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The Merry Widow Country Retreat

Guesthouse in Hopefield with free breakfast and spa services

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Dates

July 2025

18

August 2025

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exterior

Interior

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Spa
Pool
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Double Room (Moroccan Room)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Refrigerator

Renovated in 2013

Down duvet

388 sq ft
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

Premium bedding

807 sq ft
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

Memory foam bed

Portable fan

301 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room (Luxurious Family Apartment )

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Refrigerator

Renovated in 2014

Memory foam bed

Portable fan

388 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

‪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 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, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage, a computer station, and wedding services

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

Languages

English

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).

The Merry Widow Country Retreat Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 21, 2016

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

6/10 Okay

jane, london

Sep 11, 2016

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.