About this property

Located alongside a lake, Old Mac Daddy offers quirky accommodations in a variety of holiday homes and refurbished vintage trailers. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a guest lounge and a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available. The trailers each feature a unique, themed interior designed by a local artist. They also come with air conditioning, heating and a seating area. The holiday homes are decorated with soft, muted furnishings and an open-plan lounge and dining area. They include a well-equipped kitchen. The restaurant, The Barn, offers home-made meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as a seasonal dinner menu. Guests can relax by the pool or go fishing at the lake. Bikes are available for rent, and a children's playground can also be found on site. Activities such as aqua zorbing, archery and team building events can also be arranged. Old Mac Daddy is located Elgin, 9.3 mi from the town of Grabouw. Gordon's Bay is 35 minutes' drive away and Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 1 hour by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
5 sofa beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 full beds
and
2 bunk beds
4 twin beds
and
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bernadette
South Africa South Africa
Great family option - with activities. Not really a couples venue given the number of families and children who as to be expected will monopolize the activities/pool etc. The venue is well setup and peaceful, and the food served at the resturant...
Abbas
South Africa South Africa
Amazing staff. Great hospitality. Clean. Beautiful place. Amazing villas. Beautiful views.
Cranko
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Great concept, the restaurant ambience was brilliant. Great breakfast and the staff was so good and accommodating.
Chase
South Africa South Africa
The layout reminds me of dirty dancing! Something for everyone,. The food was spectacular, the staff extremely friendly and willing to go out of their way for you. The ambience is magical, we will definitely be back.
Deven
South Africa South Africa
The new Klien Paradys tiny homes were exceptionally well appointed. All facilities were superb
Ford
South Africa South Africa
We loved how engaged all the staff and management were, in particular Denver. All the activities for the kids and the fact that they did extras like free ice lollies, popcorn, roasting marshmallows, pizza making etc. These did not go unnoticed. ...
Yaron
United States United States
Beautiful location in the mountains surrounded by apple orchards. Very basic but tasteful accommodation with magnificent views. All the food was decent but don't expect gourmet or anything amazing. Overall we really loved this place and would...
Claire
South Africa South Africa
The staff were exceptional. Unfortunately we were very sick when we were there, "they were very concerned about us. Drove us to a doctor & the next day drove us to the hospital. They went above & beyond in their care of us. A special thanks to...
Janine
South Africa South Africa
Lovely pool and dam with lots for kids to do. Very child friendly accommodation Thank you
Lee
South Africa South Africa
The views were stunning, and the hot tub being pre-warmed for us was elite. The breakfasts in the morning were divine. Decor was perfect, bed was comfy and the sheets were clean and soft!

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Barn
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that requests for specifically themed trailers are not guaranteed and subject to availability.