Host(s):
Doret Spies
I met my husband, Christo Spies while travelling in the U.K. I Studied Travel & Tourism and enjoy every minute of my work.
In 2003 we built 12 four star guestrooms next to an old building "the old mill" that was restored in 2003 into an a la carte Restaurant. (De Oude Meul Restaurant)
The "Old Mill" inside the restaurant, was in production for about a hundred years and all the wheat from the Cango Valley was milled here.
I am the owner of the A la Carte Resaurant and guesthouse the Old Mill.
My husband is an Ostrich Farmer and hunts as a hobby.
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To book, please enquire with host. The host will quickly provide you with a custom quote you can book. |
We are a working ostrich farm & 4 Star Guest Lodge. Situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains,14 km on your way from Oudtshoorn to the World Famous Cango Caves. Oudtshoorn Accommodation, OUDTSHOORN.
We have a lot of activities: 4x4 route, hiking, fishing, bird watching, two swimming pools , horse riding nearby and the Cango Ostrich Farm! and plenty more!
Enjoy lunch or dinner in our fine dining a la carte Restaurant , with a view of our game and the Grobelaarsriver that crosses our farm. Restaurant open everyday with specials! It is a historic building with the Old Watermill still inside the Restaurant. Approx. 150 years old. The farm obtained its name from the old mill. All the wheat from the valley was milled on the farm. At that stage there were hundreds of mills all over the country. In Oct. 2003 Christo and his wife Doret Spies, changed the old building into an a la carte Restaurant, with 12 -4 star rooms next to the Restaurant. We are situated in an area called Schoemanshoek / Schoemanspoort, Cango Valley / Cango Road.
We specialize in Venison and Ostrich dishes. For those who don't like to go to the extreme, enjoy lamb, pasta and many more to choose from.
Experience our NEW Belgian Chocolate & Local Wine Tasting!
It is a peaceful farm atmosphere and you will have an unforgettable stay with us.
Also the perfect location for WEDDINGS , FUNCTIONS & CONFERENCES. Hosts up to 300 people with a spacious dance floor, undercover BBQ facilities, swimming pool area & garden gazebo for your perfect ceremony. Have your perfect wedding photo’s taken with our tamed game. Gazebo seats up to 200 people. The venue has a spectacular view of our farm and the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. We supply internet service, screens, telephone & fax service, sound systems, a slide and photocopying service and full secretarial and administrative support for your conference. We have 40, 4-star rooms to accommodate the guests and also two Restaurants: an la carte Restaurant or Buffet Restaurant to choose from to have breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We have 4 star accommodation , an a la carte Restaurant , conference & wedding facilities of the highest standard.
We are only 3 km away from Cango Ostrich Farm, 8km from the World Famous Cango Caves, 9km from the Rust and Vrede Waterfall, 18km from the Swartberg Mountains, 100km from Prince Albert , 90 km from “The Hell”,15km from Oudtshoorn Museum, 10 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Horse riding 3km.
We are situated on the R328, In Schoemanspoort, just 15 km from Oudtshoorn on your way to the Cango Caves. We are on the left side of the road.
Our family 4-star unit has two separate rooms, each with their own entrance. The unit has one bathroom with bath and shower. Unit includes T.V in both rooms, fan , aircon, coffee and tea facilities, mini bar. Only a few meters away from our a la carte Restaurant and our tamed game.
The luxury 4-star unit for 2 has a balcony with a spectacular view! Room includes a spacious bathroom with bath and shower, aircon, DSTV, mini bar and coffee and tea facilities. Only a few metres away from our a la carte Restaurant and tamed game!
The normal 4-star rooms has a veranda with a view of our spectacular farm & game. Room includes bathroom with shower, air con , coffee & tea facilities, mini bar.
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| Schoemanshoek | The lodging is within this area | |||
| Cango Caves | 10 | 19 | More than 2 hours |
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| Vergelegen | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| Rus en Vrede | 22 | 44 | More than 2 hours |
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| Oudtshoorn | 31 | 62 | More than 2 hours |
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| Swartberg Pass | 29 | 59 | More than 2 hours |
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| Volmoed | 34 | 67 | More than 2 hours |
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| Meiringspoort | 52 | 104 | More than 2 hours |
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| Prince Albert | 48 | 97 | More than 2 hours |
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Types of Guest Rooms, Units, or Bed Plans:
| Type of Guest Room, Unit, or Bed Plan: | Quantity Available: | Sleeps Up To: | Bedrooms: | Beds: | Bathrooms: | ||
| 4 Star room for two | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Private: 1 | More Details | |
| Family unit | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Shared | More Details |
Amenities
| Eco-Friendly |
| In/At our facilities: Recycling of trash | Composting | 100% fluorescent bulbs | Cooling by ceiling fans instead of air conditioning |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Recycling bins | 100% energy-star approved appliences and electronics | Cooling by ceiling fans instead of air conditioning | High-efficiency toilets |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: 100% fluorescent bulbs |
| AC & Heating |
| In/At our facilities: Air conditioning | Heating | Fireplace | Electric Fans |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Electric Fans |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Air conditioning | Air conditioning individually controlled in room | Heating |
| Cooking & Eating |
| In/At our facilities: Kitchenette | Dishwasher | Barbeque grill | Water purification system | Tables and chairs | Restaurant |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Kitchenette | Kitchen | Microwave oven | Full meal plan / All inclusive |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Minibar | Coffee/Tea maker | Mini-refrigerator | Breakfast included | Meal plan available | Room service |
| Electronic Entertainment |
| In/At our facilities: Cable television | Satellite television | International channels |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Cable television | Satellite television |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: AM/FM radio |
| Phone, Internet & Business |
| In/At our facilities: Computer | Wireless connection | Free internet connection | Copier | Fax machine | Printer | Business center | Telephone |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Desk |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Wireless connection | Free internet connection |
| Bathroom Amenities |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Bathtub |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Shower | Hairdryer |
| Linens & Pillows |
| In/At some of the guest rooms: Down/Feather pillows |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Foam pillows |
| Laundry |
| In/At our facilities: Iron | Ironing board | Washer/Dryer | Dry cleaning |
| Housekeeping |
| In/At all of the guest rooms: Daily housekeeping (at no extra cost) |
| Human Presence |
| In/At our facilities: Owner/Host lives in the lodging facilities | Full-time cooking staff | Front desk | Technical help desk |
| Security |
| In/At our facilities: Safe deposit box |
| Parking |
| In/At our facilities: Free car parking | Secured parking | RV/Bus/Truck parking | Motorcycle parking |
| Wheel Chair Access |
| Unfortunately our premises are not accessible by wheel chairs. |
Policies
Children are welcome
In/At our facilities: PlaygroundSome of the guest rooms: Cribs available upon request
All of the guest rooms and units of this lodging are smoke-free
All enclosed public areas of this lodging are smoke free
We welcomes pets! Please enquire for the types of pets you can bring.
Arrival Time: As early as
02:00 PM
Express check-in available
Late check-in available
Departure Time:As late as
11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Late check-out available
This lodging always requires prepayment for its bookings.
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In the event of premature departure we may charge for the full original booking.
Cancellation 0 - 14 days before date of arrival, or no-show – visitor forfeits 100% of deposit paid.
Cancellation 15 - 28 days before date of arrival – visitor forfeits 75% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever greater).
Cancellation 29+ days before date of arrival – visitor forfeits 50% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever greater).
Children under 12 pays half price.
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• Old Mill Lodge & A La Carte Restaurant in Spanish
• Old Mill Lodge & A La Carte Restaurant in Portuguese
