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Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star B&B with 2 outdoor pools

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Lake view
Family Tent, Bathtub, River View | View from property
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Schoemanshoek Valley, R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch
    2 min drive
  • Karusa Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • De Oude Meul Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • 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 drapes, 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

Schoemanshoek stay.A stay at this Schoemanshoek B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Karusa Vineyards and 6 miles (10 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.
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What's nearby

  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 2 min drive
  • Karusa Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 8 min drive
  • Cango Caves - 12 min drive
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 13 min drive

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

Family-friendly 4-star B&B with 2 outdoor pools
As a guest of Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2004
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 common area(s)

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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

10/10 Excellent

David & Debby, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We (3 adults) spent two nights at this beautiful location. Ideal for visiting the caves and learning about ostrich farming (don't miss the museum at Oudtshoorn). We were very happy with the accommodation and our only problem was with the unexpected rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017