Relaxed and friendly farm guest lodge run by a family. The farm has been in the family since 1885. Service at this high standard is highly unusual. A little oasis in the Karoo. The food was exceptional - dinner a 5 course Cordon bleu affair for R220. Every plate was a work of art. The rooms are lovely and very... more

After a long journey from Prince Albert we arrived at the reception which was like a scene from a ghost town. A notice was stuck up on the door telling us to make our way to the main house. The outside appearance of the guest rooms was shabby, and the pool murky with algae. Once inside the rooms though, they... more

After traveling for almost 6 hours arriving at De Oude Kraal was everything we expected - with just enough time to clean up before dinner we sat down to an excellently prepared 5 course feast, that was worth every cent - dinner was followed by a great chat with our host and some cognac in the bar. The rooms are... more