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Oude Wellington

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with a winery and spa services

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Building design
Sundeck
Luxury Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated
Outdoor wedding area
Garden
Nestled in Bovlei's verdant landscape, Oude Wellington offers a peaceful retreat for families and wine enthusiasts. Enjoy massages, a library, and outdoor play for kids. The property features a winery and easy access to Doolhof Wine Estate's tasting room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Luxury Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Portable fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Vineyard Cottage | Garden view

Vineyard Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bainskloof (R301/3), Wellington, Western Cape, 7654

What's nearby

  • Bovlei - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bains MTB Trails - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Doolhof Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bain's Whisky Distillery - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bainskloof Pass - 18 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Under Oaks Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Romantica - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bovlei Winery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪brookdale - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Lounge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Oude Wellington

Upscale family-friendly guesthouse near Bovlei
Located close to Doolhof Wine Estate, Oude Wellington provides an attached winery, a terrace, and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this guesthouse offering a vineyard and a tasting room. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and table tennis
  • A billiards/pool table, games, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1795
  • Colonial architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that 3 cats and 2 dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 1 to October 25:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from October 20 to May 31
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Oude Wellington House
Oude House Wellington
Oude Wellington
Oude Wellington Guesthouse
Oude Wellington Guesthouse
Oude Wellington Wellington
Oude Wellington Guesthouse Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Does Oude Wellington have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from May 1 to October 25.

Is Oude Wellington pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 200.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Oude Wellington?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Oude Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Oude Wellington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Oude Wellington located?

This family-friendly Wellington guesthouse is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bovlei, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Doolhof Wine Estate and Nederburg Wines. Rhebokskloof Estate and Boschenmeer Golf Estate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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