Old Mac Daddy, Botrivier
About the Hotel
Holiday Homes
Old Mac Daddy provides quirky accommodation in holiday homes and refurbished vintage trailers, each with a unique, themed interior by a local artist. The trailers have air conditioning, heating, and a seating area. Trailer Suites sleep a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The School House is a private house for up to 6 adults in 3 rooms and a playroom with bunk-beds for 4 children. Daddy's Villa, a wooden villa, sleeps up to 6 in 3 rooms. Big Daddy's Den can sleep up to 6 people in 3 tents. Daddy's Den and Big Daddy's Den provide a camping feel with city luxuries. Daddy's Hideaway Luxury Tent is for those wanting to get away from the main hub.
Dining
The Barn Restaurant serves wholesome food. The restaurant, Brinny Breezes, offers home-made meals for breakfast and lunch. A seasonal cocktail menu is available. The Barn has a stocked bar, including wines and ciders from the Elgin region. A bar-coded bar fridge is available. Fare is fresh, free range, and organic, catering for families, including vegans and children.
Leisure & Entertainment
Old Mac Daddy has a lakeside beach set amongst apple orchards. The indoor-outdoor Barn includes a Boardroom, Restaurant, and outdoor swimming pool deck. Guests can hop-scotch on the artificial grass lawn. Elgin is home to craft cider.
Location and Access
Old Mac Daddy is 70 km from Cape Town International and 18 km from Botrivier. The N2 snakes up Sir Lowry's Pass. Landmarks nearby: Houwhoek Pass - 5 km, Green Mountain Trail - 4 km. Elgin is known for its produce, farm stalls, delis, and purveyors of fine foods.
Room Features
Amenities include: ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar, sitting area, terrace, dining table, patio, garden furniture, free toiletries, cookware/kitchen utensils, and electric kettle. Some villas include fireplaces. The villas feature stovetops, refrigerators, kitchenware, ovens, minibars, and patios. Select accommodations provide hot tubs. The Dig'its' interior palette includes tones of chocolate, black, magenta, and powder blue.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Private beach
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils