Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

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Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

This 4-star guest lodge is situated on the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains and is home to a working ostrich farm. Old Mill Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms, some of which features a balcony overlooking the garden, river and mountain. Freshly-prepared meals can be savoured in Old Mill Lodge’s restaurant, offering picturesque views of Grobelaars River. A range of activities are featured at Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn including hiking, fishing and bird watching. There are 3 swimming pools, a trampoline, zipline, bunny and pony park, as well as boats on the dam. The impressive Cango Caves are just a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Halal, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zibya
    South Africa South Africa
    “Front desk manager was an absolute star and assisted us so kindly. Checked in just before 9 yet he was full of smiles and pleasantries. Explained everything and so courteous.facilites were top notch. Unit was so beautiful and gardens to die for.”
  • Corné
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The rooms were very nice and the staff was great. Very helpfull. We loved to see the Ostrich baby’s. We had a very nice stay.”
  • Jacques
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location. Restaurant and service excellant. Clean and spacious”
  • Robach
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Very close to nature. Birds nesting, Ostrich and other small animal feeding, ... We went on a meerkat safari nearby. As this is in the early morning, the location was perfect.”
  • Allen
    South Africa South Africa
    “Animals, walks, VEIW, play areas, swimming pool, chilling on the stoop and outside surroundings & canoeing in the dam. We had some good times with Toffee. We had good pizza at the Restuarant. The family unit in Block C number 1 and 2 was...”
  • Madelyn
    South Africa South Africa
    “Stunning place with spectacular views and super friendly staff”
  • Tebogo
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place is nicely situated and the feeding of animals was awesome”
  • Melanie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing setting. Tents are spacious. Very private. Our 2nd visit to Old Mill Lodge in tent no 6 and 7. Always with friends and family. What an experience!”
  • Jen
    Australia Australia
    “DUE TO REQUESTING TWIN BEDS, AND ON ARRIVAL QUEEN, WE WERE UPGRADED TO A ROOM EACH....VERY WELL RECEIVED, AND MANY THANKS EXCELLENT BREAKFAST, TASTY DISHES AND HUGE CHOICE”
  • Nannette
    South Africa South Africa
    “Close to the Congo Caves. Also has a lot to do on the property. From seeing ostriches to feeding bunnies.”

Managed by Friendly Staff of Old Mill

Company review score: 8.9Based on 3,048 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

All of our staff walk the extra mile to make each and every guest feel welcome.

Property information

We are situated between the lovely Swartbergmountain range. Truly only a few places in this beautiful region. We are a Working Ostrich Farm and have popular large gardens, with activities for young and old:Bass fishing, Mini Zipline, Bunny & Pony Park as well as hiking trails. We offer more than the normal B&B. We have 2 restaurants & 3 swimming pools. One restaurant only serve breakfast, and our a la carte restaurant lunch and dinner. Restaurant with view of river & mountains, truly no restaurant in Oudtshoorn with this spectacular setting. We serve venison of many kinds and most popular a range of Ostrich dishes. OUR GUESTS DO NOT GET NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY THE ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES (load shedding) that is happening in S.A, we have a fully equipped electricity generator. Our accommodation establishment is not affected by the drought, we do have alternative water resources.

Neighbourhood information

We are on the perfect spot. Halfway between Oudtshoorn and the world famous Cango Caves, with Cango Ostrich Show Farm basically next to us! We are in the centre of most activities & attractions.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Old Mill a la carte Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Buffet Breakfast Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.