Bartholomew's Loft, located in the historic town of Grahamstown, offers both self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodations. This renovated property is within 0.9 mi 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 0.6 mi walk away. Rhodes University is only 0.9 mi from Bartholomew’s Loft, or guests can take a trip to the Sunshine Coast beaches, a 37 mi drive away. There is free, enclosed parking available at the loft and Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport are both within a 93 mi drive.

Couples in particular 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 (8.5)

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Grahamstown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gloria
    South Africa South Africa
    Nothing much just appreciated the hospitality. I would use it again. Red thank you for taking time to chat and assuring me that leaving my daughter at Rhodes is the best decision. Andiswa thank you.
  • Sinoxolo
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent service. Kind and respectful staff. The designing and preparation of room 3 upstairs was stellar.
  • 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...

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • 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
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Xhosa

    House rules

    Bartholomew's Loft takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Bartholomew's Loft accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

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

    FAQs about Bartholomew's Loft

    • Room options at Bartholomew's Loft include:

      • Family
      • Twin/Double

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Bartholomew's Loft can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

      • Swimming pool

    • The prices at Bartholomew's Loft may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Bartholomew's Loft is 2,450 feet from the center of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Bartholomew's Loft is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.