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About this property

Historic Setting: Mountain View Country Inn in Lady Grey offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, work desk, and TV. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, local, barbecue grill, and South African cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and daily housekeeping ensure a comfortable stay. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Lady Grey Dam is 3.7 km away, offering hiking and cycling opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a very comfortable stay at the Mountain View Country Inn. Clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast and dinner was very good. The perfect stopover on our way home and to do some exploring of the area.
  • Shaun
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely olde world hotel built in the 1870s with a lot of the original floors and features retained . I booked a single room and was pleasantly surprised to be given a choice of double rooms :)
  • Luke
    South Africa South Africa
    A lovely nostalgic Inn. A majestic rich history well kept and clean. From the creaking floor boards to high pressed ceilings this Inn is quant, quite and welcoming.
  • Debbie
    South Africa South Africa
    Claire was a very attentive host and made sure I was comfortable. A very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Falla
    South Africa South Africa
    If you’ve been to Clarens before, and like an antique setup, this is one place you must add to your bucket list. Viewing that mountain first thing in the morning was priceless.
  • Debra
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely fantastic, Lovely and fresh. The diner for breakfast was fabulous aa was the Dinning room where we had a lovely homely meal.
  • Luyanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The fact that you can get access to go out at night and get back anytime you want to as you're given a key to the entrance. The food is very nice and affordable. The staff are very friendly.
  • Irene
    South Africa South Africa
    The warm and kind welcome. The staff so friendly and helpful. The owner is was so accommodating (my daughter had to join us on our first night unexpectedly and she assisted hassle-free) The meals are to die for, fresh warm served with a smile....
  • Gregory
    South Africa South Africa
    Old charm and as I remember allot of old times there was allot to see.
  • Shamiela
    South Africa South Africa
    great location and accommodating to our late check in

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dalene Moorcroft

Company review score: 8.2Based on 78 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

At Mountain View we focus on Personal Attention. We enjoy having a chat with you and can tell you about the history of Lady Grey and assist with the planning of tours and outings in the Lady Grey area. These include "Footsteps into the Past", "Visiting the Ghosts", Following the San (Bushman) Rock Art, Tracking the Rail (Hiking), Archery (learn how to shoot with a bow and arrow), Adventure Bike Tours (1 to 5 days), a day at the River (Fly Fishing, Swimming, Picnic) etc. Note that some of the tours must be booked well in advance. Book your accommodation and then contact us to assist with the planning of your Adventures in and Around Lady Grey. We also respect your privacy and if you prefer being left in peace, that is what we will do just that.

Property information

Mountain View Boutique Hotel dates back to the 1870's when it was known as the Commercial Hotel. It changed owners and managers a number of times and has been in the care of the Oertel family since 2002. Otto and Dalene Oertel were both raised in Lady Grey. They left to study, lived and worked in Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Wolfsburg (Germany) and were thrilled when they were able to purchase the Hotel and return "home". Renovations and maintenance started in 2002 and continue as they strive to keep the building in good shape and maintain the charm and hospitality of the Edwardian era while constantly adding more comforts and modern technology. While many accommodation establishments often find themselves to be in the dark or without water, they have clean, drinkable, water from a strong bore-hole and a back-up system that keeps the lights working. Most rooms get water from solar geysers with an element which means you should still be able to have a warm bath or shower even if the power was out for the entire day. Daughter Danél Botha took over as part owner with her father, Otto. Mother, Dalene is still involved but with a focus on Tourism activities.

Neighbourhood information

Enjoy true old fashioned charm and the warm hospitality of Mountain View Country Inn when you visit Lady Grey. The architecturally impressive Edwardian Hotel is situated in the heart of Lady Grey and it faces the Witteberg Mountains in a most spectacular manner. Having a sundowner on the veranda can change one’s perspective of life forever. It is one of the oldest buildings in town and has a long and interesting History. The rooms are on-suite and vary in size from single to family suites. Each room is individually decorated and has its own character and style. There is sure to be one that tickles your fancy. It also has a Breakfast Room, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge and Conference Room. Beautiful antique furniture adorn most rooms and the feeling is clean, comfortable, warm and welcoming. All rooms have on-suite bathrooms and the usual guest amenities.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Sarah Bella's Coffee Shoppe
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
  • Lady Elizas Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

Mountain View Country Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.