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

Old Mill Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a balcony overlooking the garden, Grobelaars River, and the Swartberg Mountains. Accommodation types include King Rooms with Garden View, Double Rooms with Mountain View, Luxury Waterfront Tents, Family Suites with Self Catering, and Chalets by the lake. Luxury tents feature an outdoor shower, a bathtub, and a sundeck. All units come with tea and coffee makers, heating, electric blankets, and some have fully equipped kitchens. Beds are noted for being comfortable.

The restaurant is housed in a 150-year-old water mill and serves a variety of dishes, including venison, ostrich steak, bobotie, and toffee dessert. Breakfast is a buffet with options like pancakes, eggs, cereal, fruit, and South African specialties such as vetkoek with curry mince. The bar and coffee house on site also offer snacks, wine, and champagnes. Packed lunches and special diet menus are available upon request.

Guests have access to three outdoor swimming pools with views, shallow ends, and pool towels. The property is a working ostrich farm where visitors can interact with ostriches, feed them, and see other animals like deer, bunnies, goats, and ponies. Activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing, archery, bicycle rental, and bike tours. A children's playground, trampoline, zipline, pony park, and boats on the dam are also available. There are walking tours and a games room.

The lodge sits in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, a 10-minute drive from the renowned Cango Caves and close to the Cango Ostrich Farm. It is located 14 km from the caves and within easy reach of the Swartberg Mountains. The area is malaria-free and under 24-hour surveillance. The property has a generator to handle load shedding.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing. The hotel has a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying. Pet bowls are provided for guests with dogs. The property is wheelchair accessible, has designated smoking areas, and offers family rooms. Security features include CCTV, safety deposit boxes, and fire extinguishers. Free parking and accessible parking are available. WiFi is provided but can be weak in some areas.