Oudtshoorn Accommodation at Old Mill Lodge Hotel in Karoo
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On Special

50% off50% discount on River & Mountain View Room, Self-Catering Family Units, River & Mountain View Room, Luxury Family Unit, Self-Catering Family Unit, Large Double Room with View, Luxury Riverview Tent, Tent 8 and Tent 10. Valid 13 June 2019 to 29 May 2025.

  • Property TypeFarm Stay
  • Guests75
  • Rooms/Units19
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

Old Mill Lodge & Restaurant is a highly recommended B&B with self catering option, providing accommodation in Oudtshoorn for anyone visiting the Karoo region.

About Old Mill Lodge & Restaurant

Old Mill Lodge is a working ostrich farm and Guest Lodge situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains,14 km on your way from Oudtshoorn to the world famous Cango Caves.

Accommodation

Our family 4-star unit has two separate rooms, each with their own entrance. The unit has one bathroom with bath and shower. Unit includes TV in both rooms, fan, aircon, coffee and tea facilities, mini bar. Only a few meters away from our a la carte restaurant and our tamed game.

The luxury 4-star unit for two has a balcony with a spectacular view! Room includes a spacious bathroom with bath and shower, aircon, DSTV, mini bar and coffee and tea facilities. Only a few metres away from our a la carte restaurant and tamed game!

The normal 4-star rooms have a veranda with a view of our spectacular farm and game. Room includes bathroom with shower, air con , coffee and tea facilities and a mini bar.

The Restaurant

Enjoy lunch or dinner in our fine dining a la carte restaurant, with a view of our game and the Grobelaars River that crosses our farm. The restaurant is open everyday with specials! It is a historic building (approximately 150 years old) with the old watermill still inside the restaurant. The farm obtained its name from the old mill and all the wheat from the valley was milled on the farm. At that stage there were hundreds of mills all over the country.

Weddings

Hosts up to 300 people with a spacious dance floor, undercover BBQ facilities, swimming pool area & garden gazebo for your perfect ceremony. The venue has a spectacular view of our farm and the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. We have all the equipment you need to decorate your venue. The nearby Schoemanshoek church is ideal for the church ceremony. For more information on the church please contact us.

Conferences

Also the perfect location for conferences and functions. The venue has a spectacular view of our farm and the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. We supply internet service, screens, telephone & fax service, sound systems, a slide and photocopying service and full secretarial and administrative support for your conference.

Activities and Attractions

We are only 3km away from Cango Ostrich Farm, 8km from the world famous Cango Caves, 9km from the Rust and Vrede Waterfall, 18km from the Swartberg Mountains, 100km from Prince Albert, 90 km from “The Hell”, 15km from Oudtshoorn Museum, 10km from Cango Wildlife Ranch and 3km from horse riding.

It is a peaceful farm atmosphere and you will have an unforgettable stay with us.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • swimming
    pool
  • air-con
  • wifi
  • kitchen
  • kitchenette
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Internet connection (ADSL)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Secretarial services
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Halaal Friendly
  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room
  • Room service

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

River & Mountain View Room

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

River and Mountain View Rooms have a veranda with a view of our spectacular farm and game. The room is furnished with a Queen-size bed and a sleeper couch.The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The room is quipped with air con, coffee and tea facilities and a mini bar.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Self-Catering Family Units

Qty: 7
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Our family unit has two separate rooms each furnished with a King-size bed and the living area has a sleeper couch. The unit has one bathroom with fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The unit is equipped with a TV, air conditioning and coffee and tea making facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

River & Mountain View Room

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

River and Mountain View Rooms have a veranda with a view of our spectacular farm and game. The room is furnished with a Queen-size bed and a sleeper couch.The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The room is quipped with air con, coffee and tea facilities and a mini bar.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Luxury Family Unit

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Our family unit has two separate rooms each furnished with a King-size bed and the living area has a sleeper couch. The unit has one bathroom with fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit is equipped with a TV, air conditioning and coffee and tea making facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Self-Catering Family Unit

Qty: 2
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Our family unit has two separate rooms each furnished with a King-size bed. The unit has one bathroom with fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit is equipped with a TV, air conditioning and coffee and tea making facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Large Double Room with View

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Our double room is furnished with a double bed and a sleeper couch. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit is equipped with a TV, air conditioning and coffee and tea making facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Luxury Riverview Tent

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

The Luxury Riverview Tent literally has the river on your doorstep. The tent sleeps two guests and is furnished with one double bed and has a bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Room includes air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Tent 8 is a 4 star tent with deck and spectacular mountain views. The tent is furnished with a double bed and a sleeper couch. The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and shower combination, toilet and basin. The tent is equipped with air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, fridge, digital safe, hairdryer, flatscreen TV with dish channels.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Tent 10 is a 4 star tent with deck and spectacular mountain views. The tent is furnished with a double bed and a sleeper couch. The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and shower combination, toilet and basin. The tent is equipped with air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, fridge, digital safe, hairdryer, flatscreen TV with dish channels.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Luxury Waterfront Self Cater Family unit

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed

Our family unit has two separate rooms each furnished with a King-size bed and the living area has a sleeper couch. The unit has one bathroom with fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The unit is equipped with a TV, air conditioning and coffee and tea making facilities.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

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Guest Reviews

5 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Extremely accommodative to last minute changes. Friendly personnel. Very clean.

December 2022

Ishmail B. (Western Cape)

Verified reviewexcellent

An excellent stay. Kids loved every minute.

July 2021

Bryan S. (Cape Town)

Verified Host

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Need to Know

Response timeOld Mill Lodge & Restaurant typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)George Airport - 50km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, American Express, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 14 years

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