Old Oak Manor
Old Oak Manor is a splendid guesthouse situated in Riebeek Kasteel, in the heart of some of the most...
Old Oak Manor
Old Oak Manor is a splendid guesthouse situated in Riebeek Kasteel, in the heart of some of the most beautiful scenery in South Africa. The building itself is one of the oldest houses in the area, built around 1860. The guesthouse was named after the oldest oak tree on the property (estimated to be 180 years old). The other old oak on the property, which is estimated at about 150 years, provides a welcome shade to the restaurant outside area.
Old Oak Guest House has four en-suite bedrooms respectively called Tara, Julius, Misty and Felix and are named after the owners' cats. The two bigger rooms, named after the two "fat cats" Tara and Julius, are located at the back of the house and open onto a patio leading to the swimming pool.
These bedrooms have a double bed and spacious bathroom with free standing Victorian bath and shower. The other two rooms, named after the two "sleek cats" Felix and Misty, are respectively located to the side and front of the house. These bedrooms also have double beds with an en-suite bathroom containing a shower. This same relaxed style of dcor was used here. All rooms have wall heaters for the cold winter nights.
The Wedding suite is located above the restaurant. This spacious living area consists of a lounge, bedroom and en-suite bathroom and contains a double bed and two-day beds. DSTV, tea/coffee facilities, and an honesty bar are available in the loft. Room service can be ordered from the restaurant during normal open hours. With its special interior, this space is very popular as a honeymoon suite and has been the focal point of many interior shoots for local and international magazines.
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Reviews
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"Little pocket of France tucked away in the Swartland"
06 September 2021"Nice one night getaway for two couples. Enjoyed the sites of the town in the evening and hearty breakfast at Cafe Felix to soak up the weekend festivities!"
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"The loft is amazing. It was warm and cosy, yet elegant."
11 August 2019"The closeness to the road was no problem at all. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. The room was perfect, cosy and elegant. The bathroom is an amazing heaven."
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"Old-Style Accommodation"
22 May 2017"The guesthouse is picturesque and quaint with a peaceful garden and outdoor restaurant setting.The accommodation is more like communal living in a house with shared space so prepare to get acquainted with other guests.The house shares a kitchen with the restaurant for drinks so it can get noisy as is the busy main road (R311) to Moorreesburg on which the guesthouse is located. It's a busy trucking route so will be noisy from Monday morning to Saturday afternoon.I was disappointed - given our water crisis situation - that there was zero notice educating, potentially foreign, visitors to save water. We declined a towel change offer after only one day.The breakfast at the restaurant was a highlight. The staff were friendly, food was good and the coffees were warm."
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"Visits in summer"
05 January 2016"Lack of air conditioning in rooms made sleep impossible in hot weather,it felt like being in a sauna. I recommend not using this venue during summer."
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"Lovely ambiance"
04 October 2015"<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Old"
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"Good"
03 December 2014"Pleasant stay with very friendly staff. Had the Loft which was very spacious filled with interesting artifacts. Some noise from kitchen and restaurant below and from the traffic. Good value."
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"Quaint"
27 May 2013"Very quaint and comfortable and very handy having a restaurant next door."
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"Excellent"
11 April 2013"Excellent. Really chilled and comfortable-and affordable."
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"No sleep"
12 February 2013"First night no sleep. Appliances in utility room overheated and became noisy and vibrated. Had dispute over bill. The staff were pleasant . Owner could learn from them."
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"Very pleasant"
19 December 2012"Good sevice, clean room. Needs a fan or air -conditioner in room. Lot of noise from passing traffick during the night."
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"Quirky and funky"
30 July 2012"Loved the quirky décor and we had the house to ourselves which was great. The fire stoves made the lounge very cosy and warm. Enjoyed an excellent meal at the restaurant – Cafe Felix."
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"Great"
06 March 2012"The staff were so friendly and helpful. It was a real pleasure to stay here. The food at Cafe Felix (on the same premises) was amazing."
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"Perfect for rain or shine"
08 August 2011"Best stay ever! Excellent value for money. Wish we had stayed longer. Eat at Felix and have the lamb shank with gorganzola!"
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"Stay at Old Oak Manor, Riebeeck Kasteel"
21 December 2010"We had a lovely stay at Old Oak Manor. The staff was very friendly and the food excellent! Thank you for making our stay special! Charlene & Liné Nel, Willie & Wilma de Wet."
