Bartholomew's Loft

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

About this property

Bartholomew's Loft, situated in the historic town of Grahamstown, offers both self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation. This renovated property is within 1.5 km of Rhodes University. The apartment has a spacious dining/lounge area featuring traditional wooden furniture and high ceilings. All of the accommodations contain private bathrooms, which come with free toiletries. All of the rooms are self-catered and contain a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and stove. The Loft buildings are located in Grahamstown, with a lively restaurant and bar scene, only a 1 km walk away. Rhodes University is only 1.5 km from Bartholomew’s Loft, or guests can take a trip to the Sunshine Coast beaches, a 60 km drive away. There is free, enclosed parking available at the loft and Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport are both within a 150 km drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Leseli
South Africa South Africa
“I liked the accessibility of the staff to get in-house service and care.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, characterful guesthouse; the room was well provided for; full of great period features to enjoy. Comfortable to be in. Interesting artwork to enjoy.”
Fikiswa
South Africa South Africa
“Everything about the property was in good standard.”
Nciya
South Africa South Africa
“I wasn't aware that they also offered dinner and some deserts, everything was perfect and was worth every cent.”
Dorcas
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“Overally our stay was good.Our stay coincided with a high school event, and the dining room was too small to accommodate everyone. We had to wait for a turn to eat but eventually had to be served in our room.”
Ndilisa
South Africa South Africa
“The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in 2 different rooms during our stay, and both were clean,spacious and well equipped. The breakfast was nice and freshly cooked every day.”
Sindiswa
South Africa South Africa
“The place was very neat, and it smelled fresh. The was no noise at night I slept very well,and the staff service was excellent.”
Dayo
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were very helpful both during the check in as well as afterwards”
Mamolupe
Lesotho Lesotho
“Breakfast was good and the location was convenient for us.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 177 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Barthololmew’s Loft offers self-catering and guest house accommodation in Grahamstown. We are ideally situated within easy walking distance from Grahamstown’s city centre; just 600m from the Cathedral in High Street and 1km from the Drosdy Arch at the entrance to Rhodes University. This beautifully renovated property is full of character offering accommodation in The Loft, The Cottage, The Corner House and The Garden Cottage. Bartholomew’s Loft forms part of the historic Artificer’s Square; the intersection of Cross and Bartholomew Street which is the old artisan quarter of 1820 Grahamstown. Many restored original houses, now National Monuments, reflect a number of 1820 Settler architectural styles and wagon stones and cobbled gutters still exist. There is secure off-street parking, DSTV and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Breakfast is available to all guests and dinner can be provided upon request.

Languages spoken

English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

Bartholomew's Loft takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bartholomew's Loft 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.