The Lodge is absolutely beautiful, Karin is also the best host and makes a great breakfast! This place was definitely one of the nicest places we had stayed during out time in the Western und Eastern Cape region! I love the african style rooms and the way everything was decorated! We can only recommend this place and hopefully we'll be... More

We received a warm and friendly welcome from Karin as we used this accommodation travelling both to and from the Garden Route. Quirky African style accommodation with self catering facilities and a communal room with a large fireplace. The large breakfasts were excellent and really well presented. Karin provided us with very good information regarding our intended onward route A... More

Nice house, very nice rooms and very nice host who was very helpful. A very good place to stay in Swellendam ! Don't hesitate. More

Before I tell everyone what I enjoyed about the lodge, I wanna thank Karin ever so much for the lovely hospitality and making our stay feel so warmly. The lodge is something of note. A warm and friendly place that reminds me of home. The Old Thatch lodge will always be our first choice when going to Swellendam. Thanx Karin... More

We visited Old Thatch on our way from Cape Town to Oudshoorn. The Lodge is very comfortable in a nice Africa style (especially the shower), with a terrace and a garden to relax. Breakfast was truly the best we had: a huge plate of fruits, very nicely decorated with flowers, was one of the highligts. Karin, the landlady gave us... More

Our stay at Old Thatch Lodge was both comfortable and entertaining. The decor in the self catering homestead was delightful - Afro Chic with so many interesting aspects to explore. We sampled the fare of an excellent restaurant and returned to a cosy fire. All facilities were clean and well appointed, breakfast was fresh and nicely presented, and hostess Karin... More

We spent much of December 2009 traveling around South Africa, and I can unequivocally say that the night we spent at Old Thatch Lodge in Swellendam was by far and away the best accommodation experience we had during our visit - and that includes at vastly more expensive hotels. The sumptuous breakfast was a standout, but everything about the venue... More

Our Host Karin was very attentive to make us feel comfortable during our stay. We had a lovely decorated sleeping room (ancient South African furnitures) and a large comfortable living room to use with an open fire place, where Karen prepared especially for us. Next day a rich breakfast was served on the terrace with garden view and Karin took... More

Old Thatch Lodge in Swellendam is one of the greatest place, where we can stay. Relax in the beautiful garden, dream in phantastic rooms and enjoy the delicious breakefast and all our time there. Every time, if we're in South Africa, we come to the 'Old Thatch'. We're looking forwart to be there in the next year. Uwe&Katrin More