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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 32 reviews for De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Louis C - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis C
On business

Ons het baie tuis gevoel.

Baie lekker kamer, goed ingerig!

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We felt very much at home.

Very nice room, well furnished!

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Wiehan S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wiehan S
With friends

Baie goeie diens en waarde vir geld.

Sien sterre.

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Very good service and value for money.

See stars.

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Christelle P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle P
With partner

Fantastiese plek!

Almal was gaaf en behulpsaam en die kamers is vyfster.

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Fantastic place!

Everyone was nice and helpful and the rooms are five star.

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Willem C - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem C
With partner

Lovely spot with attentive staff and great food.

We really enjoyed the stay.

Robyn Q - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robyn Q
Family with young children

Beautiful place, friendly staff and delicious food.

We had a very short but wonderful stay. Beautiful place, friendly staff and amazing food.

Nicolette S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette S
Large group

Gesellig, vriendelike, persoonlike diens.

Skoon, groot kamers. Heerlike kos. Kinder- en hondevriendelik. Baie goeie waarde vir geld.

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Cosy, friendly, personal service.

Clean, large rooms. Delicious food. Child and dog friendly. Very good value for money.

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Lianiroelofse R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lianiroelofse R
With partner

Absolute.

Ons was aanvanklik redelik skepties toe ons die bespreking gemaak het. Ons was egter aangenaam verras deur die 4-gang maaltyd - Kos is onverbeterlik! Verblyf was skoon en veilig. Sal nou elke keer hier oornag.

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Absolute.

We were initially quite skeptical when we made the reservation. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the 4-course meal - Food is unbeatable! Accommodation was clean and safe. Will stay here every time now.

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Jan O - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan O
Individual traveller

Vriendelikheid en 'n plaasatmosfeer.

Vriendelike personeel.

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Friendliness and a farm atmosphere.

Friendly staff.

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Johan H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan H
With friends

Wow.

Wat 'n pragtige, stil, sielsrus oase in die Vrystaat.

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Wow.

What a beautiful, quiet, peaceful oasis in the Free State.

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Isolde M H - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isolde M H
Family with teenagers

Oornagslaap.

Beste aandete en 'n mens voel soos 'n spesiale gas, elkeen behandel jou opreg en daar is niks wat te veel moeite is! Mis uit as jy nie by hulle bly nie! Hou so aan De Oude Kraal, ons sien julle beslis weer!

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Overnight sleep.

Best dinner and you feel like a special guest, everyone treats you genuinely and nothing is too much trouble! Miss out if you don't stay with them! Keep up the good work De Oude Kraal, we will definitely see you again!

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Christiaan S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christiaan S
With partner

Goeie verblyf en kos.

Baie netjiese verblyf en kwaliteit kos. Diens was baie goed. Sal gerus weer terug wees.

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Good accommodation and food.

Very neat accommodation and quality food. Service was very good. Will be back again.

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Elmarie P - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie P
With partner

Prag plaas met rustigheid en heerlike etes.

Die akkommodasie was bo verwagtig mooi en die etes was heerlik! Veral die aandete was besonder lekker! Sal beslis aanbeveel en self weer teruggaan.

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Beautiful farm with tranquility and delicious meals.

The accommodation was more beautiful than expected and the meals were delicious! The dinner was particularly delicious! Would definitely recommend and go back myself.

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Derek M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Derek M
With partner

An exceptional five-star experience.

From a warm welcome, through a 3-course culinary masterpiece of a dinner, to a lavish breakfast the next morning, nothing could be faulted. This exceptional guesthouse on a working Free State farm is well worth the drive from the N1 on a gravel road. The rooms are individually decorated in a quirky but most comfortable, even luxurious, style. We can strongly recommend this as a destination for a special event or just a stop-over.

Ann S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ann S
With partner

Very good stop on the way to Johannesburg.

Lovely farm to stay at with very nice rooms and comfortable beds. Food was very good as well.

Vuyiswa R - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Vuyiswa R
With partner

Absolutely amazing.

The farm is absolutely amazing and so relaxing, hubby and I always have a good time here.

Mychelle T - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mychelle T
With partner

Worth a once-off stay. Staff very friendly.

Appears to be one of the best accommodation facilities available in Bloemfontein. Quiet and not too far off the freeway. Staff makes this stay memorable. The interesting history of this family farm seems to be its drawcard.

Jan O - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan O
With partner

Lekker geeet

5 gang maaltyd is heerlik

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Eat well

5 course meal is delicious

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Pierre T - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre T
With partner

Werklik 5-ster-ervaring naby Bloemfontein.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa bied goeie akkommodasie saam met 'n 5-ster-restaurant aan op 'n plaas naby Bloemfontein. Goeie diens, vriendelike personeel en ons hond was ook baie welkom. Die aandete is 'n belewenis en die kamers het als wat nodig is om te oornag.

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Truly 5-star experience near Bloemfontein.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa offers good accommodation together with a 5-star restaurant on a farm near Bloemfontein. Good service, friendly staff and our dog was also very welcome. The dinner is an experience and the rooms have everything you need to spend the night.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering, dit word opreg waardeer en ons hoop om u weer terug te verwelkom met 'n volgende geleentheid.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Patricia F - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Patricia F
Family with teenagers

Beautiful place.

This is a hidden gem. Such beautiful scenery and endless photo opportunities. Friendly helpful staff and lovely gardens made our stay exceed our expectations. Definitely will be back many times in the future.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Thank you so much for your stay and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you again.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Brendan B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Brendan B
With partner

Good venue for a quiet stay close to the N1. Excellent food and superb service.

Probably too many lights at night if you’re wanting to see the stars.

Jeannemarie P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jeannemarie P
Family with teenagers

Goeie oornag, lekker ontbyt.

Ons het oorgeslaap op pad Kaap toe. Ons het in een van die self-catering cottages gebly. Die uitleg is bietjie beknop vir 'n gesin. Daar was 'n paar goedjies wat stukkend was soos die handdoekreling. Die ontbyt by die hoofhuis was baie lekker, die gronde mooi en lekker om rond te loop en diere te sien. Mense hulpvaardig.

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Good night, nice breakfast.

We slept over on the way to Cape Town. We stayed in one of the self-catering cottages. The layout is a bit cramped for a family. There were a few things that were broken like the towel rail. The breakfast at the main house was very nice, the grounds beautiful and nice to walk around and see animals. People helpful.

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Kira M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kira M
With partner

Awesome stopover.

Such a beautiful country estate. Loved every minute of our short stopover. The service was excellent, very informative on the history of the establishment. Huge wine selection and the most delicious food. Attention to detail in every aspect. Highly recommended.

Gilbert H - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gilbert H
Family with teenagers

Natuur.

Lekker gebly en veral die aandete geniet. Een fout, die kamer waarin ons was, het 'n baie moderne stort, maar as daar so 'n goeie stort ingebou is, moet die drukking van die water ook sterk genoeg wees, dalk kan die eienaars hieraan aandag gee.

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Nature.

Had a nice stay and especially enjoyed the dinner. One fault, the room we were in has a very modern shower, but if such a good shower is built in, the pressure of the water must also be strong enough, maybe the owners can pay attention to this.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Baie dankie, ons sal dadelik daaraan aandag gee.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Jozua J - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jozua J
With partner

Aangenaam, lekker en gasvry!

Uitsonderlike gasvryheid vanaf die intrapslag en lekker aangename plaasatmosfeer. Behalwe dat die eienaar en sy vrou persoonlik betrokke is en jou laat tuis voel, is die personeel eweneens baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons het die middagtee met verskeie tuisgebakte koeke terdeë geniet...om nie eens te praat van die uitsonderlike 5-gang maaltyd wat die aand in styl voorgesit is nie...of dit nie genoeg was nie, het die ontbyt uitgestaan! Baie dankie aan die Lombaards vir al julle betrokkenheid...ons sal weer kom kuier en julle gastehuis wyd bekendstel.

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Pleasant, nice and hospitable!

Exceptional hospitality from the moment you step in and a pleasant farm atmosphere. Besides the fact that the owner and his wife are personally involved and make you feel at home, the staff are also very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea with several home baked cakes...not to mention the exceptional 5 course meal served in style that evening...if that wasn't enough, the breakfast stood out! Many thanks to the Lombards for all your involvement...we will visit again and introduce your guest house widely.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Baie dankie vir die pragtige woorde. Sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom. Voorspoedige 2019 vir julle.

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Marilise V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marilise V
Family with teenagers

Heerlik.

Sien sterre.

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Delicious.

See stars.

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Elize E - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize E
With partner

Luuksheid net buite Bloemfontein.

De Oude Kraal is eenmaal een van die uitsonderlike goeie gastehuise in Bloemfontein. Die kamers is groot, gerieflik en luuks ingerig. Die kos is uitstekend en die diens is besonders.

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Luxury just outside Bloemfontein.

The Oude Kraal is one of the exceptionally good guest houses in Bloemfontein. The rooms are large, comfortable and luxuriously furnished. The food is excellent and the service is special.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Beste Elize,

Ons waardeer jou terugvoer opreg en is so bly dat julle die besoek aan De Oude Kraal geniet het.

Beste wense vir die res van die jaar en ons hoop om julle weer een van die dae terug te verwelkom.

Groete,
De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Pat M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pat M
Family with teenagers

Simply superb. Dinner was 5 star. Definitely a great place to stop over at.

We had a fantastic stay at De Oude Kraal Country Estate. Staff very friendly, rooms clean and spacious. Pet friendly, beautiful gardens. Our room looked onto eland and sable drinking at a waterhole. The highlight of our stay was our 7 course dinner. Fine dining.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Dear Pat,

Thank you very much for your reply, we greatly appreciate your feedback, it is guests like you that make our work worthwhile.
Wishing you all the best for the year and please come again.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Godfried H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Godfried H
Family with teenagers

Great halfway to Eastern and Western Cape. Wife loves the 5 course meal! Happy wife happy holiday!

Great food. Friendly service. Rooms are comfortable but still make you feel like you are on a farm! Great experience!

Marike S - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marike S
With partner

Baie goeie kliëntediens!

Ons het baie lekker gebly en dit baie geniet! Almal is baie vriendelik en het ons tegemoet gekom met ons versoeke.

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Very good client service.

We had a great stay and enjoyed it very much. Everyone is very friendly and accommodated us with our requests.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Beste Marike,

Baie dankie vir jul terugvoer, ons waardeer dit opreg. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Groete,
Die Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Hayward V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hayward V
With partner

Buitengewoon goed. Veel beter as enige kommersiële hotelle in Bloemfontein en stil omgewing met uitstaande aandetes.

Dit is nou die derde keer dat ons tydens ons gereelde lang reise hier oornag het, maar die eerste keer dat ons in 'n opgeradeerde eenheid geslaap het, wat ongelukkig (teleurstellend) nie vergelykbaar is met die standaard nuwer eenhede nie. Vir die reisigers wat nog die reis die volgende oggend moet voortsit na Gauteng, begin ontbyt ongelukkig 'n bietjie laat, maar is andersins van ewe hoë standaard.

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Exceptionally good. Much better than any commercial hotels in Bloemfontein and quiet surroundings with outstanding dinners.

This is now the third time we've stayed here on our regular long trips, but the first time we've slept in an upgraded unit, which unfortunately (disappointingly) doesn't compare to the standard newer units. For the travelers who still have to continue the journey the next morning to Gauteng, unfortunately breakfast starts a little late, but is otherwise of an equally high standard.

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Martin S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin S
With partner

Heerlike plaasontapanning.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die 5-gang-maal is ‘n wenner! Die staff kan bietjie beter opgelei wees en die kamer kort bietjie onderhoud.

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Delicious farm dressing.

We had a very nice stay. The 5-course meal is a winner! The staff could be a little better trained and the room needs some maintenance.

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Thank you for the review, we will attend to the problem. Hope to see you again
Marie and Gerhard Lombard

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
Maria A - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maria A
With partner

Really pleasant.

Lovely hospitality.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 's response

Dear Maria
Thank you very much for your review, it is greatly appreciated , it gladdens our heart that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Wishing you all the best.

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the N1, Farm District Tierpoort, 35 km from Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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