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

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

Property highlights

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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.

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Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

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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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Stacy
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were very welcoming and after a long day on the road traveling for work, the rooms were clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a restful night before we headed out again the next day.”
Janine
South Africa South Africa
“The privacy, the nature and the atmosphere was amazing.”
Darelle
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent service at bufett breakfast from Reception staff member and Manager on both days 08-09 Nov 25. They are definitely keepers.”
Veronica
South Africa South Africa
“Perfect location and lovely surroundings to take walks, the kids loved the animal touch farm and play park.. restaurant was great..”
Maria
South Africa South Africa
“The tent on the river’s location was stunning. Loved the cows. Peaceful.”
Candice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were super clean and quite modern. Very comfortable beds. Absolutely beautiful location, with plenty for the kids to do- swimming, feeding animals, play area. Buffet breakfast was lovely. We wish we could've stayed longer.”
Michael
South Africa South Africa
“We checked in and asked if the unit has a braai facility- which it did not. They gave us a unit in block c which had a braai and no extra charge. this room was great. Staff were very helpful and friendly”
David
Australia Australia
“There was so much to do at this place. Kids absolutelutely loved it. There were animals everywhere that they could interact with. Swimming pools available. Even a dam where you could go fishing. The rooms were great and comfortable. The location...”
Rudy
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was nice and to our satisfaction. Plenty of time to take breakfast in the morning. Excellent location to visit the Outshoorn region.”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful surrounding landscapes on an interesting working farm estate that captures the essence of Oudtshoorn and the Karoo. Superb buffet breakfast.”

Managed by Friendly Staff of Old Mill

Company review score: 8.9Based on 3,049 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.