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 located 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 savored 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Halal, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jdisrael
    Israel Israel
    “The place, the surroundings, the location. It was beautiful”
  • Henrio
    South Africa South Africa
    “Liked that is was buffet and a big variety to choose from It is central to all other activities/Adventures and the pools were clean”
  • Shekinah
    South Africa South Africa
    “Our room was clean, comfortable and had everything we need. We had a beautiful view of the farm. The breakfast was a wonderful treat. The facilities are very well managed, beautiful and clean. We enjoyed the farm itself very much”
  • Kevin
    Namibia Namibia
    “Food was of the best quality and absolutely Devine. Friendly service. Excellent location and magnificent view Loved all the animals and the friendliest Labrador that visited us in the morning. very clean and neat. Well done guys”
  • Chenee
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Peaceful location close the Cango caves. The rooms and bathrooms were nice and spacious. We enjoyed the dinner at the on site restaurant.”
  • Jared
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful setting and surroundings. Great to watch the stars at night and completely unwind. Perfect fun for the kids with 3 pools, play area and little animals to interact with. On site restaurant has fantastic food and service too”
  • Sindi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Staff is very friendly. The room was serviced daily. Beautiful setting. Lovely animals. Clean and tidy and contained everything you need in a self catering unit. Kids loved it. Best value for money!”
  • Hassan
    United States United States
    “I liked the location as close to Cango caves and that the farm.had Ostriches and Ponies. Breakfast was superb.”
  • Claire
    Canada Canada
    “Great little cottage in a beautiful setting. Kids loved the ostriches and other animals. Very family friendly and a safe place for them to run around.”
  • Rolita
    South Africa South Africa
    “I loved everything about the place. From entering to exiting the property exceeded all my expectations”

Managed by Friendly Staff of Old Mill

Company review score: 8.9Based on 3,053 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Old Mill a la carte Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Buffet Breakfast Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      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 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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