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Reviews of Old Mill Drift Guest Farm

S1356, District Clarens, Free State, 9725 Clarens, South Africa

#12 of 12 hotels in Clarens

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Review score

Based on 238 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    3.0
    Apart from the maintenance guy that gave me the key I never saw the host or any other employees. As far as hospitality g
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You only find out after paying that it’s like camping. Shared facilities like toilets and shower and a Wendy house for shelter

    The location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    6.0
    Place was nice,nice scenery,just take food,far from town,5km gravel road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Could have a cafe or at least some meat or something one could buy, far from nearest town and did not know about almost 6km very rough gravel road

    No breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    5.0
    can atleast let the weekend people use everything for free and free wifi......
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    you have to pay to do everything on the farm, wifi, hike, rides, 4x4 trak, adventure track , no toilet paper, have to pay poeple to clean braai area,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    If you need a break from social media, busy work or just to hear nature, this will be the perfect blessing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic

    Love the fact that each unit has its own fence.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fact that you have no internet connection and have to buy data which was extremely expensive

    Location awesome, surrounded by maluti mountains. Affordable accommodation. Lovely hiking trails

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Will do it again :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very quiet and peaceful. Just what we wanted.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    2.0
    Beautiful setting but the house need serious attention and love.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house/hideout we stayed in was terrible. Nothing like the photos. Only a single bed blanket on the double bed and it was freezing! The kitchen looks like it came out of the 70’s. Electricity kept tripping-microwave has no plate.

    View and farm is beautiful and breathtaking.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    10
    Old Mill Drift Winter getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the dry season, keep an eye out so ensure you stay on the correct road if you have a standard vehicle. We missed it and ended up on the 4x4 track with lots of rocks for grip in the wet season. When we did find the correct path, it was much better, but I would really recommend that you make use of their shuttle service in the wet season or if you have a lower or standard car.

    The views wereincredible, the hikeshad the mostbeautifulsights, the nature was just unmatched, the staff were super helpful and went out of their way to help us, the animals are so cute and friendly. The clean fresh air was so nice to breathe as well the amazing fresh spring water on the farm.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a chalet and afterwards received late a confirmation of having booked a cabin with no facilities. In the same email we only saw the day after when it was too late, it said we needed a 4x4 to reach the place. With our city car, we couldn't reach the place without damaging the car. It was a terrifying route in the dark. Wish we had this info from the start. Then we wouldn't have booked it. We even had to pay extra to get a "upgrade " from cabin to chalet while we had booked a chalet. This was how it was indicated in booking.com but according to the host, that's a mistake from booking. We didn't really believe that but we were so exhausted from the dangerous drive up there, we just agreed so we could go to sleep. It's a real shame because we never had any problems or inclarities with booking. Com so far.

    Only thing we liked is the view..

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the lodge needs more maintenance, we struggled with our vehicle. The chimney in our chalet had holes in it, so there was a lot of smoke when we had to light the fire for warmth

    The views we're amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    1.0
    Not satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge lot of extras when you get to the facility. Extra for wifi, extra for firewood, extra for walking to the river and the adverts on the side gives a false impression that all amenities are available and yet when you get there there's no toilets, showers and blankets. We then have to upgrade on the spot.

    The kitchen was organized and clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    4.0
    Horrible stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabin we were assigned to was not cleaned when the previous guests left. We slept in a different one, was very cold, with just a bed sheet and juvet, no proper blankets, no heater. the morning just wouldn't come fast enough for us to leave

    The location is perfect, a very beautiful valley on the border of Lesotho, with great views of mountains. The Cabin we stayed in is at a high point of the Lodge, which allows for great views of the surroundings

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    5.0
    It was pleasant, but not easily accessible unfortunately
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A heater would have been nice, an electric blanket perhaps. Bitterly cold and the fireplace in the bungalow was not sufficient to warm the place properly

    Location was lovely, peaceful. The road however to the farm was very poor, really bad

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    5.0
    Weekend in Clarens
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too little blankets, gravel road too rocky Not enough hot water to shower 11 people No indication on website to bring extra blankets

    The area was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    4.0
    Reasonably comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access a bit rough but so are the roads in the whole of South Africa except Western Province

    Enjoyed the breakfast I made.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    5.0
    I REALLY LIKED THE PLACE AND THE VERY HELPFUL STAFF.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    THERE WAS A SHORTAGE OF UTENSILS eg: SHARP KNIFE , BRAAI TONGS, WINE OPENER ETC. THE BEDS WERE UNCOMFORTABLE.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    We had more fun here than we would have done in a plush hotel. Very peaceful & Lots of walks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Road to the location was a little difficult for a small hire car. Having said that, it increased the sense of adventure.

    Gorgeous location in the hills. Great walks. Clear night skies for seeing the stars. Wood and bbq facilities. Indoor wood burner. Loads of nature to see as well as domestic donkeys and horses. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses were worn out.

    Nice location with a stunning view

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean air

    The views and energy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    5.0
    We had an amazing time celebrating the New Year in breathtaking views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was not great, very old and not well maintained.

    The view is beautiful and it has beautiful drives (for 4 x 4) enthusiasts it is an experience

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    10
    Hidden gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Set in such a scenic place!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    10
    Happy client
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road at night is a bit scary.... 4x4 is a must have

    The place to go if you want inner peace... Will definitely go there again

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    10
    Most beautiful mountain stay ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It is a beautiful place, on the way there you drive through a mountain pass. It is breath taken. The views from our cabin was amazing. The cabin was perfect. The bed comfortable and clean. The stoep was so relaxing, with a pictures view all around.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Poor / false advertising. Activities listed on their website are false as there were none available except hiking. For every activity / facility there is a excuse of why it's unavailable. -Reception poor. No information given upon arrival. Not informed about loadshedding, so I'm paying to sit in the dark every night. (Not informed on day of booking). Had to enquire for everything the following day and to come to the conclusion that everything that was advertised is not working or is not there anymore. FALSE ADVERTISING. Definitely not worth what I paid for. Not close to what they advertised. Definitely won't be visiting there again. Very dissatisfied and disappointed.

    The room was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2022

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