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Housemartin Guest Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain guesthouse with outdoor pool, near De Rust Memorial Church

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Property grounds
Exterior
Room 8 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $62
includes taxes & fees
$53 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Room 1

Highlights

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

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

Room 6

Highlights

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

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

Room 5

Highlights

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

Room 3

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
$48 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Kerk Street, De Rust, Western Cape, 6650

What's nearby

  • De Rust Memorial Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Meiringspoort - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 38 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Cango Caves - 59 min drive - 63.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Coffee Shop and Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Village Trading Post - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herrie Se Plek - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaalgat Kudu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Die Groen Bliktrommel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Housemartin Guest Lodge

Housemartin Guest Lodge is a great choice for a stay in De Rust. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite horse riding/rentals. Other highlights at this Colonial guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1885
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 12 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 95 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

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

Is there a pool at Housemartin Guest Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Housemartin Guest Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Housemartin Guest Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Housemartin Guest Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Housemartin Guest Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does Housemartin Guest Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Housemartin Guest Lodge like?
Housemartin Guest Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from De Rust Memorial Church and 9 minutes' walk from Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
m, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

John, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Diana, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rodney, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very Good

Sehr schönes B&B im ländlichen Stiel ca. 1920
Sehr nette Gastgeber alles sauber und ein schön gepflegter Garten. Kann es gut weiter empfehlen.
Gordon, 1-night trip
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