The Old Trading Post - Guest House

4.0 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast in Wilderness with free parking

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The Old Trading Post - Guest House by the lake offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the garden, library, or lounge by the pool. Amenities include high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, bicycle rentals, and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 216
SAR 216 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

The Tin Room - (Twin Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Lara's Room - (Double bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cribs/infant beds
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Strelitzia Cottage (self-catering)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cribs/infant beds
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

The Garden Room - Double (+kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Die Vleie / The Lakes Road Off N2, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Garden Route Trail - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Half Collared Kingfisher Trail - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Trading Post - Guest House

Upscale bed & breakfast by the lake
At The Old Trading Post - Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Trading Post - Guest House boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Old Trading Post Guest House
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B
Old Trading Post Guest House B&B Wilderness
Old Trading Post Guest House Wilderness
The Old Trading Post Guest House
The Old Trading Post
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The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Old Trading Post - Guest House Bed & breakfast Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Old Trading Post - Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Trading Post - Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Old Trading Post - Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Old Trading Post - Guest House located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Acrobranch Wildwoods are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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