Wittedrift Manor House

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Wittedrift Manor House in Tulbagh offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity throughout their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features a restaurant serving Mediterranean, international, and South African cuisines, a lounge, and an outdoor fireplace. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, indoor and outdoor play areas, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 109 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is a few steps from De Oude Kerk Museum Tulbagh. Nearby attractions include Ceres Golf Club (30 km) and Fonteintjiesberg Nature Reserve (49 km). Guests appreciate the beautiful garden, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room and breakfast were wonderful. Our hostess was knowledgeable and helpful”
  • Jennifer
    Malawi Malawi
    “Location, friendly dogs, fire in the lounge in the afternoon.”
  • Jenny
    South Africa South Africa
    “The house was charming, filled with art and history, the staff were very thoughtful and welcoming and had our beds and rooms warming when we arrived which was very welcome on a chilly evening.”
  • Gavin
    South Africa South Africa
    “Large bedroom , clean with comfortable bed. Situated in town with restaurants close by. Breakfast is available if you want but we ate the hotel down the road which was great. Staff was very pleasant and an asset to the BnB. Our room had an en...”
  • Samantha
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff are absolutely Amazing and, in particular, Dorothy went out of her way to ensure I had a comfortable stay. The place is run like a right ship; clean and beautiful. Highly recommend!”
  • Wixx
    South Africa South Africa
    “great welcome, with comfy beds, invited to join the other guest for breakfast in the "family' table which make you feel like home away from home, pool area welcoming with excellent Wi-Fi, managed to do all work emails in the lovely garden, pool...”
  • Chan
    South Africa South Africa
    “A warm welcome with friendly staff, the room was clean and comfortable, little confusing re the private bathroom, but it was so nice to have a bath. I was offered breakfast and joined the other guest in the kitchen, and the host Carol chatted...”
  • Deon
    Norway Norway
    “Wittedrift Manor House, Tulbagh Splendid old Cape Dutch residence, furnished in style, located at the start of Tulbagh's historic Main Street. Offers comfortable and spacious accommodation, common use of TV lounge, porch, patio and pool in fine...”
  • Thomas
    Belgium Belgium
    “Nice place to stay, the furnishings were not really my style though. Special thanks to Dorothy for her kindness and help. We booked half board and to our great surprise dinner was offered at the Readers restaurant our favorite in Tulbagh. Couldn't...”
  • Geert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Charming old house with beautiful garden. A nice helpful woman welcomed me. The house is a museum with paintings, sculptures and curiosities. too bad the owner was not there for explanation. I slept wonderfully in a beautiful spacious room. the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by PJ Daly and Carol Collins

Company review score: 9.4Based on 118 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

"Your feet will bring you to where your heart is" - Irish Proverb The manor house is owned by an Irish man who came and settled in Tulbagh with his wife in 2002. They came to Tulbagh for a celebration and never left. He says it has something to do with the amazing Tulbagh wine and the beauty and friendliness of the people of the valley He has a wealth of knowledge and background in four star **** hotels and has applied if to Wittedrift Manor House. He has travelled extremely extensively and shares his stories and experiences with the guest. The Manager Carol Collins, also the owner and manager of Readers Restaurant for 21 years - and has been in the hospitality tourism business for 30 years, also traveled extensively working, worked in London, Cypress and the States and together with PJ will make you stay at Wittedrift special, and will go the extra mile.

Property information

A warm welcome awaits you at Wittedrift Manor House. Step back in time and walk into this impressive Cape Dutch home in the centre of Tulbagh. Just a short stroll from the historic Church Street, restaurants, museums and shops – a short drive to award winning wine estate, hiking and mountain biking trails and outdoor activities. The Manor retains its grandeur by flaunting antique furniture, fine art collections and huge spacious rooms. Relax in a unique shady walled gardening setting, private front and back verandas, lounge next to a crystal clear swimming pool, or find a sunny corner to read a book. The enclosed garden provides a secure and safe off street parking, Tessa and Teddy our 2 resident dogs will be there to greet you and look after you while staying with us. Wittedrift Manor House is a fully equipped self-catering manor house and comfortably accommodates up to 12 in three spacious suites. All the rooms are tastefully decorated in country colonial style.

Neighbourhood information

Centrally situated in the beginning of Church Street - famous for its restored Cape Dutch Houses - all the building are national Monuments. Just a short stroll from restaurants, museums and shops – a short drive to award winning wine estate, olive tastings, Zipline-ing, hiking and mountain biking trails and outdoor activities.Or just relax in the amazing garden

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Readers Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • International • South African

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All 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

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.