Swallows Cottages – Onrus, Hermanus, Western Cape

Onrus River is a charming coastal village near Hermanus offering its visitors a laid-back atmosphere. It nestles between mountains and the sea and promises as much tranquility or activity as you want. The Onrus Beach and lagoon are popular for swimming, surfing, and family picnics, while the tidal pools are great for kids and the elderly. The area is also known for its vibrant art scene, and of course, it’s also a whale-watching destination.

Although The Swallows Cottages offers a peaceful garden retreat, you can’t watch whales from the cottage, but it’s such a lovely cottage to stay in, we thought to mention it and it is within easy reach of the area’s coastal paths and shoreline.

Swallows Cottages is great for anyone looking for self-catering accommodation. Whether you’re looking for family accommodation, accommodation that can give you a romantic getaway, or you specifically want whale-watching accommodation, Swallows Cottages can provide.

We’ll take a look at what you can expect from Hermanus accommodation.

• Charming self-catering cabin accommodation
• You get the Garden Unit and The Shepherd’s Hut
• The Garden Unit is a one-bedroom, 2-sleeper cottage, and the Shepherd’s Hut is a 2-sleeper cabin
• En-suite bathroom with a shower and an outdoor shower
• Open-plan kitchenette
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• TV with Netflix
• Wifi
• Patio
• Braai facilities
• The Shepherd’s Hut also has an en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, work desk and wifi