Oudrif Strawbale Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Oudrif Strawbale Retreat in Clanwilliam offers a lodge with a swimming pool, garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy mountain and river views, a private bathroom, and free toiletries. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating area, and culture classes. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a vegetarian breakfast with fruits. Dining Experience: The romantic restaurant serves South African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Meals include lunch and dinner, complemented by an outdoor barbecue grill. Local Attractions: Sevilla Rock Art Trail is 38 km away, Clanwilliam Museum 48 km, and the Doring River 1 km from the lodge. Activities include walking tours, canoeing, and hiking. Highly rated for its host and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Linda
South Africa South Africa
“What a wonderful place to come and enjoy nature, exceptional food, and wonderful people - it is a hidden gem! Nature walks, swim in the river, food from "master chefs", and wonderful hosts. Cannot wait to come back.”
Peter
South Africa South Africa
“Bill and Jeanine are excellent hosts, they spoil you with fantastic food and great company. Their farm is remote on the Doring River allowing you to get away from it all leaving the hassles of city life behind. Trail running and gravel biking...”
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What an exceptional place. Do not be put off by the fact that you are 40k off tarmac . It is not a problem. Bill and janine are fantastic hosts. The location is great and th3 peace unreplaceable”
Jeannine
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location off the grid in beautiful Cederberg”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The clue is in the name. A total retreat. An escape. Bill and Jeanine have created a paradise. The chalets were beautiful. The staff were friendly. The food was out of this world. They are such good cooks. The highlights were the vegetables cooked...”
Rose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved how quiet it was. The most amazing place to switch off and relax. Jeanine gave us a walking tour of the rock art one morning which will be an unforgettable experience. The food was the best we had in South Africa, Jeanine makes the most...”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bliss - totally off-grid and no sounds other than nature. Fantastic pre-breakfast walks with introduction to the local plants, animals and history. Excellent food. Bill and Jeanine make you very welcome and at home (along with the assorted rescue...”
Nora
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful remote location, away from any city noise and bustle. Because of the heavy rainfalls this year, the river was quite full and the spring flowers splendid. The night sky is magnificent, with no light pollution nearby. Overall a wonderful...”
Valerie
South Africa South Africa
“A perfect place for a perfect stay. The hosts, Jeanine and Bill, are very nice and love sharing the knowledge of the Cederberg. We will be back!”
Giba
South Africa South Africa
“I truly enjoyed the hosts, the food was just amazing, the staff was really great as well. It felt like home. The food, the likeminded people we met was epic.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Boma communal area
  • Cuisine
    Grill/BBQ • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Oudrif Strawbale Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

House rules

Oudrif Strawbale Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 20 and 90
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, this eco-lodge is solar powered and off-the-grid. There is no cellphone reception, WiFi or electricity on the property.

Please inform Oudrif Strawbale Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.