De Oude Huize Yard

De Oude Huize Yard is part of a 150-year old historical house in Harrismith. We offer exceptional accommodation and the food we serve are freshly prepared. You have to book for dinner in advance as we serve a three-course dinner only on request.

We offer accommodation in the Eastern Free State. We are en-route to the Drakensberg, from Johannesburg or OR Thambo International Airport. De Oude Huize is also within easy access from the N3 en-route to Durban, and within easy access from the N5 en-route to Bloemfontein. Our establishment is in procimaty to the Drakensberg, Sterkfontein Dam and Battlefields.

We offer a romantic and historical ambiance. Experience our historical tour through town in a 1948 Chevy.

Our rooms are all en-suite with private entrances. We also have a live-in artist specializing in beautiful wrought-iron pieces. Flowers are grown and displayed for the pleasure of our guests. Our dinners, on request, are prepared with home-grown produce and we support local farmers for only the freshest produce.

Please note, we regret but no Children under the age of 12.

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Reviews

  • "A Haven with Character"

    15 August 2017

    "Our overnight stay at De Oude Huize Yard was excellent in every way. Total comfort - complete with cozy fire for a chilly night. The breakfast was delicious and not the usual fare served elsewhere. Hennie and Sandra were gracious hosts and so very interesting. A true delight we hope to repeat on one of our next travels."

  • "Awesome"

    23 March 2015

    "It was awesome staying at De OUde Huize! The decor and view really is something out of a story book. The breakfast and the service was amazing.<div><br /></div><div>Thank you for you hospitality!</div><div><br /></div>"

  • "Excellent hospitality"

    14 December 2014

    "We stayed for a second time at this wonderful B&B. Excellent hospitality and we can highly recommend it."

  • "Unique experience"

    03 August 2014

    "It's a very different kind of feeling to stay here. It took me a century back, when we got in there. Hennie is a very friendly host. Overall enjoyed my stay!"

  • "This is a real Guesthouse!"

    06 June 2014

    "Excellent, cosy, warm and friendly - really enjoyed my stay there"

  • "Harrismith gem"

    01 March 2014

    "Welcoming hosts who were attentive to all detail. Delightful historical restored house with fascinating memorabilia artfully displayed throughout. Beautiful garden with unique artwork by the host framing a view of the Platberg. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Thoroughly recommend this B&B as a place to stay on the N3"

  • "Really enjoyed our stay"

    07 January 2014

    "We really enjoyed our recent stay at De Oude Huize Yard. This lovely rustic vintage style guesthouse is unique with a rich history. Our hosts, Hennie and Sandra, were very friendly and they made us feel at home. The breakfast was very delicious! We will visit again."

  • "Fantastic!"

    07 January 2014

    "Best B&B we've ever stayed at. Unique house and the food is excellent. Highly recommended!"

  • "Very nice stay"

    30 September 2013

    "We enjoyed our stay. The service was good. Rooms were decorated nicely with vintage finds and were comfortable. We arranged a dinner which was well prepared and presented well and was very tasty. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also very good! Overall we enjoyed it."

  • "Outstanding!"

    06 August 2013

    "What a surprise De Oude Huize Yard was! For most people, Harrismith is just the town you drive through or stop to refuel on your way to/from the coast do yourself a favour and stay over at this second oldest historic house filled with the warmth and hospitality from Sandra and Hennie.The home cooked dinner and breakfast were deliciously prepared by Sandra and served by Hennie with great care. The luxury room was cosy with the warmth of the fireplace and dcor.We would certainly stay at De Oude Huize Yard again, thank you Hennie and Sandra"

  • "A great stay"

    23 July 2013

    "From the moment we arrived at De Oude Huize, we felt right at home, and were so well looked after! So much attention to detail everywhere, the food was out of this world."

  • "Lovely atmosphere"

    13 June 2013

    "Lovely warm atmosphere and a great overnight stay!"

  • "Platberg view"

    03 June 2013

    "Hennie and Sandra are wonderfully attentive hosts with a creative eye and willingness to share a story or two around the roaring fireplace. The yester-year feel and ambience sets a lovely stage for all the scrumptious meals. Definitely worth a visit to be transported back to the elegantly historic days of Harrismith!"

  • "We'll be back again"

    20 December 2012

    "Our family spent a night at De Oude Huize this December. We really had a lovely stay and were very impressed with Hennie and Sandra's incredible hospitality and willingness to go out of their way to make our experience extra special. The food was fabulous and the decor and the grounds are well-maintained with an incredible amount of attention paid to each little detail. We will certainly be back again and highly recommend this establishment."

  • "Excellent"

    11 December 2012

    "Excellent in all respects. Wonderful hospitality and food."

  • "Pragtige"

    11 November 2012

    "Pragtige plek om te bly ons kamer was uit 'n tyd lank gelede pragtig. Het so welkom gevoel kan dink dit is jou goeie vriende."

  • "De Oude Huize Yard"

    25 October 2012

    "Staying in De Oude Huizen Yard was an experience. This is a beautiful place. Hospitality like never experienced. Rooms are beautiful and the breakfast was out of this world!"

  • "Pleasant place to stay at...."

    27 August 2012

    "De Oude Huise Yard delivered yet again without fail. This was our second time with them, and I will recommend their place to any one passing Harrismith. It's home away from home. Hennie & Sandra are people loving that is what makes the stay with them memorable......"

  • "An oasis"

    09 July 2012

    "After a very long day's driving, this is a true oasis and deserves more than an overnight stay. Exceptionally welcoming and warm owners who really do take hospitality to a new level. The room was all the website promised (a refreshing change) and more. The breakfast was lovingly prepared and served and was good enough to keep us going all day. Top marks to Sandra, Hennie and staff - you really ended our holiday on such a good note."

  • "As warm and nourishing as grandma's kitchen"

    17 June 2012

    "We came back to Die Oude Huize Yard because our first experience was so wonderful. This time was just as warm and cosy. We love the touches of nostalgia, the style with which the rooms are decorated and the many little extras. Everything has an interesting story! Breakfast was equally delicious and the price is affordable. Thank you Sandra and Hennie for your welcoming warmth and the nourishing memories of our stay. We will be back!"

  • "A gem of a guest house"

    13 February 2012

    "From the moment we were welcomed by Hennie and Sandra, we felt at home at the charming Oude Huize Yard. Set in a beautiful garden, and with a wonderful view of the Platberg, the house is full of history and character. Our only regret is that we only got to stay for one night! Thank you Hennie and Sandra for your hospitality, and sharing your beautiful home."

  • "Awesomely homely!"

    23 December 2011

    "We were welcomed and made to feel at home from the very first, to the very last moment. The room was neat and the décor fitted superbly. The breakfast was top notch and the bottle of apricot jam was the cherry on top for a fantastic stay at De Oude Huize."

  • "An amazing stay"

    21 November 2011

    "What a memorable stay. Will definitely be returning. The service, hospitality and accommodation were truly amazing."

  • "Fantastic place"

    14 September 2011

    "A very comfortable place which is styled with love for history and details. Great dinner and lovely hosts. Go there!"

  • "A real gem"

    23 August 2011

    "If you are looking for the best mix of traditional and eclectic in the Free State, this is it. From the minute we arrived, the welcome was genuine and warm. We enjoyed the superb views from the garden loungers of the mountains, and a fire in the bedroom after dinner. Such a treat. Rooms are amazing, full of artifacts, antiques and curiosities. Oil lamps were lit in the evening and we had a fabulous meal. Great service. Seemed a shame it was only a one-night stop."

  • "We left smiling and content!"

    18 August 2011

    "After a long trip to the Free State, we stayed here en route to our home in Amanzimtoti. We felt welcome from the very first moment as the hosts were friendly and we were treated like royalty. We indulged ourselves in the historical trip in the old Chevy around Harrismith and were amazed how much interesting information there was to be shared about this "little" town! Sandra's delicious meals were of 5 Star quality, with a lovely home cooked taste and a definite air of sophistication. The "bits and bobs" that were found around the house and plot gave reminders of both new and old. The wrought iron works done by Hennie himself are very interesting indeed! The second oldest house in Harrismith was true to its original times in the themes throughout. Overall a lovely stay that did not burn a hole in our pockets but was honestly worth much more than we paid. Thank you Hennie and Sandra for priceless memories!"

  • "Thank you"

    29 July 2011

    "My daughters said the place was fantastic. The breakfast was outstanding. Thank you for looking after my children."

  • "Great"

    27 June 2011

    "We enjoyed ourselves so much. Next time we will make sure we stay longer. Even though it was freezing outside the inside was cosy and warm. The antique fireplace, wall panel heater, bathroom wall heater and electrical blanket all brought warmth and comfort. Thank you for your professional service as well. I know who to use for my next search of accommodation. I am very impressed with your follow-up service. Keep up the good work."

  • "Relax, read, recharge "

    26 December 2010

    "Dog-tired after a long trip from the Wild Coast, Hennie and Sandra made us feel instantly welcome. There vast collection of antique odds-and-ends is fascinating. Had to speed read through a fabulous set of Afrikana books. Breakfast was marvelous."

  • "Homely"

    30 November 2010

    "We had a very pleasent stay.We enjoyed our stay."

  • "Fantastic Welcome and Great Food"

    20 April 2010

    "Hennie and Sandra made us incredibly welcome,they were good company and perfect hosts.By the time we left we felt we had known them alwaysWe stayed only one night and were disappointed our visit was so brief.Dinner and breakfast were very good.We hope to visit South Africa again one day and would certainly stay at De Oude Huize Yard again."

  • "Thumbs up for De Oude Huize Yard"

    01 April 2010

    "I would have no hesitation in recommending this establishment.Our hosts, Hennie & Sandra Cronje, were friendly and attentive without overdoing it. They are very proud of their establishment and it shows.We were offered coffee and muffins which was not added to our bill.The breakfast was superb.I feel that it is great value for money and will stay there again without hesitation."

  • "All in all we had a lovely weekend."

    08 March 2010

    "What a great surprise to find De Oude Huize Yard and to experience the wonderful hospitality of Sandra and Hennie.They made us feel like we were long time family friends and allowed us to feel at home.The food was delicious and prepared with care."

  • "Two very nice days"

    24 February 2010

    "We had a very good time at De Oude Huize Yard and would rather stay longer. This is a nice and individual place. Friendly hosts and large clean rooms with lovely antique interior. Not to forget the tasty food for breakfast and dinner."

  • "What an exciting experience! "

    06 January 2010

    " The best part of my December 2009 holiday was sharing it with the Cronje family!Thank you for making my stay over at De Oude Huize a pleasure!Will definitely visit again!"

  • "A wonderfull stay"

    10 November 2009

    "This place is a dream to stay, with a lot off hospitality and love. The house is a wonderful place with a very good quality.You may not miss the diner, every evening Sandra will cook a delicious meal and Hennie serve you the best wine there is.For us the best stay for a good beginning of a holiday in South Afrika."

  • "De Oude Huize"

    21 September 2009

    "It was one of my most enjoyable stays, away from home. I appreciated the personal touch and attention, it made the fact of being away from home just more bearable. Hennie and Sandra, thank you for your warm welcome. It felt like we were old friends getting together after seeing each other a long time again.I recommend it to anybody that want to stay over in Harrismith that they can stay with Hennie and Sandra at De Oude Huize."

  • "Excellent food and hospitality! "

    02 September 2009

    "Beautiful decor! would definitely stay over again when passing that way!"

  • "Gr8 Stay"

    27 July 2009

    "We absolutely loved our stay at the Oude Huize Yard and our hosts really made us feel at home. the decor and feeling of the house is quite unique and a real experience.We had a suburb dinner made by Sandra and excellent breakfast by Hennie :-).we would definitely stay over at the Oude Huize again and can recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in Harrismith. "

  • "Enjoyable"

    20 July 2009

    "We were very pleased, and will go again if ever we go that way."

  • "Very comfortable"

    14 July 2009

    "We slept over for only one night. Hennie and Sandra made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed everything even the food. We had a good night's sleep and was very comfortable. ThanksDenise Eilers and fam (Kathu)"

  • "Gerrit and Anita Bleeker, 35 years married."

    03 May 2009

    "Our experience at De Oude Huize Yard we will cherish and take with us for the rest of our remaining lives. The reason being that it brought back memories and a part of our live that has been long forgotten, never more talked about and went missing during our lives. The service and attention we received were excellent and our host and hostess made us feel very much at home with a sense of belonging there. Definitely our sleepover stop should we travel that way again"

  • "What a lovely B&B in Harrismith!"

    23 February 2009

    " Hennie and Sandra is very hospitable - we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay there again"

  • "Enjoyable"

    13 February 2009

    "Different type of accommodation!! full of historyVery friendly and caring hosts (Sandra and Hennie)Maybe not everyones taste, in accommodation but I enjoyed."

  • "Extremely comfortable"

    17 November 2008

    "This annexe with rustic interiorand individual but classy charm was extremely comfortable, in additionthe superb cuisine by Sandra made this the best part of a month long trip for my husband and I. If we return to S Africa, another longer stay in De Oude Huize Yard will be top of our list ."

  • "Fabulous"

    09 October 2008

    "What a fabulous time we had at De Oude Huize Yard.Hennie and Sandra made us feel so welcome and fed us extremely well! The kids and I had a great time,we�re already talking about our next visit."

  • "Stay was excellent. "

    01 September 2008

    "Property still in process of finalization. VERY nice ambient atmosphere."

  • "An undiscovered Gem. "

    03 August 2008

    "We really enjoyed the friendliness, stay over, food and tour of the town in an old Chevvy....Great!!"

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