Part caravan park, part designer farm lodge, Old Mac Daddy oozes charm and countryside magic. Accommodation options range from the famed trailer units with artist-themed bedrooms to self-catering villas for large families or groups of friends and tented camps for that genuine glamping vibe. Kid and family-friendly activities abound and include mountain hikes, tractor rides, biking, archery, fully-equipped kids play areas and the famous Daddy’s Beach and Bar, where hammocks, cocktails and funtastic watersports await. Hungry? Old Mac Daddy’s Barn restaurant serves wholesome and delicious fare that’s fresh, free range and organic (where possible), catering for the whole family including vegans and children. The Barn is open daily from 8AM to 10PM and day visitors are welcome too.
Description
Fully catered and serviced; Old Mac Daddy offers trailer units with artist-themed bedrooms and uber-contemporary living spaces as well as comfortable glamping style tented options and 2 self-catering units for larger extended families of groups of friends.
The Barn Restaurant and communal area is a slick but comfortable ‘’Scandi-meets-SA’’ space to take in the views, enjoy some good food and extensive local wine and craft beer list. The pool and deck is a sure winner on summer days – if you aren’t at the dam – and roaring fireplaces and a library keep it cosy in winter.
Guests can relax by the pool or go fishing at the lake. Bikes are available for rent, and a children's indoor play area and outdoor 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.
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Accommodation
Graceland Eco Retreat is farm style accommodation where all the shaded pergolas, terraces and decks have breath-taking views of different parts of the Kudu River Valley and the Schnellskop Mountain. Your hosts Anders and Douglas with their Ginger cats and Cocker Spaniels will ensure that your stay at Graceland Eco Retreat will be a memorable, relaxing and exciting experience. The retreat has a variety of accommodations.
Giraffe House
Graceland Eco Retreat’s main house comfortably sleeps 4 adults. The 210sqm space has a large master bedroom with a queen size bed and the en-suite bathroom has a shower with a view of the valley.
The room has two fold-away glass doors leading out to a patio and the splash pool.
A second bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bathroom and shower across the passage.
The lounge area has an open fireplace and a sliding door that leads to the outdoor lounge, outdoor kitchen and pool area. The modern kitchen has a gas stove with oven and fridge/freezer and is fully equipped with a variety of modern and traditional cooking utensils.
The indoor dining area caters for six people and the upstairs lounge area has fold-away glass doors leading out to a deck overlooking the Kudu River Valley.
The Chalet is ideal for 2 adults and has a 66sqm open plan design with a queen size bed. The bedroom overlooks one part of the valley through sliding doors that lead out onto a private furnished terrace with a clear view of the look-out point.
The built-in wardrobe provides sufficient space and acts as a divider between the bedroom and an open plan dining area that adjoins the kitchen which is equipped with a gas stove with oven and fridge/freezer.
The large bathroom with shower leads to an outside shower and a small private spa garden.
There is a seating area before a large picture window and the fireplace keeps the chalet warm and cosy during those cold winter evenings. The room is rounded off with an Indian writing desk.
Queen bed/bathroom/kitchen/dining area/private veranda/pool/outdoor kitchen with BBQ and pizza oven/pergola covered dining area/coffee & tea facilities/Wi-Fi/hiking trails
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Serapana House
Serapana is a Sepedi word for a space outside a house where grass and other plants have been planted to look attractive and provide a place for relaxation as well as the cultivation of food. With Serapana House we want to create a space that works as overnight accommodation and the garden is filled with a variety of indigenous aloes and water-wise succulents.
A large conversation/fire pit is located in the garden and a small pathway leads through the bush to a pergola overlooking the Kudu River Valley and the Schnellskop Mountain. This area is a favourite grazing place for our animals as it is not far from the dam.
All the rooms have adjoining verandas and the rooms and garden have 24 hour Wi-Fi access.
The Impala Studio
The 35sqm Impala Studio is an open plan studio with an en-suite bathroom with shower. The queen sized bed overlooks the garden and conversation pit. The studio has a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove with oven and fridge/freezer. There is an intimate dining nook for two and the large veranda faces the garden and conversation pit with the bush as a backdrop.
The 55sqm Pangolin Studio has two bedrooms with a shared bathroom with shower. Each room is equipped with a queen size bed, writing desk and vanity with hot and cold water. The studio has a fully equipped open plan kitchen with a gas stove and oven and a fridge/freezer. A six-seater dining area overlooks the garden and conversation pit. The two bed rooms have individual verandas with views of the majestic Schnellskop Mountain. This studio is suitable for two couples or two singles sharing facilities.
Children under 16 years of age allowed after prior arrangements with the establishment.
No pets allowed without prior arrangement.
50% deposit to confirm booking. The balance payable before arrival.
Totally off the grid
Uses solar power for all lights and geysers without compromising on creature comforts.
3 houses (4 units)
Total 12 guests
Total 5 bathrooms
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Meals/beverages can be arranged. Full-Board and Half-Board available. Meals must be ordered 2 days in advance due to the distance to nearest shopping facilities.
Transport
We recommend to hire a car at OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg)
Take N1 north to Polokwane. Follow the R71 from Polokwane towards Tzaneen until you reach Mankweng (approx. 27km). Turn left at the traffic lights at Paledi Mall towards the University of Limpopo and Mankweng Hospital. Pass the University on your right and continue driving for another 27 km until the tar road ends.
Continue on the gravel road for approximately 2.6 km. On your left hand side, you will see our sign and the gate to Graceland Eco Retreat.
If you are travelling from Polokwane on the R81, you will reach Mooketsi after 80km. Continue past the filling station and shop towards Duiwelskloof/Modjadjiskloof and turn right to Houtbosdorp on the Kudu River Valley dirt road. Continue driving for approximately 40 km and you will see our sign on the right hand side and the gate to Graceland Eco Retreat.
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