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

4-star working ostrich farm lodge in the Swartberg Mountains

Accommodations

Old Mill Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies overlooking the garden, Grobelaars River, and Swartberg Mountains. The property provides self-catering family suites with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, plus luxury waterfront tents with private bathrooms and outdoor showers. Guests can choose from king rooms with garden views or dams view studios, all with tea/coffee makers.

Dining

The Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant is housed in a 150-year-old water mill with views of the Grobelaars River. Guests can order venison dishes, ostrich steak, and wines from three local vineyards. Breakfast is a buffet with hot options, and the restaurant offers kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus.

Activities & Entertainment

The lodge has three outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers, umbrellas, and shallow ends. Guests can use the trampoline, zipline, pony park, and boats on the dam, or join guided activities like archery, bike tours, canoeing, and fishing. Evening entertainment includes pub crawls and live sport events, and the games room is open for all ages.

Family & Children

Old Mill Lodge is child-friendly with a large children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a bunny and pony park for animal interactions. Children can feed the ostriches and other farm animals, and the property offers baby cots and high chairs upon request. Family rooms and family suites with multiple bedrooms make stays convenient for groups.

Location & Safety

The lodge is 14 km from the Cango Caves and set in a malaria-free area with 24-hour security and CCTV. Guests can walk to the Swartberg Mountains or drive 10 minutes to the Cango Ostrich Farm. The property has a backup electricity generator to mitigate load shedding and provides free parking with accessible spaces.

• Location: 14 km from the Cango Caves, foothills of Swartberg Mountains
• Rooms: Luxury waterfront tents and self-catering family suites
• Dining: Restaurant in a 150-year-old water mill serving venison
• Activities: 3 swimming pools, zipline, trampoline, pony park
• Family: Children's playground, animal farm, pony rides
• Safety: Malaria-free area, 24-hour surveillance, backup generator