Old Mac Daddy

We loved the villa we stayed in and was pleasantly surprised with the goodies gifted and entering a heated villa on arrival. The staff at reception were very friendly and offered a lovely meal that was ready to heat and eat when we arrived. Our superstar for the weekend was Denver that took us on a tractor ride around the farm. At first we thought it would be a fun ride but turned out to be the highlight of our weekend. He is so well informed of the farm and area and explained the facilities very well. He took us around, stopping off at the different points to explain how and when the older and newer areas came about. It was so interesting that we are definitely returning for the full experience. He had a warm and welcoming personality and we are forever grateful for having met him and thoroughly enjoyed our time on the farm.

Our expectations were exceeded.

The decor of ‘small houses’ are quite smart and very good quality, the hot tub is fired up in the am. I love that it’s quiet enough even though it’s on a working apple farm, it was safe even for me to travel alone.

Little more attention to tiles in the shower:/

The Hot Tub.

We stayed in Kaapse Nooi. There is too many things in the tiny home which makes it almost impossible to move around. The kitchen had no useful utensils - i.e. a pot, proper knives, bowls or PLATES. There is hardly any space to use the counter top. And it's supposed to be self catering. There isn't even a microwave - something basic and small would do. Why would you put the braai area in a communal area? ESPECIALLY in winter. We need to walk in the dark and wait In a queue to braai when there's ample space to have a braai at the tiny home. By the time we reached our unit after the braai, the food was cold. The hot tub, although great, has zero privacy at this unit, yet all other units had a privacy screen. The ventilation as a whole is horrible and moisture is easily trapped in Winter. No one wants to open a window in cold weather. There are no nets on the windows for any critters that come into the place either. So the large windows are pretty useless at night for air. I almost had an asthma attack on the second night because of all the moisture trapped in the unit. I slipped and fell on the stairs on both days I left the unit. The wood chips next to the unit is unsafe. I slipped on it and fell because it was damp, and had no traction. The grass was wet. I also fell down the wooden steps because the steps is slippery due it being painted. Kaapse Nooi is the only unit on an incline. Yeah, pretty average stay, if you ask me and a little disappointed.

The property is really beautiful. The staff is exceptionally friendly, especially with kids. Every corner has something for the kids, including numerous activities. The beach was great fun! There was even an Easter egg hunt for the kids. I highly recommend Old Mac Daddy for parents with young kids looking to relax (although you might be hunting them down the entire weekend). Lastly, the staff made every effort to make my little boy feel loved and celebrated on his 6th birthday. Thank you for that.

We loved every minute of our stay. From the exceptional rooms to the staff and lots to do. The food and service was amazing! A special thank you to Willem, Denver, Hazel and Chef Elenor.

Expected more in terms of the room, no tv ,

The staff are great. My second visit and as good as the first time.

Everything! Apple fam, fresh water lake, accommodation amazing! Loved it

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The kids program is on another level

Maybe have a small broom in the room next time as kids mess

Loved it, secluded and lovely views and loved the hot tub!

The little private seating space outside the caravan was nice with view of the dam. The bathroom was nice, with good shower and hot water, but unfortunately the toilet was not working properly and seat was loose. The food served at the restaurant was exceptional - Compliments to the Chef.

The caravan (Birdy) needs cleaning and maintenance. The headboards of the bed were very filthy. The wallpaper was peeling on a few places. The toilet was not working properly and the seat was loose. The floor skirtings are rotten. There was no outdoor light at the back of the caravan to light the way to the restaurant.

Amazing service, very friendly and accommodating

Nothing! It was perfect!

Everything, it is honestly so beautiful and peaceful.

The WiFi network but understandably so since it is in the bush.

Amazing facilities, delicious food, friendly staff

Games room needs updated toys

The breakfast was nice. We enjoyed the theme's for every room Enjoy the tubs. Overall relaxing

Steps 🤣🤣🤣

Daddy's villa biedt een mooi uitzicht op de wijnvallei. Mooi domein. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Rustig gelegen (in de week/weekend zou drukker zijn) Ontbijt was goed. Pizza's zeer lekker. Veel activiteiten te doen op het domein. Lekkere cocktails bij de Beach bar. We mochten mits betaling van een supplement de kamer tot 19u gebruiken voordat we naar de luchthaven reden. Dit zorgde voor een extra fantastische en ontspannen dag.

Het avondeten (burger en ribbetjes) was iets minder.

Fun and funky

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The secluded hide away accommodation was very nice

It was storming and we couldn't use any facilities. It was raining so hard we couldn't go for supper and asked for someone to bring us out food due to the heavy rain and they refused even though they had vehicles that came up in the afternoon.

There was so many things to do as a family.

The kids play room at reception needs an urgent clean and needs to be replenished.

The beach area was awesome with its own bar facility. We did the wine tasting at South Hill which was value for money and it includes kids tasting as well. The kids movie nights with free popcorn was a great treat for the kids. Towels are offered at the pool and beach area. Staff was amazing, friendly and very helpful. Overall enjoyed our stay.

The wifi is terrible and there's no normal signal. . The kids play room could do with a few extra couches especially for movies nights, and well as a few upgrades like some gaming facilities for older kids.

The setting

The furniture

The property was exceptionally good and quiet It was very therapeutic, we really enjoyed ourselves We were struggling withe WiFi signal but that worked on our advantage to. We had more time without cellphone, we connected a lot especially with nature Oh the stuff members was very helpful from the receptionists, restaurants and grounds man

Poor WiFi signal because we are running a business We needed to be fully connected with our employees and family

Location and privacy

Beautiful views

Blanket had urine on, old balloons still hanging, all tent tie backs broken and extreme cold inside at night

The tiny homes was comfortable, beautiful ly decorated and clean. We enjoyed the private hot tub.

Our Smeg coffee machine didn't work but the manager came to fix it. Thereafter we could make 1 cup of coffee then the machine was out of order again. Also they don't have a wide variety of breakfast meals for halaal guests. The buffet breakfast is setup infront of the bar which is so uncomfortable for a Muslim person to have to sit and have breakfast there. With the result we didn't eat breakfast there at all.

Loved the man-made beach and overall location.

The beach and restaurant

The trailer

So such to do, especially for the kids! Loved all the activities to do right there - the staff were excellent with them, and it was a really relaxed and lovely environment. We will definitely be back!

Friendly staff Reasonably priced food Activities for the whole family Camping experience

Road to Tented location. Needs to be levelled out a bit.

Everything ! It is a fun place for the whole family and so many things go my toddler to do. I will be back

That I didnt book more nights

The dam was lovely, however feel that boats and that should be part of the offering and not at additional charge

rooms very run down and need attention / shower had mold. Part of the wall paper was peeling off. we were family of 4 but on 2 cups

The resort and facilities and activities were great, and exceeded expectations. We wished we were staying for longer. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant for dinner and for breakfast were great.

Friendly and attentive staff,good food and awesome facilities, great vibe, my all time favourite place.

Such a unique and memorable stay at Old Mac Daddy. Beautiful setting, relaxed vibe, and the trailers are quirky and comfortable. Great food, great drinks, and the perfect place to switch off and unwind. Super friendly staff. Would definitely return.

Great place to holiday with kids, breakfast was great. Facilities are good and it is not over-crowded which makes a huge difference.

The wifi is very slow, we were holiday so it was fine but if you had to try work it would be impossible. They do not thoroughly clean the rooms when they come in for housekeeping, just make the beds.

Very modern rooms. Coffee machine was a nice add on. The resort is absolutely amazing. This specific room is a bit further from the resort allowing for peace and quiet when you need it but still loads of activities when you want it within a quick drive which is still possible to walk. The staff is super friendly, very knowledgeable and always ready to help. The restaurant food is absolutely amazing!! All the prices on the resort is fairly priced with around R200 a plate for dinner and R100 per activity. With the terrible cellphone reception, the free WiFi is a great help!! You can add all your purchases to your room so no reason for carrying around cash. Towels are available at every water activity for guests so no reason to carry around your own or the rooms towels. This was the perfect getaway!

The room seems to be a bit overpriced since it is quite small with practically no space for your bags without tripping over them. If you have smaller bags, they will fit in the cupboard space provided in the bathroom. I do think that the resort makes up the value of the room. The WiFi in the rooms were a bit spotty dropping quite regularly, but worked great when it was connected. They continually heat the hot tub during the day which could be great however we could barely use it without being burnt. Might be a good idea for the staff to manage the temperature as well and not just add wood. No private braai but there is a communal space for braai. But my suggestion would be to enjoy the restaurant and just relax.

Wij hadden het schoolhouse. Heel ruim en leuk huis. Lekkere hottub erbij! Leuk watertje om even te suppen en te zwemmen.

Niet al het personeel was even vriendelijk.

The privacy and hospitality

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The staff were so incredibly helpful

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A great getaway for the whole family! Peaceful, beautiful and comfortable.

The aircon unit in the main cabin didn't work so well but other than that, nothing to dislike!

I loved everything,all i can say is, you need to see it for yourself to be amazed the way i was amazed... From the front it looks just normal, but inside its breath taking

That my stay was only for one night. Lol

What an incredible place - 10/10 recommend. Family friendly, plenty of fun for kids and adults. The staff were a delight, the spa was wonderful and the food AMAZING. What a gem!

Not one thing!

Die Ruhe

Es war nicht so sauber. Sollte erneuert werden

Everything was lovely, we stayed in the luxury trailer, in close proximity to the pool and barn restaurant, as as close to the beach. Staff were great, especially with the kids. No need to take beach or bath towels as they are provided.

I didn’t like that we didn’t have a hot tub. Limited snacks to purchase on the property.

Beautiful location and family activities to do.

Our bed was a bit uneven in the trailer so it felt like I was rolling sideways slightly.

Staff was friendly

Toilet splash. And aircon did not work

Service is great and the staff are very attentive. The hot tubs are an added bonus.

There is no shuttle service between the two properties.

The activities for the kids were great and we enjoyed the hot tub.

Feels like a fun and quirky home away from home. Our 11th time back and it’s always fantastic and consistent.

We loved it all

Enjoyed the hot tub and theme room. We did a sunset hike which was really nice. The food from the restaurant was very nice

Some of the activities didnt happen as specified- like the marshmallow on the beach

Amazing team and brilliant facilities. Well later out and plenty to keep you busy

Nothing major. We stayed in the pods and a deep clean might be needed. There is dust in the lamps shades, bed headrest and top of shower head and corners of the room

Unique and brilliant concept. Restaurant service and quality of food excellent. Breakfast absolutely magnificent. The tranquility and views are soul soothing. Enjoyable add-ons like bicycle and kayaking

The brochure doesn't show all the options. For instance some units have jacuzzi's, but that's not pointed out. The kitchen ran out of a number of food options and ingredients over the weekend. Our unit's door was stuck and a battle to open or close

The service, security and activities available overall was excellent

Would have loved to have the pool net just for safety with a child.. and a mirror in the bathroom or main room and not just by the toilet Other than that everything was wonderful!

Loved the beach, pool, restaurant, and lounges.

The Sanchez trailer smelt of vomit.

Great family option - with activities. Not really a couples venue given the number of families and children who as to be expected will monopolize the activities/pool etc. The venue is well setup and peaceful, and the food served at the resturant very good.

For the 2 sleeper streams, a little table outside on the deck would be appreciated. The "room" is small, so only really for sleeping.

Cosy. Great food. Friendly staff. Unique

Amazing staff. Great hospitality. Clean. Beautiful place. Amazing villas. Beautiful views.

Lovely pool and dam with lots for kids to do. Very child friendly accommodation Thank you

Location. Amenities and staff

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The views were stunning, and the hot tub being pre-warmed for us was elite. The breakfasts in the morning were divine. Decor was perfect, bed was comfy and the sheets were clean and soft!

The gate was closed at night when I returned from the wedding late at night so I could not get in. Unfortunately, there was no signal nor any wifi in our room.

Staff were beyond amazing. So friendly, helpful and accommodating. The area and grounds are so beautiful, so peaceful and serene. Really good for the soul. We also met some lovely couples and families, who we def aim to stay in touch with.

Having an option to braai would've made our stay complete but not a huge deal.

The breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly. Jason started heating the hottub before we got there and was super friendly. Nelson was kind and accommodating. The hike, SUP, Kayaking, Mountain biking and Beach bar is a must. The Intak tiny house was well designed and we loved looking at the stars in the hottub. The apple orchards and dam were amazing to look at. We loved the fynbos, lillies and birdlife. We used the communal braai which is also quite well designed. Shout out to Zen Den for a great massage and facial

The toilet leaked, the tap in bathroom basin doesn't close properly, the handle broke off the door and the SMEG gas burner is a bit faulty. The wood was a bit wet so had to have a braai competition to see who could make the most coals. But these were all minor and we still enjoyed our stay.

Really amazing , only issue was internet connections overall we had an amazing time

The internet wow really slow

The view

The stairs that lead to the rooms , no ramp if you have a baby with a pram