Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House, offers rooms in Lydenburg, 3.3 km from Lydenburg Museum and 11 km from Sterkspruit Nature Reserve. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the guest house, every unit includes a desk. Some of the units include a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House features a picnic area and a barbecue. Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve is 41 km from the accommodation, while Makobulaan Nature Reserve is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 110 km from Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Lydenburg
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  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    Centrally situated with good Restaurant across the road. Very comfortable bedding for good night sleep. It's a well run B&B
  • Amelia
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners are very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. The rooms are very comfortable and clean.
  • Steve
    South Africa South Africa
    What I really enjoyed about the place that it has been all renovated and they still kept the "old" look and feel of the house with a bit of a new touch to it. Located across the street from a restaurant so it was very convenient to just go out the...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Emma During

Company review score: 9.8Based on 10 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am an outdoor person, gardener and creative. I love people and caring for people is what I have done my whole working life in my capacity as medical practice manager, hostess, guest cottage owner and mother.

Property information

This beautiful old home belonged to the former postmaster of Lydenburg. It has been lovingly restored and combines old world charm with modern conveniences. The property boasts the main house as well as a one bedroom cottage. The main house can be rented as a whole or each room can be rented separately. The shared areas of the main house include a lounge, a open plan lounge and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and scullery, 2 patios, one North facing(sunny) and one next to the fire pit used for BBQs. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, all with Wi-fi, TV, Tea and Coffee facilities, a fridge and desk. The Luxury Blue room including an en suite bathroom with bath and shower The Delux Green Room with en suite bathroom with bath, and The Protea Room with en suite bathroom with shower. There is undercover and open onsite parking available. The Postmaster's Cottage is a single room cottage with en-suite bathroom(shower, basin and toilet) with an open plan kitchen and living area, with it's own entrance and parking area separate from the main house. Both the main house and cottage are serviced daily from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, except by arrangement. Meals, including breakfast, a packed breakfast/lunch, and dinner can be served by prior arrangement at extra cost. The cottage has a washing machine, and laundry services are also available.

Neighbourhood information

This is the old established area in Lydenburg, one block from the Lydenburg High School and within walking distance of restaurants, shops and banks. Lydenburg is very central to many tourist attractions, but this old home is also ideal for a team who are working away from home and need short to long term furnished and serviced rental accommodation. With meals by arrangement, this will be a home from home.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 06:00 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 room.

    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

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that while making a booking, you should pay for the exact number of guests arriving to avoid disappointment.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House 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.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House

    • Room options at Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House is 600 yards from the centre of Lydenburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Oude Post Guesthouse and Cottage - The Old Postmaster's House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.