Old House Lodge

Beautiful old house, beautifully furnished, friendly reception but we could not sleep at all because of trucks and cars that race down next to the window of the room. Right through the night.

Excellent stay. The host was very understanding and accommodative. The breakfast was so good. I will revisit.

Our stay at Old House Lodge was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were excellent, well-furnished, and equipped with air conditioning, which was a much-appreciated relief from the heat. The bed is incredibly comfortable! I wish I could have taken it with me. We had a mini fridge and other niceties - lovely set up! Unfortunately, the experience went downhill when we experienced a power outage that occurred about an hour after our arrival. With windows that don’t open, sleeping became quite uncomfortable, leaving us exhausted for our trip to Cape Town the following morning. Furthermore, the house itself is not soundproof, and we were woken up at 3 a.m. by other guests leaving (you can hear everyone else's movements), which disrupted our rest further. We were disappointed to learn about the frequent power outages only after checking in, through a notice at reception. This was something we wish we had been informed about beforehand. The pool was a definite highlight of the property, providing a great way to cool off in the heat. I'd recommend not going too far from the Lodge as the area is not safe. Overall, while there were some enjoyable aspects, the lack of preparation for power outages and noise disturbances significantly impacted our stay.