Old Mac Daddy

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Michael
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing facilities, delicious food, friendly staff”
Mariska
South Africa South Africa
“What an incredible place - 10/10 recommend. Family friendly, plenty of fun for kids and adults. The staff were a delight, the spa was wonderful and the food AMAZING. What a gem!”
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...”
Ingrid
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the villa we stayed in and was pleasantly surprised with the goodies gifted and entering a heated villa on arrival. The staff at reception were very friendly and offered a lovely meal that was ready to heat and eat when we arrived. Our...”

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

Amenities of Old Mac Daddy

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

House rules

Old Mac Daddy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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 450 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 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.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

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.

This is a non–self-catering accommodations unit.

Please note that the challenging pathway to the Hideawaycan only be accessed via 4 x 4 or SUV.

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