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Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

4.0 star property
Riverwalk Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast in Schoemanshoek with 2 restaurants

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Lake view
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 175 per person)
Hiking
In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Lake
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Garden view

Basic Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Tent, Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Waterfront Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Room, Lakeside

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Garden view

River & Mountain View Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Tent, Mountain View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden view

River & Mountain View Room D3

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Luxury Tent, River View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Room (D6)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Honeymoon Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cottage, Lakeside

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Schoemanshoek Valley, R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Karusa Vineyards - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cango Caves - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cango Caves - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Serval Olive Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Signature Divine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cango Caves Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SuCasa restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

Upscale family-friendly bed & breakfast located in Schoemanshoek
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing, rock climbing and mountain biking at this bed & breakfast. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, children's meals and African cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as archery, spelunking and ziplining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a water dispenser
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and beach towels
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchens

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • De Oude Meul Restaurant

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 175 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Old Mill Country Lodge
Old Mill Country Lodge Oudtshoorn
Old Mill Country Oudtshoorn
Old Mill Country Lodge Restaurant
Old Mill Country Lodge Restaurant
Old Mill Lodge Working Ostrich Farm Restaurant Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

As of 21 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn on 2 Dec,2024 start from S$108.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn located?

This family-friendly Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast is located on the riverwalk, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Karusa Vineyards, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family location.
Lovely place with relaxed vibe. Very friendly staff. Kids loved the animals and open spaces. Close to Cango caves and multiple activities within 10km. Great place for family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect venue to unwind
Old Mill Lodge was perfect for our purpose, serene, relaxing in a beautiful setting perfectly maintained by passionate and friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and ambience of the venue. Felt very and slept like baby every, which I seldom do.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Andi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with lots of wildlife to see, and good food in the main restaurant. Expedia listing is inaccurate however, as many amenities listed were not available. Missing amenities: Game Room, Kids Club, Coffee Shop, Arcade, Lazy River, Mountain Biking, Supervized Children's Activities, Soundproofed Rooms, and the Zipline was broken. Additionally, spelunking and rock climbing are available in the area, but not at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing quiet place...
An island of peacefulness...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and grounds. Need new beds.
Loved the convenience of pulling our car right to our room. The staff and the grounds are wonderful. The bed was probably the worst ever. We put anything we could underneath us for some padding. It was like cardboard. The restaurant is lovely. Our room was a luxury waterfront room. It was perfectly adequate I’d call it rustic, not luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

WM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We loved our room overlooking the dam. The decor was modern and the room attractive and clean. The restaurant was also excellent and the site convenient to all the attractions we wished to visit including Cango caves. We would definitely choose to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely stay in friendly traditional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arwen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Polina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing short getaway on the farm !
We had an amazing stay at Old Mill! Very clean, well looked after, great for stay with kids. Bunnies, trampolines, playground for kids to keep them busy .. Great location for ostrich farm visit and caves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, perfectly placed for exploring the caves and town, including the cango ranch and ostrich farms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking to relax with the kids, this is the place. Plenty to keep young children busy and safe, they especially enjoyed the bunnies and zip line. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Rusten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem outside Oudtshoorn
Fantastic service all-round. Dinner was magnificent and service from Coke and Ruben was outstanding. Breakfast was delicious (even with load-shedding). Our chalet was very comfortable and the bed was outstanding. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bruiners Family vacation in Oudshoorn
It was amazing. The management and staff are very friendly and helpful. Very clean units and comfortable. Great breakfast. Awesome entertainment for the children, including animals on the premises. Highly recommended. We will definitely visit this place soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moeketsi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rural and adventure experience was unexpected for me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mrs BS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families and great food
We stayed in the tented accommodation, very comfortable and modern. The food was out of this world and the staff are so friendly. Definitely will go back again. Also great location to the Cango Caves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Old Mill
This is a great value place to stay. It is slightly out of Oudtshoorn but on the way to Cango Caves and Swartberg Pass. Our room was very nice being a cabin overlooking the small dam. Breakfast was great with several traditional SA foods available, which made it more interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location. Very nice surrounding.Very friendly staff. Felt very relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018