Skip to main content

Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

4.0 star property
Travelers can savor local flavors with an African twist at this lodge, where outdoor activities like rock climbing fill active days and poolside relaxation awaits

Choose dates to view prices

Old Mill Lodge in Schoemanshoek, Oudtshoorn offers complimentary breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests can hike, bike, try archery, or ziplining. Two restaurants serve African cuisine and kids' meals, while two coffee shops offer relaxation after adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 18 of 18 rooms

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Garden view

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment

Garden view

Family Apartment

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

View all photos for River & Mountain View Room

Garden view

River & Mountain View Room

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

View all photos for Family Room (D6)

Garden view

Family Room (D6)

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

View all photos for Honeymoon Cottage, Lakeside

Balcony

Honeymoon Cottage, Lakeside

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

View all photos for Luxury Waterfront Cottage

Balcony

Luxury Waterfront Cottage

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

View all photos for Family Room, Lakeside

Garden view

Family Room, Lakeside

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

View all photos for Luxury Tent, River View

Garden view

Luxury Tent, River View

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

View all photos for Family Apartment

Garden view

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Cabin

Balcony

Honeymoon Cabin

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

View all photos for River & Mountain View Room D3

Garden view

River & Mountain View Room D3

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

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Mountain View

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

Luxury Tent, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Family Tent, Bathtub, River View

Garden view

Family Tent, Bathtub, River View

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

View all photos for Family Tent

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

Family Tent

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

View all photos for Luxury Tent

Balcony

Luxury Tent

  • Mountain view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Tent

Garden view

Basic Tent

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Apartment

Honeymoon Apartment

Honeymoon Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Schoemanshoek, a neighbourhood in Oudtshoorn, Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Karusa Vineyards and Rust en Vrede Waterfall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Oudtshoorn travel guide
View more B&B in Oudtshoorn
Map
Schoemanshoek Valley, R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Elephant rides
    Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • So much to love and learn. This is a beautiful place to see and a must if you traveling along the Garden Routes...
    Cango Caves
    10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch
    3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Karusa Vineyards
    5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch
    12 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • SuCasa restaurant
    13 min drive
  • De Kombuys
    10 min drive
  • café struisvogel
    3 min drive
  • Serval Olive Farm
    12 min drive
  • Signature Divine
    8 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 spelunking, hiking/biking trails and ecotours 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 fishing, archery and rock climbing. 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, along with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
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

Similar properties

Exterior
Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 115 reviews
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Ziplining

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn on 8 Apr 2026 start from NZ$123, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We choose to stay at this property as it gave us an overview of a working farm in Oudtshoorn. We stayed in a two bedroom modular home which was extremely quiet and nestled along the river. We did not have dinner there but did have breakfast. It was very good with a lot of options both cold and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine. Restaurant needs to improve service delivery. Prices is also based on earning of Euro's or Dollars, not South African rands. Establishment is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprise gem

The location and grounds were stunning and incredibly well kept. The children had lots of green space to play and explore and be up close with the animals. Our deck was expansive which made for lovely evenings watching the sun go down behind the hills and the sky change colour. The beds were incredibly comfortable which was a pleasant surprise as we have bad backs and often struggle to sleep while travelling. While the decor was an older fashioned style, everything was in pristine condition and the cleaning staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Working.Ostrich Farm glamping

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at old Mill. We were in one of the tents which have air conditioning, which was nice since it was a little warm and it was on the river driving by the other places I think we made the right choice. Dinner was fantastic My only complaint is they say it’s working ostrich farm so I was really looking forward to seeing and interacting with ostriches. They had four that you could feed mind you. They bite a little lol and 20 or so as you leave. Besides that great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room - a tent was exactly what we hope for. In photos you could look from the deck across water & to the ostriches - we didn’t see a single one for the duration of our stay. We booked dinner, it was inedible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amitha

Very basic room, bathroom very dated and cluttered. Person that Checked us in was flustered and not welcoming at all. Buffet breakfast was very limited and not value for money. Room was booked for 2 people only, but was filled with a sleeper couch and another dated couch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very nice and clean. The breakfast is not really worth taking it. Youth hostel quality. Far away from 4 stars hotel. For the second day we decided to go to Buffelsdrift nearby and pay for it, even when it was already in our package.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

We have stayed here many times and are never disappointed! Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie hatten ein super "Zelt" mit super Bad/WC. Cool mit toller Ausstattung
Verified

8/10 Good

Polina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Unterkunft fuer die Familien. Restaurant mit zur Zeit abgespeckten Version. Fruestueck ist gut.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was very basic but its location explains part of its lack of modern conveniences. However, they should get a decent wifi (the reception was awful and I don’t they should claim to be able offer it). The beds were not the best either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moeketsi

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