This small and friendly backpackers is located in a cheerful old house with a big shady garden, a large swimming pool (totally essential in summer), a lazy lounging terrace for scrumptious ostrich egg breakfasts and a starlit braai that grills delicious ostrich steaks and vegetarian delights. A roaring fire warms the lounge on cold nights.

The lodge offers comfortable single, double, triple and family rooms (some with en-suite facilities), a spacious dorm and shady camping spots as well as a self-catering flat.

Situated in a leafy and historic neighbourhood, it is a peaceful place that's just a short walk away from the town centre.