Reviews & Comments

Showing 6 reviews (ordered by date of stay, most recent appearing first).

Verified reviewgood

The venue was peaceful and quiet. But bring insect repellant to keep big spiders and mosquitos away. Cellphone reception is available via free wifi from the venue. The venue is pet friendly but there are 6 dogs on the premises so take care that your pets stay out of reach of the owners's dogs.

December 2023

Marie B. (Strand)

Verified reviewexcellent

Absolutely great: Very nice hosts, delicious food, nice laidback atmosphere, tranquility, good starting point for walks. Everything absoutely perfect, thank you Renee and Mike!

February 2020

Heiko W. (Bonn)

Verified reviewexcellent

Just what the Dr ordered! A place to stay away from the madding crowds. I asked for a room which was private in order for me to have my own space. What a wonderful surprise, l couldn't have asked for more. Peace, comfort, good food, wonderful bird life, long walks in nature, yet close enough to Sedgefield where i visited friends etc.

January 2018

Lesley R (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

If you are looking for a beautiful quiet out-of-the-way place, The Old Trading Post is IT! The place is very comfortable, tastefully decorated, full of thoughtful little touches and very quiet. The hosts are lovely and couldn't be more helpful. As we relaxed in the lovely surroundings, we were able to bird-watch right outside our room. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return.

December 2009

ROB P (Toronto, Canada)

Verified reviewexcellent

We absolutely loved every moment of our stay! The decoration and furniture really give you the taste of an "Old Trading Post" while still remaining modern and comfortable. We spent 3 nights in the Garden Room which suited us perfectly. Mike and Harja are fantastic hosts and truly know how to make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. It's also an easy drive to and from Sedgefield where we spent most of our time visiting family. Make sure you don't oversleep or you'll miss out on the tasty breakfast! We highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a few nights stay in the Garden Route or even an overnight pit stop while traveling through.

December 2008

Hayley & Paul (Cape Town, South Africa)

Verified reviewexcellent

A hidden paradise! Since we are back here in Germany we missed this place very much. It is not easy to describe, you have to come and feel the spirit of this place.Also very friendly and hospitally owner. In short words - we love this place and we can highly recommend this to everyone.

July 2008

christa valentino (Hannover/Germany)

Verified Reviews

To maintain the integrity of our reviews and ensure they are from legitimate guests who have actually stayed at our properties, only guests who have booked and paid for their stay via SA-Venues.com may submit a review.

  • from
    1,500
  • R
  • 1425
  • per room per night
    conditions apply
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival
instant booking and confirmation possible
  • Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
  • No service fees; you save!
  • Multiple payment methods:
    credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer.
  • See our Payment Protection Guarantee. Now covering travel restrictions due to lockdown regulations.
  • All establishment owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud)
  • We care. Service with integrity.
  • Secure your booking
Our Payment Protection Guarantee only applies if your deposit payment is made via SA-Venues.com
South Africa. Explore. Experience. Stay

SA-Venues.com® has been assisting travellers with their South Africa travel plans since 1999, and is the largest, independent online travel guide for South Africa available in both English and German.