Swallowtail Country Estate

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View of the entrance towards the pitches (added by manager 21 Sep 2020)
Trees and plants around the gardens (added by manager 21 sep 2020)
Braai area (added by manager 21 sep 2020)
View from the pitches (added by manager 21 sep 2020)

  • Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
  • Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
  • Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area
Swallowtail Country Estate is an Eastern Cape site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345. It’s not just the roadside location that makes this a handy spot: guests staying here will also be within easy walking distance of food shops, restaurants and hiking trails in the surrounding Hogsback State Forest. It’s certainly worth bringing your walking shoes along for a stay here as you can set out on some very fine trails to take in waterfalls, indigenous forest, spectacular mountain views and all sorts of native wildlife (including birds and butterflies up in the air and mushrooms down at ground level). Not that the views and the nature-filled vibe have to stop when you get back from your walk: this site high up in the Amatola mountains has splendid views out over the ‘Hogs’ that give the area its name, and plenty of space from which to soak up all those vistas. There are lots of gorgeous flowers and plants to admire as you wander around the grounds (and also a wooden jungle gym and swing set for nippers who may not be so enthused by such things…) The pitches here are all on soft grass with partial shade, but most would agree that the finest place to kick back for a good view is on the lounge deck with sundowner in hand (the site doesn’t sell alcohol but guests are welcome to bring their own drinks along). The deck is part of Trekker’s Lounge indoor braai and entertainment facility, which all guests are free to use: it’s got a big braai area, a pool table, a dartboard, a guest fridge and a washing-up area.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallowtail Country Estate

1B Main Road

Hogsback

Eastern Cape

South Africa

5721

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-32.60188°N
26.93783°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hogsback Adventures (abseiling, mountain biking and archery): five minutes’ walk - Hogsback State Forest (four wheel drive trails, birding tours and hikes): five minutes - 39 Steps Waterfall: 15 minutes - Arboretum Hogsback: 15 minutes - Madonna & Child Waterfalls: 10 minutes’ drive - Applegarth Gardens & Nursery: 10 minutes - The Edge Labyrinth (one of the world’s largest): 10 minutes - Kettlespout Falls: 15 minutes - Gaika’s Kop (highest peak in the area): 20 minutes - Lowestoffe Estate (horse riding): 35 minutes.
  • Does Swallowtail Country Estate have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallowtail Country Estate dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallowtail Country Estate? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hogsback Adventures (abseiling, mountain biking and archery): five minutes’ walk - Hogsback State Forest (four wheel drive trails, birding tours and hikes): five minutes - 39 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallowtail Country Estate?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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