Bartholomew's Loft, situated in the historic town of Grahamstown, offers both self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation. This renovated property is within 1.5 km of Rhodes University. The apartment has a spacious dining/lounge area featuring traditional wooden furniture and high ceilings. All of the accommodations contain private bathrooms, which come with free toiletries. All of the rooms are self-catered and contain a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and stove. The Loft buildings are located in Grahamstown, with a lively restaurant and bar scene, only a 1 km walk away. Rhodes University is only 1.5 km from Bartholomew’s Loft, or guests can take a trip to the Sunshine Coast beaches, a 60 km drive away. There is free, enclosed parking available at the loft and Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport are both within a 150 km drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    Sindiswa
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was very neat, and it smelled fresh. The was no noise at night I slept very well,and the staff service was excellent.
  • Dayo
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were very helpful both during the check in as well as afterwards
  • Mamolupe
    Lesotho Lesotho
    Breakfast was good and the location was convenient for us.
  • Philippa
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely building...old stonework, high ceilings, wooden floors, very comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Super friendly staff, swimming pool a bonus and nice hang out space.
  • Thunyiswa
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great and the place is centrally located, very convenient.
  • Carlyn
    South Africa South Africa
    We traveled from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown to be at a funeral. Thank you for your great hospitality. I have stayed here before and as always it's amazing!
  • Melissa
    South Africa South Africa
    Great decor throughout the place. Room size was amazing, clean and warm with everything we needed and more.
  • Abena
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful furnishings, and such a lovely space. Very convenient location. Staff were so friendly.
  • Mzwanele
    South Africa South Africa
    We were able to check in after 00:00 The parking was safe The Amenities were exceptional
  • Senzo
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is good 👍 although it was my short stay but I promise but I did enjoyed myself to be there and I hope I will visit the in a near future . We received a warm welcome and stay was up to standard . I have forgotten my shirt there but I...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 226 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Barthololmew’s Loft offers self-catering and guest house accommodation in Grahamstown. We are ideally situated within easy walking distance from Grahamstown’s city centre; just 600m from the Cathedral in High Street and 1km from the Drosdy Arch at the entrance to Rhodes University. This beautifully renovated property is full of character offering accommodation in The Loft, The Cottage, The Corner House and The Garden Cottage. Bartholomew’s Loft forms part of the historic Artificer’s Square; the intersection of Cross and Bartholomew Street which is the old artisan quarter of 1820 Grahamstown. Many restored original houses, now National Monuments, reflect a number of 1820 Settler architectural styles and wagon stones and cobbled gutters still exist. There is secure off-street parking, DSTV and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Breakfast is available to all guests and dinner can be provided upon request.

Languages spoken

English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bartholomew's Loft
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    • 24-hour front desk

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Wellness

      • Sun loungers or beach chairs

      Languages spoken

      • English
      • Xhosa

      House rules
      Bartholomew's Loft takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 14:00
      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
      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.

      Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 18
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Cards accepted at this property
      American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted
      Parties
      Parties/events are not allowed
      Quiet hours
      Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Bartholomew's Loft in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

      Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

      In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

      Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

      FAQs about Bartholomew's Loft

      • Yes, Bartholomew's Loft is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Bartholomew's Loft is 800 yards from the centre of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Bartholomew's Loft may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Bartholomew's Loft offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Swimming Pool
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Check-in at Bartholomew's Loft is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Room options at Bartholomew's Loft include:

        • Family
        • Twin/Double
      • Guests staying at Bartholomew's Loft can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • À la carte
        • Breakfast to go