Darling Lodge Guest House

Darling Lodge Guest House offers a harmonious blend of old and new reflecting the romantic name of the little town. The main house, the Victorian charm of which has remained intact, offers three individually decorated country style rooms. The more modern garden annex consists of three further generously appointed rooms with a grape-vine covered patio which overlooks the sparkling swimming pool. Two rooms are ideal for families as they are linked with a connecting door. Generous breakfasts are served in the breakfast room, out on the terrace or on the patio. The lush garden with its ancient pepper an palm trees, fountain spraying water over blossoming roses, aloes, bougainvillea and mass of lavender with its heady fragrance invites guests to relax and unwind.Darling is the ideal place to discover the hidden gems on the West Coast set in one of the Worlds richest Floral Kingdoms. The Darling Wine and Art Experience, Pieter-Dirk Uys at Evita se Perron, the Darling Stagger as one of five Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails, the West Coast National Park, the Swartland Birding Route, the Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, the West Coast Fossil Park, the Darling Music Experience Festival, the Darling Story Telling Kuier, the Voorkamer Fest, the Wildflower Festival, The Footloose in Darling Event, art galleries, wine estates, good country cooking, the Creative Art Centre, Darling Brew beer, golf courses and much more.

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Reviews

"A quiet place with style in every corner"

19 March 2022

"A lovely place to stay in Darling, attention to detail in and outside the room, helpful hosts that are present when you need them; wi-fi could be improved, but it seems the norm in Darling..just talk to your neighbours!"
"The interior decoration, comfort, beautiful garden"

03 September 2021

"We loved the warm beds and fires on a very cold weekend with snow on the Cederberg"
"A delightful stay at Darling Lodge"

25 September 2018

"Our stay at the Darling Lodge was a very pleasant experience! We really enjoyed Stephan's quiet, not intrusive but warm and friendly approach. There is an honesty bar as well as a decanter of port as a welcome drink or late at night. The breakfast was done to perfection. Our host also recommended and booked a restaurant for the evening in town and is knowledgeable about the surrounding areas."
"Beautiful accommodation in beautiful garden"

24 September 2018

"We loved everything about Darling Lodge. Stephan was particularly helpful and pleasant. The food was great and we loved the lounge for everyone to use and the honesty bar and and and"
"Great breakfast!"

03 May 2018

"Thank you Stephan and team - we had such a lovely, comfortable stay. Stephan was super friendly and we ate like royalty in the morning! Darling is just that: darling. Thank you!"
"Breakfast"

29 April 2018

"We loved our stay, everything was lovely and the brealfast was a feast!"
"Getting away from Cape Town"

04 March 2018

"Great hospitality from Stephan - including assistance with our luggage. We loved the garden area with the swimming pool - very tranquil. The bedrooms were bright and clean."
"Loved the stay"

07 September 2017

"Had a super evening - the host was awesome, the room gorgeous and we had everything we needed. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Loved the stay!"
"Beautiful tranquill"

31 July 2017

"Quite, peaceful, comfortable.Just what we needed."
"Lovely place"

29 December 2016

"We had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful guest house for one evening. The owner was extremely friendly, professional and insightful.<br/>The bedroom, reading room and local art displays is an absolute pleasure.<br/>The breakfast (fruit, cereals, bacon, eggs, etc etc) was LOVELY, served from a little cottage in a beautiful garden.<br/>We'll definitely be back...<br/>Andrew & Colleen Norman"
"Dave Bishop, RSA"

09 September 2016

"Extraordinary an absolute delight."
"The darling of darling"

28 April 2016

"lovely room,gardens, hospitality and breakfast.<div>I will defiantly stay again if I am in darling. Oliver was most helpful with suggesting activities.</div>"
"A beautiful place with the perfect hosts"

24 January 2014

"My wife and I enjoyed a few days in Darling and surroundings in early January 2014. Darling Lodge Guest House is an ideal location for exploring the exciting Darling area: great artists, delicious food and wines, and beautiful landscapes. Stephan and Oliver are the perfect hosts, knowledgeable and helpful. Don't forget to enjoy the amazing garden and the poolside of the guest house."
"Wonderful garden"

27 November 2013

"This was our first night of our roundtrip. Stefan and Oliver are wonderful hosts and care about everything.My highlight was the delightful breakfast in the lovely garden."
"Beautiful accomodation in a sleepy town close to so many attractions"

12 April 2013

"I have had many short get aways with my 3 sons. Darling Lodge is in a class of it's own and has set the bar high for any other break we have. It is definitely somewhere I would love to stay again. Perfect for a romantic weekend or for a family. Even a conference day could be held here comfortably. The accomodation was beautiful, equipped with all the little things you never think to pack or that you would need. The little touches are what make a place stand out from others. For me the hosts are what makes Darling Lodge stand out from the rest of the pack. They were so accomodating and helpful. From booking restaraunts, providing information on attractions to allowing my son to help in the kitchen. They could not have done more to make our stay special. Darling is a quiet sleepy town but there are many attractions close by. You can walk to most things in town. We visited the local museum, Buffelsfontein game far, Darling Olive farm. You can visit beaches such as Yzerfontein and there is a KoiSan village. A definite stop for any type of traveller."