most spacious and luxury bedrooms. Each individually styled bedroom is en suite with large bathrooms and separate showers. The salt-water swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off after a day out and about. Klippe Rivier has fragrant herb and vegetable gardens and a small orchard. Fresh seasonal produce is cooked with flair and delicious country cuisine served. The old slave bell rings, in time to enjoy a classic Cape wine. Soft, mellow candlelight, gleaming silver, coffee and truffles, with a frog serenade to end the evening.