Old Mill Nature Lodge, Hotel & Restaurant — Hotel in George

Our first experience at the Old Mill Oudtshoorn (De Oude Meul Country Lodge) on 30/12/2023. Getting seated the children headed out to the kiddies play area, wherein my son fell down sustaining very bad injuries. Yes running in excitement was on him, however unclear warning signs were placed at the bottom of the very slippery walkway INSTEAD of at the entrance -not even visible to me -and even me as an adult could not walk on the slippery surface. The solution of thin wood bars is very insufficient to say the least and maybe they should take care in regularly washing the surface. Making matters worse is that there was no medical aid kit available, with the manager’s excuse that supplies were used the previous day by a mother and child sustaining a fall (likely at the same spot) Now as it stands my son’s holiday season is ruined due to the badly injured leg and bruised tailbone, but what infuriates me the most is the arrogant, disrespectful and very rude response from the manager. Not even once did he offer assistance let alone at least check on the injured visitor and upon advising for at least medical aid kit to be in place he was very very rude. I am truly outraged by the first experience at the restaurant and the utter careless response...

I would describe the Old Mill as “fine”. Don’t get me wrong, it’s like a family resort that our parents took us to in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but it is also very much a resort that’s stuck in the past.

As lovely as the location is, where you really feel like you are nestled among the mountains and perfectly isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world, it just feels a bit … tacky. There are signs up telling you not to pee in the pool, or to throw condoms into the toilet. I realise that people do these things, but in 2024 do we still need plastic signs up everywhere saying so?

The room was perfectly adequate, although we didn’t have hot water pressure once the morning shower rush in the adjacent block of rooms began.

The restaurant offered delicious food, and was well priced. The kudu fillet was worth the visit alone.

The petting zoo and playgrounds are well equipped for kids, and were definitely a highlight, but then you walk upon a cage with sad-looking ducks who look wet and miserable, and as if they haven’t seen the light of day.

All in all, the Old Mill is a lovely place, but it is just “fine”… Will I be back? Maybe. But it feels like the whole outfit needs to be brought into 2024 kicking and screaming to make it more appealing to a...

Pros and cons. Let's start with cons... The fact that rooms were separated with kitchen in one with 2 single beds made it awkward since you can't just go in to make coffee when ever you want. No lounging area where you can just sit together and social. Self catering is limited as there is no oven and freezer is too small to store frozen goods. Wifi is very bad and there is no signal for data reception. TV has only 4 basic channels mostly in african languages. Aircon is located in area where it does not distribute heat/cold throughout the flat properly. Road leading in/out of the property is single and makes it difficult it you have vehicles coming from both sides since there's not really any space to pull aside to let the other vehicle pass. Visitors who let their dogs wonder around leaving landmines so you have to watch where you step and leaving their mark at your frontstep especially when you have your own pets with you. As for the pros... Reception was friendly and welcoming. Pet friendly, and lots of space for pets and children to play. Rabbits and ponys for children to play with. Restaurant food is excellent and decent portions. Close to congo caves and other attractions and about 15min. drive from Oudtshoorn (carefull for...