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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
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Interior
The Merry Widow Country Retreat, in the city center yet feeling worlds away, offers an outdoor pool and complimentary English breakfast. Relax on the sunny terrace and garden. Enjoy free WiFi and express check-in for added convenience and comfort.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Hopefield, The Merry Widow Country Retreat is in the city center. Langebaan Golf Course and Langebaan Yacht Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Coast Fossil Park and Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve.
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Map
29 Church Street, Cape West Coast, Hopefield, Western Cape, 7355

What's nearby

  • Hopefield Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Langebaan Golf Course - 33 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Calypso Beach Beach - 35 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Kite Lab - 36 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Langebaan Beach - 36 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hopefield Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Lady Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Merry Widow Country Retreat

Guesthouse in the city center
Free English breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Merry Widow Country Retreat. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • A computer station, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Merry Widow Country Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Merry Widow Country Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at The Merry Widow Country Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Merry Widow Country Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Hopefield, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hopefield Information Centre and within 25 mi (40 km) of West Coast Fossil Park and Langebaan Golf Course. Calypso Beach Beach and Kite Lab are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.

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