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Woodcutter's Bush Camp at The Old Trading Post

Luxury tent

The Old Trading Post 17 Die Vleie / The Lakes Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
5 mentions

This business advertises itself as - pet friendly - and as such I phoned to conf…

Renee and her husband were very friendly and made my stay comfortable

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Tent was comfortable and all facilities were great

Peace and quiet

Great location
2 mentions

Located close to lovely walks alongside the river, close to Wilderness and 20 km…

as we has a secluded location, which i will say was very pleasant, we kept ourse…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

The room was wonderful, clean, and perfect to spend a night

Good value
1 mentions

Should you like a river cruise as an extra activity at a fair price

Overview

Set in Wilderness, 2.7 km from Wilderness Beach, Woodcutter's Bush Camp at The Old Trading Post offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. The property features mountain and inner courtyard views, and is 7.7 km from Lakes Area National Park. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a fridge and kitchenware. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the luxury tent. Barbecue facilities are included and guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. George Golf Club is 27 km from Woodcutter's Bush Camp at The Old Trading Post, while Outeniqua Pass is 30 km away. The nearest airport is George Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Stefanus Petrus

family_with_children

April 11, 2026

10

We enjoyed the stay.

It felt like the bush but yet it was close to everything.

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De Villiers

family_with_children

March 14, 2026

7

I will visit again and recommend it to all.

Peaseful amosphere. Fresh air. Calmness.

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Lente

couple

December 25, 2025

10

Beautiful spot, feels like you’re completely enveloped by nature. A bird watcher’s dream!

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Dominique Nell

family_with_children

May 19, 2025

10

Happiness is...

Love it

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Nicole

family_with_children

April 7, 2025

1

Nothing

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Carl

solo_traveller

February 8, 2025

9

Great place to stay

Loved this place. Very peaceful. Tent was comfortable and all facilities were great. Located close to lovely walks alongside the river, close to Wilderness and 20 km from Sedgefield.

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Derrin

extended_group

January 31, 2025

10

Glamping experience at an affordable price. Would definitely recommend it to others looking to glamp

Even though the camp is next to the main guesthouse it is still private and surrounded by reeds all around. It does feel you're in the bush, while in civilization. The whole glamping experience is very nice with everything you may need in the kitchen.

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Sandra

couple

October 11, 2024

6

A much needed breakaway from normal everyday life

Peace and quiet

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Dean

family_with_children

September 30, 2024

1

They have a very erratic dog on the premises...one of the owners' pets...... This business advertises itself as - pet friendly - and as such I phoned to confirm that my 3.5-month-old puppy would be OK... I was assured that all would be fine...on arrival I was told that one of their dogs was "a bit wary of strangers but not to worry"... the following morning his dog proceeded to show aggressive tendencies towards my dog even nipping him without provocation.....as we has a secluded location, which i will say was very pleasant, we kept ourselves restricted to our encampment and kept the two dogs apart....a mild inconvenience but we were enjoying our stay....however the following evening myself and my 9 year old son went exploring the hotel and the grounds...(without our puppy)....on arrival to the patio area that leads to the reception door we were met with the awakening dog halfway down the patio area. Wary of the dog's nature from our experience earlier, we both stopped about 10 feet away from the dog.... she approached us growling but still wagging her tail, proceeded to walk up to me and bite my arm.... painfully and hard enough to draw blood through my jumper... the owner's response upon seeing the mark was..."the blood will show through in a minute and have i seen the other tent with its beautiful location. There was no reaction to this happening as if it was the first time...it seemed that it was a regular occurrence that pet owners should accept as part of the journey of being a pet owner. Both of my children are dog lovers and could easily have approached this dog in a pet friendly location with feelings of security and safety to be rewarded with what i consider quite a savage bite....my young son observed me being bitten and was quite shaken...my 11 year old hearing the story spent the rest of our stay worried about being attacked every time he or the puppy ventured out of our secluded campsite. Very sad ...

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Thendo

family_with_children

September 24, 2024

10

Amazing glamping experience with children

It was an amazing experience. My children loved the glamping experience and the place was fully kitted with all the essentials. I would absolutely recommend it for anyone who is skeptical about camping in the woods

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Brendan

family_with_children

April 21, 2024

4

the camp is fair but just not for me.

not much

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Secilia

solo_traveller

April 3, 2024

10

Renee and her husband were very friendly and made my stay comfortable. The Nest was very comfy. I loved the outdoor shower. They accidentally took me to the wrong tent a bit luxurious with the sun and a nice view and let me stay at no extra cost. They also offer boat rides in the river. Should you like a river cruise as an extra activity at a fair price. They also gave me a lift to my pick-up point, which I really appreciated.

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koos

extended_group

February 27, 2024

7

The tents we placed in the garden.

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Tselmuun

family_with_children

January 31, 2024

10

Great adventurous accommodation. Perfect for families!

It was a beautiful glamping set up with everything you need and more. Thank you again to the hosts!

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Nikki

family_with_children

January 16, 2024

10

Peaceful serenity

We loved the feeling of complete freedom, detached from society in a little haven all to ourselves.

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Wilson

couple

January 15, 2024

10

We had a lovely stay at a lovely location. Would definitely recommend.

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Wayne

family_with_children

January 10, 2024

8

Most enjoyable.

Atmosphere was fantastic. We have never done glamping before. Very pleasant change.

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Badenhorst

family_with_children

December 24, 2023

8

Beautiful setting. Cool under the trees.

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Anastasia

couple

December 22, 2023

9

Overall, I had a great experience in this cute tent. The owner was incredibly helpful, and the amenities were great. The room was wonderful, clean, and perfect to spend a night. I would suggest to stay more than a night to enjoy it all.

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Cate Erlank

solo_traveller

September 1, 2023

10

Fantastic venue, wonderful hosts, just what the doc ordered.

The woodcutters bush camp at the old trading post was just what I needed. Time spent under the trees with the sounds of birds all around was so rejuvenating. Everything you need is there, & if you need anything else you can ask the owners. I decided to make a fire. I asked about wood. Next thing I knew, there was a crate of wood & some firefighters by the camp fire! The bed was comfy, the dogs friendly, the outdoor bathroom was quaint. Also, when I arrived there I was able to buy delicious bread made that morning by Rene. She even had a litre of non-dairy milk for me to buy, after the spar in Wilderness disappointed!

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Bike tours

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking

Pool and wellness

Plunge pool, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Services

Laundry, Concierge service, Shared lounge/TV area

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:31 AM

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