About this property

Historic Setting: Vyfster - Old Jail in Britstown offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, kitchenettes, and garden views. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site private parking. Leisure Activities: The guest house provides hiking opportunities, an outdoor dining area, and a bowling alley. Family rooms and a picnic area cater to all guests, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guest Satisfaction: Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, value for money, and the property cleanliness, making Vyfster - Old Jail a preferred choice for accommodation in Britstown.

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Property highlights

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Theresa
    South Africa South Africa
    It was a novelty. Great idea. Comfortable, clean, hot water. Nice and secure!!
  • Hippie
    South Africa South Africa
    An interesting and quirky rest place in Britstown to break the long Cape Town to Johannesburg drive. Appreciated the self-check-in and out arrangements. Enjoyed the budget-friendly, uniquely authentic "jail experience"! Was a fun stopover.
  • Jacobus
    South Africa South Africa
    The three bedroom cottage suited our needs (small group). The house had all the basic necessities, kitchen, microwave etc. and a nice outside braai area. The grounds were immaculate and the staff super friendly and helpful.
  • Barnard
    South Africa South Africa
    What an experience it really felt like sleeping in a jail. The detail is exceptional. The electric blanket was a bonus ( it would have been nice if it was a full blanket)
  • Wim
    South Africa South Africa
    I enjoyed a pleasant stay and appreciated the 'Welcome' confirmation WhatsApp with check-in instructions prior to arrival.
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    Confirmation and electronic access were great as we arrived after dark.
  • Malle
    Estonia Estonia
    Absolutely amazing place. I liked the style of the rooms and the building, how everything was thought through. The room was spacious enough, clean, had even European style socket(s). Liked also possibility to do self check-in and check-out, then...
  • Patricia
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely atmosphere and attention to detail in room was superb
  • Mostert
    South Africa South Africa
    The unusual idea of turning the original jail into a tourist facility.. The building itself is very special, considering what effort went into the preparation of the dressed stone building blocks and the aesthetic appeal of the finished product.
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the connection it had with the TV show. It was a real jail, and the conversion process was done very well. The gardens and area looked amazing.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Vyfster The Old Jail Accomodation Britstown

Company review score: 8.3Based on 313 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts: John-Paul and Talita Pringle grew up in the De Aar/Britstown district and after working in Botswana for seventeen years, decided to return to Britstown in 2015. We opened a rustic Coffee Shop in the towns Old Mill, which combined with Barista experience, brought high quality coffee to the Karoo.

Property information

The accommodation is housed in Britstown's Old Jail which was built during the late 1890's. It is believed the facility was used to house some of prisoners during the Anglo-Boer war. Engraved names and pictures can be seen carved into the granite stone blocks. During the renovation process, which took place between 2017 and 2018, as much as possible of the original fittings were kept without detracting from a comfortable stay.

Neighbourhood information

Britstown is situated on the N12 national route which runs from Johannesburg to Capetown via Kimberley. This makes it an ideal halfway stop-over for travelers.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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