About this property

Historic Setting: Darling Lodge Guest House in Darling offers a recently renovated historic building with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities feature terraces, patios, and outdoor furniture. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, buffet, or à la carte breakfast with options such as full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes juice, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 48 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is a 12-minute walk from Darling Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Tienie Versveld Reserve (3.1 mi) and Moravian Mission Station (11 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In one word, the guest house is sublime: beautiful and serene grounds, comfortable and impeccably decorated rooms, friendly and professional staff and hosts. I visited with my family and we are already planning regular returns to this fabulous...
  • Donovan
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful place, very friendly guys running the place. Comfortable room, breakfast was great.
  • Julien
    South Africa South Africa
    The Breakfast was excellent. The unit was stunning.
  • Liz
    South Africa South Africa
    It was an absolute pleasure staying at the lodge. My partner and I had the time of our lives. We did not want to leave. On day one we decided we will certainly be back again. What a lovely place and the service was exceptional. Stephan is a...
  • Peter
    United States United States
    lovely rooms being walkable to all the highlights of Darling
  • Alison
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was always lovely with plenty choose from. Location was great too.....easily accessible and quiet.
  • Melanie
    South Africa South Africa
    A lovely guest lodge situated in a cute town, our hosts were friendly, welcoming and informed of their surroundings.
  • Anonymous
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely hosts and staff. Very clean. Delicious breakfast every morning.
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed in the original ‘old’ section of the guest house. The decor and building were both quaint and vintage. Wooden floors, high ceilings and wooden shutters and period furnishings. A lovely small library and comfortable communal lounge with...
  • Ethleen
    South Africa South Africa
    The Lodge is well situated in Darling. The accommodation is spotlessly clean. Lounging alongside the pool in the shady garden was a treat. Delicious breakfast served in the dining room by the host.

Managed by Stephan & Oliver

Company review score: 9.8Based on 312 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Stephan and Oliver bought the property back in 2012 and the guesthouse soon became the first choice of accommodation in Darling. Darling Lodge Guest House offers a harmonious blend of old and new reflecting the romantic name of the little town. The main house, the Victorian charm of which has remained intact, offers three individually decorated country style rooms. The more modern garden annex consists of three further generously appointed rooms with a grape-vine covered patio which overlooks the sparkling swimming pool. Three in a contemporary style decorated and furnished spacious suites have been added in 2020. Exquisite comfort and personal service is just waiting for you. We have a pillow with your name on it! Generous breakfasts are served in the breakfast room or on the patio. The lush garden with its ancient pepper an palm trees, fountain spraying water over blossoming roses, aloes, bougainvillea and mass of lavender with its heady fragrance invites guests to relax and unwind.

Property info

Welcome to Darling Lodge Guest House! The charming guest house and the beautiful garden are lovingly tended to make any stay special, be it just for one night, a romantic weekend or for a whole week. The beautifully restored Victorian country home - the main house was built in the 1860's - is an oasis of peace and tranquillity in the middle of Darling, the heartbeat of the West Coast. This TV-free Oasis offers super Viber WIFI instead! We offer accommodation in nine rooms and suites, secure off street parking, a swimming pool with open air lounge, free internet access (Wi-Fi), a cosy TV lounge (Netflix) with garden views, an honesty bar, a library, ample space in our garden and individual concierge services.

Neighborhood info

Darling is the ideal hub to discover the hidden gems on the West Coast set in one of the world’s smallest but also richest Floral Kingdoms! Visit the local shops and tasting rooms for toffees and caramels, traditional rusks, olives, beers and wines. Not to forget our very own Pieter-Dirk Uys at Evita se Perron, the Darling Mystery Trail, the Darling Wine Route, the West Coast National Park, the !Khwa ttu - the San Culture Centre, the Swartland Birding Route, the West Coast Fossil Park, kite surfing in Langebaan, horseback riding, the stunning wildflowers in August and September, festivals and events throughout the year, art galleries and a walk on the 16 mile beach in Yzerfontein. And there is much more to explore and experience! Just ask us for suggestions.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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