Title: Bartholomew's Loft Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse in Makhanda with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool ![The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/ddf3315c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bartholomew's Cottage | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/79dc763a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e1897a4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/a415c811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/33a60a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bartholomew's Loft welcomes travelers with a charming garden and playground. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool with comfy loungers for sunbathing. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping £49 includes taxes & fees 18 Sept - 19 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ![Bartholomew's Loft | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/61175597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bartholomew's Loft ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds ![Garden Cottage Self-catering | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/b0f2bfe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Cottage Self-catering ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ![The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/f74a138f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Corner House - Double room ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![The Corner House - Self Catering | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/b66262cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Corner House - Self Catering ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Bartholomew's Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e687f996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bartholomew's Cottage ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Settler Cottage Apartments 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Garden Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/2c61f88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Cottage ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGrahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGrahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.31325%2C26.52986&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TsLPvSICQiqVv3XK-GzxfZKGhag=) 1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139 #### What's nearby - Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Rhodes University - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile - St Andrew's College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬17 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk - ‪Redwood Spur Steak Ranch - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Bartholomew's Loft Property highlights Consider a stay at Bartholomew's Loft and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Bartholomew's Loft boast comforts, such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Plasma TVs with digital channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Plasma TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Desk chair - Fireplace - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.00 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 per person - Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.00 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### Property is also known as Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft House Bartholomew's Loft Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Makhanda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bartholomew's Loft have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bartholomew's Loft? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bartholomew's Loft on 18 Sept 2025 start from £48.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Bartholomew's Loft pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Bartholomew's Loft? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bartholomew's Loft? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Bartholomew's Loft? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability). ### Where is Bartholomew's Loft located? > Situated in Makhanda, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Observatory Museum and Elizabeth Salt Monument. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and Albany History Museum Complex are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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