Oak View Manor
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Oak View Manor
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Oak View Manor in Heidelberg offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and bar. The traditional restaurant serves local, international, and South African cuisines, complemented by cocktails. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options. Convenient Location: Located 33 mi from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the guest house is near Engineers Golf Club (18 mi) and Kliprivier Country Club (22 mi). Free on-site parking and bicycle parking are available. Highly rated for its friendly host and excellent breakfast.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Wayne
United States“Very good hospitality in an atmospheric old manor estate.” - Donovan United States“We just had a quick overnight on our travels but property and room were lovely. Host Dina was so accommodating and friendly. Definitely a wonderful place to stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
- David
United Kingdom“Friendly & helpful owners. The availability of an evening meal was a bonus, especially after travelling and the inclement weather.” 
Lee United States“beautiful place, hospitable hosts, delicious breakfast”- Albert
South Africa“The personal table service and the breakfast was outstanding. I would go back for Gavin's cappuccino any day.” - Igna South Africa“We were a group of friends. We had a fantastic stay. Service was outstanding and very accommodating to all our needs. Beautiful place and warm hospitality”
- Andrea South Africa“Attention to detail. Friendly, helpful hosts. Comfortable room.”
- Cine United Kingdom“Amazing hosts, lovely property with spotlessly clean rooms, and a delicious breakfast cooked to order. Cannot fault our stay, it was perfect!”
- Cine United Kingdom“We were so warmly welcomed and hosted by Dina and Gavin, even though we arrived unexpectedly early after our flight. The rooms are beautifully furnished and has everything you need. The main house has been lovingly taken care of and boasts an...”
- Antonie
Australia“What a beautiful B &B in every respect. From the charming heritage style main building to the friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts to the absolutely superb breakfast we were served we highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking with...”
Managed by Dina Devine | Copywriter | Hostess | Event Manager | Former Ballet Dancer
Company review score: 9.8Based on 214 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
I'm a former ballet dancer, theatre performer, and creative director, still working as a freelance copywriter. I love hosting and creating memorable settings and experiences for our guests and visitors.
Our in-house team includes my life partner, Gavin (boyfriend, barman, barista, & bellboy), my sister-from-another-mother, Werna, an excellent foodie who keeps us all very well-fed.
Our super-duper support services team includes Rachel (our housekeeping superwoman), Terry (maintenance dynamite in a small package), Jabu (our always-helpful -whatever-the-ask rasta), and Paulina, our trainee cook and all-round support.
Our heads of security and the welcoming committee are Pippi Longstocking, our Staffie-Pitbull, and Haasdas, our Corgi-Dacshund.
We all look forward to hosting you, and to making your stay as pleasant and memorable as possible.
Property info
I grew up in this charming century-old Cape Dutch manor home, returning in 2016 to restore and repurpose it as a guest house and intimate function venue. Interior decor is Victorian-Bohemian, with a mix of beautiful old and new wallpapers, antiques and vintage decor, ideal for photo and film shoots.
We have an intimate pop-up restaurant/venue with an old-school pub (open for dinners/functions by prior arrangement). Breakfast can be served in the parlour, under the Oak, or in your room. As this is also our home, we regularly invite overnight guests to enjoy our living areas and bar (provided we're available). We offer grid and solar power, and recycle extensively.
The Chocolate Suite (queen bed) has a shower over a slipper bath and a sleeper couch in the kitchenette, making it ideal for family stays. There are also three comfortable, side-by-side, vintage-style suites, tucked away in the courtyard (Teal, Pink, and Blue).
There is a private barbeque area for guests, or you can relax anywhere in the large garden or at the fire pit under the century-old oak. With our many large trees, we have a lot of bird life and bird song here. Our neighbourhood is largely peaceful and quiet.
Spacious, gated on-site parking is free, and your room key ring has a gate remote. We have two friendly dogs. If you're travelling with a pet and staying in the Pink or Chocolate Suite, kindly give us a heads-up first so we can make suitable arrangements for supervised introductions.
We can recommend several places nearby to explore/shop/dine, and our guests can enjoy these perks:
1) free 5km nature trail walk on a friend's beautiful farm just outside town (also book horseriding),
2) discounted day rate at Sionbergh campsite with lake, swimming pool, and more facilities (8km).
3) discounted rate for a professional massage therapy session ordered to your room (availability dependent).
Neighborhood info
Our town (a 45-minutes drive from OR Thambo International Airport) is quiet and pretty, with a river than runs through it and the Suikerbos Rand (hills) flank us. Where local government falls way short, community groups pull together to keep the town clean and maintained.
There are privately operated local airport shuttle operators and a local tour guide with a wealth of heritage knowledge.
Heidelberg may be a sleepy country-town, but we still boast coffee and gift shops, an antique shop, a vintage store and several decent, great-value restaurants. Shop at the Victorian Shopping Centre in town or the fair-sized mall next to the highway.
Henly-On-Klip, a small village with several interesting restaurants is only 20 minutes away. You can take a 5km run or walk on our friend's beautiful farm (8 minutes away), at no charge. You can add/book an outride on rescue horses. Another farm in our area does beautiful riverside picnics by appointment, and the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve (which you can drive through in an hour) also has three walking trails and is only 12km away.
Remember that discounted day rate you can enjoy at Sionbergh as an OVM guest... midweek visits require an appointment though. It is truly pretty in summer, with a small lake, a pool, a kitchen for orders, and loads for the kids to do.
Feel free to ask us anything while you are here, we are happy to share info or contact numbers. But we've listed our favourites on the back of the information sheet in your room.
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans,EnglishArea info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Her Majesteas Salon at Oak View Manor
- CuisineLocal • International • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsDairy-free
Amenities of Oak View ManorGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Executive lounge access
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rulesOak View Manor takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per person, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Oak View Manor of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
