Another trip out to Oaklands, this time for two weeks in December over Christmas and New Year, to play a lot of polo and for two friends to get married. A fantastic trip, with the usual excellent level of service both for the whole stay, and for the three days of the wedding when the hotel was packed. Great food,... More

We had two fabulous nights at Oaklands - the cuisine and wine surpassed our expectations (the best seafood curry I've ever had) and we were able to celebrate our 14th Wedding Anniversary romantically (while Maggie - the Zulu Gogo looked after our kids). Walks, fishing, horse trails and lots for kids - trampoline, and assortment of jungle gyms, and a... More

Our family group comprising 15 persons travelled to Oaklands from Gauteng, Durban and even Cape Town to celebrate my youngest sister's 60th birthday. We had the most memorable weekend with Annie, Caroline and Kathy. They pulled out all the stops to make our weekend wonderful! The accommodation and food was tops! Thank you to you and your excellent staff .... More

The food is divine, service impeccable. Stunning views! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the bass fishing, even caught one (accidentally) for the plate, which was cooked to perfection by the chef! Lovely horse ride into the countryside. The sisters who run the place are fun, professional and make you feel like part of the family! Loved it, will go back again... More

We are a family of 4 (2 adults, teenager and a 5yo) travelled to van Reenen MTB challenge and spent 2 nights at Oaklands Country Manor.It was one of the most enjoyable holidays for us and for kids, and we all wished to stay longer. Fantastic views from all rooms, swimming pool, 2 dams with canoes, endless walking trails for... More

We recently spent two days at Oaklands Country Manor and enjoyed outstanding hospitality and excellent cuisine in this largely undiscovered gem set amongst the hills of Van Reenen on the Free State Kwazulu Natal border. The three sisters who run this establishment, Lady Caroline, Annie and Cathy, are so warm and welcoming, one instantly feels part of the family. We... More

Our second trip to Oaklands, and first with the friends to whom we'd recommended this properly special place. Highly welcoming and professional, the relaxed family atmosphere is perfectly pitched. The staff are outstanding and will happily go to great lengths to make the stay an experience to remember. The polo was outsanding and the whole establishment seems to attract super... More

What an amazing place to go and have a polo holiday. Terrence our coach was just fantastic and I really learned a lot, it has a good arena and field along with a wooden horse for technique lessons. The whole place is in a fantastic setting and the 3 lovely sisters that run it really made us feel welcome and... More

Myself and a group of friends decided on Oaklands for a week's polo; this was the main effort and an excellent choice for the sport. They have a quick drying arena that is almost always ready for play and an immaculately groomed field. Terrence Spilsbury is the coach, an infinitely patient, genial, encouraging four goaler. He is top company both... More