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About this property

Situated alongside a lake, Old Mac Daddy offers quirky accommodation in a variety of holiday homes and refurbished vintage trailers. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a guest lounge and a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available. The trailers each feature a unique, themed interior designed by a local artist. They also come with air conditioning, heating and a seating area. The holiday homes are decorated with soft, muted furnishings and an open-plan lounge and dining area. They include a well-equipped kitchen. The restaurant, The Barn, offers home-made meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as a seasonal dinner menu. Guests can relax by the pool or go fishing at the lake. Bikes are available for rent, and a children's playground can also be found on site. Activities such as aqua zorbing, archery and team building events can also be arranged. Old Mac Daddy is located Elgin, 15 km from the town of Grabouw. Gordon's Bay is 35 minutes' drive away and Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 1 hour by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site


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We have no availability here between Fri 19 Sept 2025 and Mon 22 Sept 2025

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
5 sofa beds
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2 bunk beds
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4 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siham
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect! The staff were all amazing!
  • Nawaal
    South Africa South Africa
    The Breakfast spread on Friday was excellent, especially loved the homemade bread. The location was perfect, it wasn't to far a drive and its a beautiful hidden gem. Loved that they accommodated different dietary requirements as well. Staff was...
  • Ilke
    South Africa South Africa
    At breakfast, they were able to accommodate dietary requirements that we forgot to inform them of prior to our stay. They went above and beyond with service and did everything possible to make us feel welcome and at home. Every single staff member...
  • Selwyn
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit surprised me by being better than expected.
  • Colleen
    South Africa South Africa
    The beautiful hot showers and friendly staff. The food was absolutely lovely. The trailer was neat and clean. The views were spectacular. Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping was a bonus, nature at its best. Would definitely go back...
  • Dana
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s very unique. The themed caravans are fun. You have all the comforts and space. Very clean with lovely bedding .
  • Etienne
    South Africa South Africa
    It was cold and wet but the fire places were always on and we really enjoyed the food and hospitality. Had some really nice chats with the manager who was really kind and helpful. All the staff were great.
  • Dale
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful place. The restaurant was fabulous, great food. Just loved our stay. Will be back for sure.
  • Schroder
    South Africa South Africa
    Welcoming and friendly staff with excellent service and food.
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    Love the communal social design of the place. There are several places where people can gather and enjoy the facilities, including the main restaurant area and the 'beach' area on the small lake. The restaurant area is loaded with all kinds of...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Barn
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Old Mac Daddy takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that requests for specifically themed trailers are not guaranteed and subject to availability.