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De Oude Meul Guest House

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4 out of 5from 49 reviews for De Oude Meul Guest House
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
3.9/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Derryn H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Derryn H
Individual traveler

Convenient location - quirky.

The guest house is located in the middle of town, making it an easy walk to Dorp St restaurants, which is great. It's noisy though, but to be expected at that location. The room I stayed in felt like it needed a deep clean and some TLC. The mattress was okay but could be better. The aircon worked well, which was appreciated, as was the good WiFi! I battled unlocking and locking the inner door at street level - not great if you're wanting to get inside quickly. The key worked, but I had to fiddle each time. There was no in-room safe for a laptop - maybe that's a Joburg thing .

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Elsabe T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Elsabe T
With friends

Gawe mense, maar baie gemiddelde fasiliteite.

Nie so baie lekke nie. Die bestuurder is baie gaaf en vriendelik, maar om die verblyf as 'n gastehuis te beskryf, is nie heeltemal akkuraat nie, dis eerder gastekamers in 'n ou gebou in die middedorp. Dis inderdaad sentraal geleë, maar dis bedags baie raserig. Snags is dit beter. Die kamers self is skoon, maar alles is baie afgeleef en kan regtig doen met bietjie opknapping. Toegang tot die kamers kan problematies wees vir mense wat nie meer so vreeslik mobiel is nie en/of swaar bagasie het. Daar is slegs een steil, smal trap na bo. Die ontbyt word in 'n oop restaurant op straatvlak bedien, is lekker en bediening oor die algemeen flink.

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Nice people, but very average facilities.

Not so many leaks. The manager is very nice and friendly, but to describe the accommodation as a guest house is not entirely accurate, it is rather guest rooms in an old building in the center of town. It is indeed centrally located, but it is very noisy during the day. At night it is better. The rooms themselves are clean, but everything is very tired and could really do with some renovation. Access to the rooms can be problematic for people who are no longer terribly mobile and/or have heavy luggage. There is only one steep, narrow staircase to the top. The breakfast is served in an open restaurant at street level, is tasty and service is generally brisk.

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Thank you for your feedback. Our guest house, De Oude Meul, has been in operation since 1996. It is situated in a historic building belonging to the Monuments Council and dates back to the early 1800s. The 'narrow' stairs are the original ones.
We understand that it might not be to everyone's liking. Most of our guests find the originality quaint and full of compliments. All the rooms have been updated with all the modern features such as air conditioning and TV.
We are extremely centrally situated within walking distance of most eateries, shops, and galleries. Being as centrally located, a degree of noise should be expected.

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Carlé B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Carlé B
Family with teenagers

Teleurstellend.

Gaan besoek gerus self die Oude Meul. Die ligging was baie goed, maar die ingang het so gestink dat ons letterlik die trappe moes op hardloop. Die laaste dag het daar maggots op die mat geloop. Ons was aanbeveel om asb die lugverkoeling af te sit gedurende die nag, dit trek te veel elektrisiteit. Dit was 34° plus buite. Die handdoeke was so dun soos lakens. Daar was nie 'n hand-handdoekie of toiletborsel nie. Die handdoeke is gewas en half droog gemaak, dus het dit muf geruik. Die "hangkas" met 6 hangers in vir 2 mense se sleutel was papier wat opgevou is en tussen die deure ingedruk is. Die matras en linne het beslis beter dae gesien. Die meubels is antiek, maar afgeskeep en oud. Dit is slegs een kamer se terugvoer. Ons moes 2 blokke vêr parkeer. Ons het van Mosselbaai gereis en dus het ons alles by ons gehad. Ons moes dit alles aflaai en in ons kamers stoor, aangesien daar gesê is die parkering is "redelik" veilig. Ons het egter 'n plan gemaak en by 'n kunsgalery gestop om af te laai en kamers toe te dra. Die ontbyt elke oggend was egter heerlik. Soos ek reeds aanbeveel het, julle kan gerus self die plek besoek en dan self besluit of dit geskikte verblyf is. Ek is diep teleurgestel deur die Oude Meul.

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Disappointing.

Feel free to visit the Oude Meul yourself. The location was very good, but the entrance stank so much that we literally had to run up the stairs. The last day there were maggots walking on the carpet. We were advised to please turn off the air conditioning during the night, it draws too much electricity. It was 34° plus outside. The towels were as thin as sheets. There was no hand towel or toilet brush. The towels were washed and semi-dried, so they smelled musty. The "hanger" with 6 hangers in it for 2 people's keys was paper folded up and pushed between the doors. The mattress and linens have definitely seen better days. The furniture is antique, but neglected and old. This is only one room's feedback. We had to park 2 blocks away. We traveled from Mossel Bay and so we had everything with us. We had to unload it all and store it in our rooms as the parking was said to be "fairly" secure. However, we made a plan and stopped at an art gallery to unload and carry to rooms. However, the breakfast each morning was delicious. As I have already recommended, you can visit the place yourself and then decide for yourself whether it is suitable accommodation. I am deeply disappointed by the Oude Meul.

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Dear Carlé,
Firstly, thank you for your honest feedback.
Regarding the smell near the entrance: We were fully aware of the situation. The smell was emanating from the building directly next door to ours and was sewage-related. Unfortunately, we were unable to get hold of the owners to rectify. The smell was getting trapped in our stairwell hence the smell upon arrival. It was beyond our control and we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience. It has obviously since been rectified.
Regarding the air-conditioning: This is a misunderstanding. There are signs in the rooms encouraging guests to be environmentally conscious when using the air conditioners; meaning not to leave them on when not in the room and to close windows when in use. We apologise for the confusion.
As for the cupboard: guests are welcome to request extra hangers etc. I'm not sure what is being referred to regarding the 'paper in the lock.'
Regarding the towels: Guests, especially long staying guests, are encouraged to request fresh towels when needed. The same principle applies to linen.
As for the parking: Our parking is 200m away and is behind a secure, motorised gate. We once again apologise for the inconvenience by the distance but this is beyond our control and most of our guests have no issues with the distance. Thank you for your compliments regarding the breakfast.

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Liselotte S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Liselotte S
Family with teenagers

Really nice place in Stellenbosch.

Jason is an excellent host. The breakfast bar is really nice. We loved the view and balcony.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveler

Restful.

Was in there for work, was a peaceful place to relax in the evening.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Central accommodation in need of some upgrading.

Location and hospitality are top notch. The room's carpet needs replacing - it smells musty and dirty - like a carpet that has been wet. The sheet and pillowcases are very thin and starting to tear in places. Furthermore, the reception, communication and breakfast were delicious and good.

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Ansie N - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie N
With spouse/partner

Jaco wat ons ontvang het is uitstekend. Hy het ook vir ons alles gewys, ekstra komberse gebring en die ontbyt wat bedien word is fantasties.

Die plekkie is op die hoek van Hoof- en Mill-straat. Daar is 'n heerlike balkon om op te sit en die studente te sien. Alles is bymekaar en Jason het ook vir ons veilige parkering gereël in die straat af. Ons het 'n restaurant wat hy aanbeveel het besoek, die Springbokke sien wen teen Nieu-Seeland. En ons het heerlik gestap, kerke afgeneem, galerye besoek en alles was net heerlik.

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Jaco we received is excellent. He also showed us everything, brought extra blankets and the breakfast served is fantastic.

The place is on the corner of Main and Mill Streets. There is a lovely balcony to sit on and see the students. Everything is together and Jason also arranged for us secure parking down the street. We visited a restaurant he recommended, saw the Springboks win against New Zealand. And we had a lovely walk, photographed churches, visited galleries and everything was just lovely.

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Lonel M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Lonel M
With spouse/partner

Plek was skoon.

Jason was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Kamer op hoek van baie besige straat.

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Place was clean.

Jason was very friendly and helpful. Room on corner of very busy street.

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Pieter V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
Family with teenagers

Baie aangenaam.

Ontbyt was fantasties.

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Very pleasant.

Breakfast was fantastic.

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Adrie P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Adrie P
With friends

Ligging goed vir skoolsport.

Vir 'n vrou ongerieflik om voertuig se hek oop en toe te sluit in aand in donker. Parkering is wel veilig vir voertuie net sleg om nie outomatiesie motorhek te hê nie. Baie donker met huidige loadshedding omstandighede. Yskassie in kamer sal gaaf wees vir melk en skoon koffie bekers elke oggend.

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Location good for school sports.

Inconvenient for a woman to open and close a vehicle's gate in the dark at night. Parking is indeed safe for vehicles, only bad not to have an automatic car gate. Very dark with current loadshedding conditions. Fridge in room would be nice for milk and clean coffee mugs every morning.

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Marco A - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marco A
With friends

Very convenient for walking around Dorp Street and hence very noisy.

Manager Jason and owner Arno were helpful and charming and I'm sorry to criticise the place. It was poky and not comfortable. No hand towel, nowhere in basin to put soap. In our friend's room a tap came out of the wall, the mirror was not secured and the place was rundown.

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Mariska K - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mariska K
With spouse/partner

Diep teleurstelling in LekkeSlaap, blydskap om slaapplek te vind.

Dankbaar laat LekkeSlaap die op die derde probeer vir ons blyplek kon bevestig. Nie presies wat ons verwag het nie. Jy kan lieflik middernag 'n glasie wyn op die balkon geniet, terwyl al die studente verby jou venster loop en jolig wees. Goed vir die slaap. As jy middestad-lewe wil doen, dan is hierdie die plek vir jou. Sal gerus weer Stellies besoek, sal beslis nie weer LekkeSlaap gebruik om te boek nie.

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Deep disappointment in LekkeSlaap, joy to find a place to sleep.

Thankful that LekkeSlaap was able to confirm our accommodation on the third try. Not exactly what we expected. You can enjoy a nice glass of wine on the balcony at midnight, while all the students walk past your window and be merry. Good for sleep. If you want to do downtown life, then this is the place for you. Will definitely visit Stellies again, will definitely not use LekkeSlaap to book again.

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Klaas M - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Klaas M
With spouse/partner

Wonderlik, aangenaamste plek & baie vriendelike personeel.

Dis was ons 2de agtereenvolgende verblyf by die gastehuis en soos die vorige keer, was die diens uitstekend, ontbyt die beste, kamers altyd netjies en ek sal elke keer daar wil vertoef & dit definitief aanbeveel by familie en vriende.

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Wonderful, most pleasant place & very friendly staff.

It was our 2nd consecutive stay at the guest house and like last time, the service was excellent, breakfast the best, rooms always tidy and I will want to stay there every time & definitely recommend it to family and friends.

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Carol H - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carol H
On business

Good location, great breakfast.

Bit dated but a good location, you are in town so it was noisy. Very grateful for aircon. Super breakfast.

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Leoni J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leoni J

We had a good night's rest. Aircon was a plus. Thank you for breakfast.

Friendly staff and informative.

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Lisa M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa M
Individual traveler

The guesthouse was very comfortable and clean. The aircon was a huge advantage as it was very hot during my stay.

Enjoyed my stay very much. Would definitely go back.

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Jakka L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jakka L
With spouse/partner

Arno is 'n vriendelike en hulpvaardige mens.

Mooi geleë. Ontbyt was ingesluit en heerlik.

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Arno is a friendly and helpful person.

Nicely located. Breakfast was included and delicious.

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Wynand K - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wynand K
With spouse/partner

The stay was great. No complaints.

All was as expected and the service was fantastic. Great stay.

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Linda O - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda O
Individual traveler

Uitstekend.

Ongelooflike gasvryheid.

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Outstanding.

Incredible hospitality.

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Ulrich N - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ulrich N
Individual traveler

Goeie waarde vir geld en ideaal vir die jonger reisiger wat 'n oornag-geleentheid soek.

Oude Meul is sentraal geleë in die hartjie van Stellenbosch en is binne loopafstand van 'n aantal restaurante, winkels en kuierplekke in die area. Geriewe by Oude Meul is basies (niks fancy), maar is vir seker van die meer bekostigbare opsies in die area. Ontbyt, bedien in die Mill-koffiewinkel was baie lekker. Reisigers moet bewus wees dat jy in die besiger areas van die dorp bly en geluide van die verkeer en verbygaande voetgangers gaan dalk 'n kommer wees vir reisigers wat 'n meer rustiger omgewing verwag het.

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Great value for money and ideal for the younger traveler looking for an overnighter.

Oude Meul is centrally located in the heart of Stellenbosch and is within walking distance of a number of restaurants, shops and places to visit in the area. Amenities at Oude Meul are basic (nothing fancy), but are certainly some of the more affordable options in the area. Breakfast, served in the Mill coffee shop was very nice. Travelers should be aware that you are staying in the busier areas of town and noise from traffic and passing pedestrians may be a concern for travelers who expected a more peaceful environment.

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Klaas M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Klaas M
With spouse/partner

Was fantasties en dis sentraal geleë binne bereik van alles.

Die ligging was my grootste pluspunt: naby alles. Die Express ontbyt het ruimte vir verbetering!

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Was fantastic and it's centrally located within reach of everything.

The location was my biggest plus: close to everything. The Express breakfast has room for improvement!

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Anzel W - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anzel W
With friends

Baie netjiese en skoon verblyf.

De Oude Meul Guest House is baie oulik en naby aan lekker restaurante in Stellenbosch. Die bestuurder is baie gaaf. Ek sou aanbeveel om 'n mikrogolf en klein yskas in die kamer te sit.

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Very neat and clean accommodation.

De Oude Meul Guest House is very cute and close to nice restaurants in Stellenbosch. The manager is very nice. I would recommend putting a microwave and small fridge in the room.

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Jean F - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean F
With spouse/partner

Great breakfasts, central location.

Quaint hotel with character.

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Jolanda H - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jolanda H
Individual traveler

Sentraal geleë

Baie vriendelike diens, skoon en netjies.

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Centrally located

Very friendly service, clean and tidy.

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Anell D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anell D
Individual traveler

The room had all that I needed.

For future guests, remember you are in a busy part of Stellenbosch, so if you want to have an early night, this place is not for you. Lots of students during the night that enjoy themselves. Not for the mature and elderly guests, lots of steps to get to your room, narrow staircase, and on the first floor. Amsterdam-style accommodation.

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Eddie O - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eddie O
With spouse/partner

Sentraal. Klein, skoon en prakties.

Plekkie is klein/beknop. Sentraal in die dorp. Trappe ongerieflik. Sal seker nie maklik weer daar bly nie. Parkering is ver van huis en ongerieflik.

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Central. Small, clean and practical.

Place is small/cramped. Centrally in town. Stairs inconvenient. Probably won't easily stay there again. Parking is far from home and inconvenient.

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Jan N - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan N
Individual traveler

Skoon, makilik en huislik.

Die ligging net bo 'n koffiewinkel is fantasties.

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Clean, comfortable and homely.

The location just above a coffee shop is fantastic.

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Linda M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda M
With friends

Very comfortable, cosy beds and enjoyed the balcony to see the world go by. Jason was very efficient, friendly and helpful

Although we did not have breakfast, this was included, which made the daily rate very reasonable.

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Yvette E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvette E
Individual traveler

Ek het baie lekker gebly en sal weer daar bly.

Ligging is perfek, die ontbyt was heerlik en waarde vir geld. My kamer was ruim genoeg, en netjies, die badkamer baie skoon en ruim, alles was elke dag opgeruim en nagegaan.

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I had a great stay and would stay there again.

Location is perfect, the breakfast was delicious and value for money. My room was spacious enough, and tidy, the bathroom very clean and spacious, everything was cleaned and checked every day.

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Mauritz H - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mauritz H
Individual traveler

Gerieflik. Bekostigbaar.

Uitstekend en sentraal geleë. Die ontbyt onder by Mill Coffeeshop was heerlik met goeie diens.

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Comfortable. Affordable.

Excellent and centrally located. The breakfast downstairs at Mill Coffeeshop was delicious with good service.

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Clive A - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Clive A
Individual traveler

Waarde vir geld in 'n duur dorp soos Stellenbosch, waar verblyf skaars is, rede: studentedorp.

Ligging van gastehuis perfek, naby hospitaal, kon loop om vrou te gaan besoek.

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Value for money in an expensive town like Stellenbosch, where accommodation is scarce, reason: student town.

Location of guesthouse perfect, near hospital, could walk to visit wife.

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Didri S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Didri S
Individual traveler

Uitstekende ligging maar baie lawaaierig.

Die kamers is reg bo die restaurant so daar's heeltyd lawaai. Mens hoor die mense in die restaurant van vroeg af al praat. Handdoeke is baie dun en gefrail en die stort is baie vuil. Swart mould in die grout van die muurteëls en vloer. Managers is baie gaaf en dis 'n super gerieflike plek.

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Excellent location but very noisy.

The rooms are right above the restaurant so there is noise all the time. You can hear the people in the restaurant talking from early on. Towels are very thin and frayed and the shower is very dirty. Black mold in the grout of the wall tiles and floor. Managers are very nice and it's a super comfortable place.

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Pierre S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre S
With spouse/partner

Waarde vir geld - 5-ster-diens vanaf Jason die bestuurder, ontbyt was heerlik!

Waarde vir geld. Jason die bestuurder het baie moeite gedoen. Sy diens is uitstekend. Sentraal en veilig. Onbyt was heerlik en diens uitstekend.

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Value for money - 5 star service from Jason the manager, breakfast was delicious!

Value for money. Jason the manager put in a lot of effort. His service is excellent. Central and safe. Breakfast was delicious and service excellent.

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Vinolia B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Vinolia B

Uitstekend, lieflik.

Die verblyf en diens was baie goed, sal weer daar in die toekoms bly.

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Excellent, lovely.

The accommodation and service was very good, will stay there again in the future.

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Christian B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Christian B
Individual traveler

Linne behoort vervang te word.

Voordeursleutel het nie behoorlik gewerk nie.

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Linen should be replaced.

Front door key did not work properly.

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James B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
James B
With spouse/partner

Skoon en netjiese verblyf.

Ouwêreldse atmosfeer, baie sentrale ligging.

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Clean and tidy accommodation.

Old world atmosphere, very central location.

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Rudi L - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rudi L
Family with young children

Our stay was pleasant, the location is excellent and the rooms are neat. Customer service was friendly.

We had a bit of a problem with the parking as we had to park far from the guest house, but yet we do understand as it was in town. Overall, the location is excellent so it makes up for the parking we got behind closed gates. You can walk anywhere - the shops and nightlife are excellent. Over weekends we would have preferred to have some kind of room service as there was none.

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Ronel V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Ronel V
On business

Nie gepas vir sakereisigers.

Ons het 3 gaste op verskillende tye bespreek by Oude Meule. Eerste negatiewe terugvoer, is dat ons gas 08:00 die oggend sy kamer moes verlaat sodat die huishouding personeel by die wasmasjien kan uitkom. Tweede punt, parkering was 'n probleem. Derde punt, die kussingslope was vuil.

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Not suitable for business travelers.

We booked 3 guests at different times at Oude Meule. First negative feedback is that our guest had to leave his room at 08:00 in the morning so that the housekeeping staff could get to the washing machine. Second point, parking was a problem. Third point, the pillowcases were dirty.

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Hendrik V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik V
With spouse/partner

Ongelooflik aangenaam.

Hulle diens was puik, die staf was super vriendelik. Ek sal met graagte dit vir mense aanbeveel.

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Incredibly pleasant.

Their service was great, the staff were super friendly. I would happily recommend it to people.

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Zelda B - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda B

Was baie gerieflik as gevolg van ligging.

Die verblyf was redelik op standaard en die ontbyt was ongelooflik lekker. Sal aanbeveel dat die kamers en veral die houtdek aan die buitekant bietjie opgegradeer word, maar andersins het ons die verblyf baie geniet.

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Was very convenient due to location.

The accommodation was quite up to standard and the breakfast was incredibly tasty. Would recommend that the rooms and especially the wooden deck on the outside be upgraded a bit, but otherwise we really enjoyed the stay.

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Nicole V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole V
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik!

Ons laaste-minuut bespreking is baie goed hanteer en die kamer mooi netjies.

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Comfortable!

Our last-minute booking was handled very well and the room was very tidy.

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Laura S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Laura S
With spouse/partner

Good for a short stay in a convenient location.

Nice breakfast and friendly staff.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Can do better for groups.

See stars.

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Tania V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Tania V
With spouse/partner

Een nag wegbreek (sonder ontbyt).

Die gastehuis was skoon en baie netjies. Kraakvars beddegoed en sagte spierwit handdoeke het opgemaak vir 'n effens bekopte kamerruimte. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het, was beskikbaar. Die ontvangs en verwelkoming was vriendelik, maar ons was nie behoorlik ingelig oor hoe ontbyt die volgende oggend by die koffiewinkel langsaan sou werk nie. In die kamer het ons 'n klein stukkie papier ontdek wat die twee ontbytopsies aangedui het en wat gemeld het dat ons die opsies teen 'n sekere tyd moes ingee om te kwalifiseer vir ontbyt. Die gasheer het toe reeds die perseel verlaat en het ons maar die stukkie papier (voor die spertyd) op die lessenaar by ontvangs gelaat en gehoop dat ons ontbyt sou kry. Die volgende oggend was die papiertjie nie meer op die lessenaar nie en ons het vertrou dat ons ontbytkeuse aan die koffiewinkel oorgedra is. Groot was ons verbasing toe ons voor dooiemansdeur by die koffiewinkel opdaag. Na 'n geklop aan die deur kom daar 'n vroutjie aangeskuifel: "Jammer, ons is toe op Sondae, maar kom maar in. Waar is julle "voucher"?" Ons: "Ons het nie 'n "voucher" gekry nie, maar gaan tuis in die gastehuis hier bo." Nodeloos om te sê het ons besluit om eerder die ontbyt in 'n geslote koffiewinkel tussen stapels stoele en 'n hoop stoepsambrele vaarwel te roep. Volgende keer betaal ons eerder 'n paar honderd rand ekstra by 'n ander gastehuis waar die kombuis en eetkamer op die perseel self geleë is. Les geleer.

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One night break (without breakfast).

The guest house was clean and very tidy. Crisp bedding and soft, off-white towels made up for a slightly cramped room space. Everything we needed was available. The reception and welcome was friendly, but we were not properly informed about how breakfast would work the next morning at the coffee shop next door. In the room we discovered a small piece of paper that indicated the two breakfast options and stated that we had to submit the options by a certain time to qualify for breakfast. The host had already left the premises and left us the piece of paper (before the deadline) on the desk at reception and hoped that we would get breakfast. The next morning the paper was no longer on the desk and we trusted that our breakfast choice had been transferred to the coffee shop. Great was our surprise when we arrived at the coffee shop in front of a dead man's door. After a knock on the door, a little woman came shuffling over: "Sorry, we're on Sundays, but come in. Where's your "voucher"?" Us: "We didn't get a "voucher", but are staying in the guest house up here." Needless to say, we decided to say goodbye to the breakfast in a closed coffee shop instead among stacks of chairs and a pile of patio umbrellas. Next time we would rather pay a few hundred rand extra at another guest house where the kitchen and dining room are located on the premises itself. Lesson learned.

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De Oude Meul Guest House 's response

Dear Tania,
Thank you for your mostly positive review. Our coffee shop is closed to the general public on Sundays but open for the guest house.
I will most definitely look into the poor communication regarding the breakfast arrangements for Sundays in particular.
As for the umbrellas etc. I personally and neatly pack up the coffee shop on Saturdays in such a way that it does not interfere with the breakfast the following day. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.

De Oude Meul Guest House
Tilla V - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tilla V
Individual traveler

Baie aangename verblyf in baie sentrale gebied om te voet by die meeste besoekpunte te kom vir Woordfees, restaurante, banke en winkels.

Baie aangename en bekostigbare verblyf in sentraal Stellenbosch, binne stapafstand van die meeste besoekplekke, soos museums en gallerye, teaters, winkels en baie interessante straatkafees en restaurante in die pragtige historiese dorp. Die gebou is baie oud, met gepaardgaande probleme, soos baie steil trappies om by kamers te kom, gebrek aan kragproppe, verouderde lugreëling, stadig, maar eindelik redelik effektief aan die baie warm westekant. Die personeel is baie aangenaam en hulpvaardig, kamer en badkamer skoon en netjies. Die ontbyte is voldoende by die aangrensende koffiewinkel. Veilige parkering beskikbaar.

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Very pleasant accommodation in a very central area to reach most points of interest for Word Festival, restaurants, banks and shops on foot.

Very pleasant and affordable accommodation in central Stellenbosch, within walking distance of most places to visit, such as museums and galleries, theatres, shops and many interesting street cafes and restaurants in the beautiful historic town. The building is very old, with associated problems, such as very steep steps to get to rooms, lack of power plugs, outdated air conditioning, slow but finally quite effective on the very hot west side. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, room and bathroom clean and tidy. The breakfasts are sufficient at the adjacent coffee shop. Secure parking available.

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Rigardt P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rigardt P
Individual traveler

Baie netjies en professioneel. Goeie waarde vir geld.

Kamer was baie netjies, lugreëling 'n uitkoms in die hitte en die stappie na die universiteit was maklik.

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Very neat and professional. Good value for money.

Room was very neat, air conditioning a relief in the heat and the walk to the university was easy.

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Melinda S - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Melinda S
Family with teenagers

Glad nie wat ek verwag het nie.

Geen privaatheid of 'n plek om te gesels buiten die leefarea wat dien as 'n kantoor nie. En die deure van al die ander kamers wat daarop uitkom nie. Kamer is baie klein, met net die nodige. Het beter verwag vir die prys wat ons betaal het.

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Not at all what I expected.

No privacy or place to talk aside from the living area which also serves as the office. And the doors of the other rooms lead to it. The room is very small, equipped with only the necessary. Expected better for the price.

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Helena M - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Helena M
On business

Die advertensie is misleidend.

Vriendelike personeel. Kan niks meer byvoeg nie.

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Misleading advertisement.

Friendly staff. Nothing else to add.

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Yvonne F - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Yvonne F
With spouse/partner

Was not nice at all.

The reception was not nice. The money was, accodring to the receptionist, not paid in full after I asked her to check. She said I must still pay in, only for her to come back after a half an hour and tell us she will have to refund us. The parking area was very scary to park the car, there were a lot of people loitering about. The shop underneath was very noisy the next morning.

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  • Address: 10A Mill Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
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