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Wilderness Vacation b&b rental with shared pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • B&b
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 8 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

The Old Trading Post is situated in the peaceful natural surroundings of the Wilderness Section of The Garden Route National Park.

Guests visiting The Old Trading Post can expect:

• A unique and tranquil experience in the heart of the Wilderness Lakes district.

• Cozy and tastefully decorated accommodation

• Spotlessly clean rooms, well equipped with all a guest may need

• A warm welcome and friendly farewell from their hosts

• Personal care and attention during their stay

• Delicious country breakfasts

• A garden in which to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, birds and plants

• Beautiful scenic surroundings, beaches, lakes, rivers, forests on their doorstep

• A wonderful base to explore Wilderness and other attractions of The Garden Route

Enjoy the atmosphere created by the rural north facing location in the wetlands of Wilderness National Park, a moderate climate, the old homestead and outbuildings, abundant birdlife in the garden and wetlands and continuous flocks of cormorants, ducks and egrets flying past in the air. Forested hills, fynbos and reeds, lakes and rivers, they all blend into a beautiful natural Wilderness in the heart of the Garden Route.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 4 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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The Old Trading Post - Guest House – Home 3922812

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Smoking only allowed outdoors. We are pet friendly. pets should be well behaved, socialized, and remain their owner's responsibility. Our pet policy can be downloaded from our website. Our quotes are based on our standard seasonal rates per person per night and not per room or unit.

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 1 night

    About the owner

    Mg R.
    Calendar last updated:
    20 Apr 2020

    Years listed:
    13

    Based in:
    South Africa
    Languages spoken: English
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    Reviews

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    Vacation60286580034

    Everything we could possibly want!
    Dec 2018

    We stayed in the Strelitzia Cottage at The Old Trading Post for 7 nights in December. The biggest plus was the fact that our little rescue dog was welcome. She had a whale of a time and made friends w… More 

    2 Jan 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Marion B
    Essen, Germany

    4 Nights in the Garden room in February
    Feb 2015

    We stay 4 nights in the garden room. The room is very nice. It is a own little House with a seperate terasse. It was very quite. We´ve heard absolut nothing from other guests or staff. The break… More 

    26 Feb 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    ParkerCottage
    South Africa

    Superb stop over
    Aug 2013

    My partner and I regularly do the long drive from Cape Town to Port Alfred with our dog and always need a stop over on the way out: what better place than the OTP? We found this through a friend from… More 

    23 Sep 2013

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    A FlipKey verified reviewer
    East London

    Beautiful, friendly, comfy & relaxing with delicious breakfast!
    Nov 2010

    Lovely to stay at such a peaceful B&B; with wonderfully friendly host and hostess, who even welcome our pets when need be! The clean, quaint suites provide luxurious, relaxing accommodation, while… More 

    13 Nov 2010

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    A FlipKey verified reviewer
    Cape Town

    tranquil and comfortable
    Oct 2010

    thoughtfully appointed room - lovely setting. Delicious scrambled eggs with fresh herbs for breakfast!

    13 Nov 2010

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 7

    FAQs

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    How do I pay for my holiday?

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    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send MG (the owner) a message.

    If MG (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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