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Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

4.0 star property
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Lake view
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 175 per person)
Property grounds
Lake
Exterior

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

Explore the area

Map
Schoemanshoek Valley, R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch
    2 min drive
  • Karusa Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    8 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn (OUH)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Garden view

Basic Tent

  • 3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Tent

  • 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

  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Waterfront Cottage

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Room, Lakeside

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

  • 3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

River & Mountain View Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cabin

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Tent, Mountain View

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Tent

  • 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

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Luxury Tent, River View

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Room (D6)

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Apartment

Honeymoon Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cottage, Lakeside

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oudtshoorn

With a stay at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn in Oudtshoorn (Schoemanshoek), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Karusa Vineyards and 8 minutes from Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Cango Caves and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.
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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

Riverwalk Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast in Schoemanshoek with 2 restaurants
Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 4-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy African cuisine at De Oude Meul Restaurant, one of the bed & breakfast's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
De Oude Meul Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • De Oude Meul Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Cave exploring
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Rock climbing
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Portable hoist available
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 available

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 for adults and 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 elevators
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 organization.

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

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