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Housemartin Guest Lodge

3.5 star property
Colonial guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Room 8 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor pool
Located near Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Housemartin Guest Lodge provides a peaceful setting with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the practical library and conference facilities while staying connected with in-room WiFi throughout their visit.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room 9 - Wheelchair Friendly Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 9 - Wheelchair Friendly Room

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
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Air conditioning
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Sofa bed
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 1 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 1

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 6

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
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Air conditioning
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Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 5 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 5

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 7

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 2 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 2

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 3

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 11

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 8 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 8

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 10

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room 12

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in De Rust, Housemartin Guest Lodge is in the historical district and in the mountains. Cango Wildlife Ranch is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Meiringspoort and Cango Caves. De Rust Memorial Church and Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with cave exploring, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining.
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6 Kerk Street, De Rust, Western Cape, 6650

What's nearby

  • De Rust Memorial Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Meiringspoort - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 43 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 49 min drive - 38.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grumpy Goat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Die Groen Bliktrommel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Coffee Shop and Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Sprat - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Housemartin Guest Lodge

Guesthouse near De Rust Memorial Church
Located close to Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Housemartin Guest Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • 12 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 1885
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 per person

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Housemartin Guest Lodge De Rust
Housemartin Guest De Rust
Housemartin Guest
Housemartin Guest De Rust
Housemartin Guest Lodge De Rust
Housemartin Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Housemartin Guest Lodge Guesthouse De Rust

Frequently asked questions

Does Housemartin Guest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Housemartin Guest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Housemartin Guest Lodge located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of De Rust Memorial Church and Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church. Meiringspoort and Cango Wildlife Ranch are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Housemartin Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

I only stayed one night but this place was excellent and I will definitely be back. Super warm and friendly welcome, and excellent communication in advance of arrival. Room was clean, comfortable, quiet, set in a beautiful property. The sherry in the room was a cherry on the top of all this! Thoroughly recommend for anyone looking to stay in the area or passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

samuel david l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very warm welcome.

We enjoyed our stay in this guest house. The owners provided a very warm welcome. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. the local area is scenically beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a guesthouse in De Rust

Stayed at House Martin while visiting relatives and it turned out to be a wonderful choice. Room was exactly as described - clean and very comfortable. We also booked two breakfasts and an evening meal and all were first class. Jan and Theresa couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming and if we're ever back in De Rust we'll definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

m

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel I have ever stayed at

Without doubt the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. The owners are beyond rude, aggressive and unprofessional. The accommodation is tatty, scruffy and dirty. The photos are a total fraud - the place looks nothing like the pictures which must have been taken 20 years ago. They have a huge and very aggressive dog that attacked us when we arrived and tried to get out of the car and which roamed the property all the time growling and showing its teeth while the owner shouted and screamed at it to stop. When I asked why they had such a huge and aggressive dog they told me the area was extremely dangerous and this was reinforced by the fact that all the lamp posts had signs about beggers and muggings and you one was literally terrified to leave the property for fear of being mugged or murdered. I'm afraid I cannot find a singe good thing to say about Housemartin Lodge and my very strong advice would be NOT TO STAY HERE under any circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot for overnight stop

Quaint old Karoo rooms nicely renovated. Safe parking and a lovely pool. No food but it’s a few steps away to local cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Housemartin oasis in De Rust

After the usual hectic family Christmas season, my family needed some peace and quiet in the countryside, without giving up any creature comforts, and it being December, a pool and aircon were not negotiable. Just as well - De Rust greeted us with 43 degrees on check in, so the pool came into use in short time. The rooms are large, modern, and each individually decorated. The gardens are lush and well cared for. Housemartin is a genuine oasis in the Karoo dessert. The pool srea has a fridge for your perishables and offers gas, weber and wood braai facilities. Firewood starters and necessary tools are provided free of charge. Alert your hots that you wish to braai, and they provide plates, cutlery and even salad dressing as a braai pack - all on the house! Your hosts Theresa and Jan Venter are friendly without being obtrusive, and a wealth of knowledge about things to do and see in the area. In your room you will find a daily supply of teas and bodem coffee (not that packet rubbish), as well as a carafe of sherry tp takes the edge off the day. A highly recommended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Gordon, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes B&B im ländlichen Stiel ca. 1920

Sehr nette Gastgeber alles sauber und ein schön gepflegter Garten. Kann es gut weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

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