A hidden gem in Irene! A well preserved, and independent museum with friendly knowledgeable staff an affordable @R50 per adult. Be sure to visit the adjacent restaurant or go on a walking trail with the kids or dogs!

Curious, fascinating museum and a lovely old school tea garden hidden away in the beautiful surroundings of a quiet little pocket of Centurion. Younger Smuts a remarkably resemblance Daniel Craig, who will play him within the decade, in an awkward epic critique of British liberal racist imperial splendour.

Wonderful, relaxing day with the girls.

Great day out with the kids, safe open and friendly. We walked the 2.3km trial with great elevated views of Irene and Centurion. The restaurant features liquor license, great steak and burger & chips. Have a English Scone, jam and cream with tea under the trees. Jungle gym and jumping castle.You can also visit the Jan Christian Smuts House museum or have a picnic on the grounds.Extra tips: Dog friendly. If you want to explore the area on bikes or motorcycles park your vehicle safely inside the grounds (R10 per vehicle) and have a sundowner afterwards at restaurant.

As always trail a pleasure and breakfast at Ouma Iesies

Nice to take the doggies for a walk. Restaurant scones are delish. They are kind by offering water bowls for the doggies. Only R 10 to get in.

Pleasant people, clean & beautiful environment and excellent service.

Very nice, and the tour of the house is recommended. Nice outing for the family. Also have picnic and hiking facilities

Used the picnic facilities, wooden furniture dilapidated and dirty, yet you have to pay R15 per person. Grounds not maintained, no grass at picnic site. Is aware it is just after winter. Nice jungle gym for kids. Will not visit or recommend this site for picnic.

An absolutely fantastic time spent at Jan Smuts House. Beautiful well kept property. Lovey tea Garden and a huge lawned area to have a picnic and let the children play. If you are energetic there is a wonderful circular hike to go on and explore the property... Well worth it. 🙂 Fantastic helpful ladies in the Smuts 🏡

Awesome place to visit and very dog friendly with a great historic atmosphere.

Nice place to visit and also to have a bite

A good restfull garden where you can pick nick at R15p/p donation.Restaurant.Museum.very beautifull now with the green spring leaves...

What a lovely experience, a museum with so much history and facts about Jan Smuts but also his wife Issie. She was such a powerful lady surviving the Anglo Boer war, WW1,WW2,Spanish Flu and the Great Deppression.The Ouma Issie tea garden is great.

Heaven on earth! Smuts House Museum and Ouma Isies Tea Garden

Was lots of fun went there with my dog! I took her for a walk, lovely path and then went to the restaurant next to the museum which was pet friendly! They even gave my dog some scrambled eggs for breakfast! Beautiful area loved it! Definitely will go back!

Friendly service in a nice setting. Food was tasty and they do offer doggy breakfasts for your four legged children as well. Pet friendly.

Great place to visit. History is fantastic.

Always a nice day out, lots to do and pet friendly.

The Oubas Trail is still open under level 3 lockdown. Great walk. Museum is unfortunately closed at present

Had a very pleasant 2nd visit. Delicious food, best ice cream ever, magnificent coffee and excellent table service. Enjoyed the lovely outdoor seating and tranquility. Will be back soon!

Great place for a short hike and for your dog to stretch their legs.

Place to relax and take in every thing around you

Lovely restaurant with manager enthusiastic and present. They still make real scones using ouma Issies recipe!

The Smuts House is an amazing place to visit and go back in time to an important time in our countrys history. Well kept and very informative.The house and the property is the actual residence in where general Smuts lived.There is a picnic area on the property as well as Ouma Issies Restaurant, named after general Smuts wife. The menu catera for breakfast and light lunch and the food is amazing, fresh and very well priced. Ideal place to host small functions such as baby showers, birthday parties etc.The property also has a big picnic area where visitors can bring their own food and drink and spend the day with the family under the huge old trees with a few ox-wagon randomely parked between thetrees. Bring camping chairs if you plan on a picnic, as this area is not completely covered with grass.Over weekends one can do runs on the adjacent property with Adventure Trails with distances between 2.5km and 15km along the Sesmylspruit and in the koppie behind Smuts House. These hikes / runs are pet friendly.We visit Smuts House at least once a month and it is really a gem.

Its an awesome hidden place, although there is very little signage (driving there you might get the feeling of being lost) once you get there you will be surprised with how much is hidden behind the trees.The is plenty of parking. The parking will cost you R10 at the entrance.There are restaurants, a museum, old stuff and more old stuff, a walking trail and many more relics..I advise you read a bit before you rock up.- plenty of

Food and service has always been great in the many years that I have been frequenting Ouna Issies Tea Garedn. Taking your furry child is also a bonus. A refreshing time out to just relax. The Place of Quiet offers you the opportunity to just be stil and reflect on whatever may be on your mind. For the more active, the 2.3 km Oubaas Trail that takes you to the top where the monument is, is well worth the walk with beautiful views. I can strongly recommend as a nice morning or day out.

Loved it! Great short hike. Clean and refreshing

Really interesting historical experience. The exhibits are very interesting and it is definitely worth a visit. It is a great day outing.

Its a favourite spot for tea and freshly baked scones, with thick farm cream. I was thrilled with the selection of plants for sale!

Its a little expensive for the restaurant and its a small kitchen so on busy days you might be waiting for your order a while, buts its really about the quaint, quiet atmosphere anyway, and the food is delicious. Museum is great and hiking trails are great for quick hikes, especially if you have a dog, great for a day out

Incredibly interesting. If history is your thing, dont miss out on this awesome experience. Well worth the R15 entrance fee! Be sure to support!

Very relaxing, good food, great staff. Interesting history

Very insightful tour back in time, and to walk the route Jan Smuts did was amazing to get to their final resting place. And what better way to end a good hike with freshly homemade lemonade and cake at Tannie Issies restaurant.

A must see for all South Africans. A strong, convicted politician, not perfect, yet obviously clearly not moved by material things. Highly intelligent, respected the world over, highly accomplished in many diverse arenas - politics, philosophy, botany; right down to his detailed fascination with herbs and grasses - who would have thought. Incredible homestead focusing more on the natural than the material. Much food for thought; and a beautiful shaded Tea Room set in peaceful Green Gardens all the more to make it a wonderful yet informative outing for the family. Well worth a visit - well worth the donation/adult to view the house - but allow at least an hour to carefully read through and internalise everything; just as it was when Smuts was there - even to the untouched, clearly expansive, fascinating personal library!

Very nice , well maintained, can walk you 4 legged friends, some awesome walking trails and scenery. The restaurant sells well priced and tasty food...

Very interesting well organized. Isies teagarden also a delight. Good service food scrumptious. Worth a visit

The residence of the prominent South African Statesman Jan Smuts. The house has been well maintained and includes many historic relics that provide quite an interesting glimpse back in time, and paint a portrait of whom Jan Smuts was an the role he played in the early days of the Republic of South Africa.The tour is not very expensive and there is a free 30min hike up to the Smuts family memorial that provides some scenic views where one would not expect to find them.There is also a market held every weekend showcasing goods produced by locals. So i would recommend a visit then.

Top and best service by the waiter, really made us feel at home. The museum round was also interesting to explore. Nice visit and would definitely come back.

Really well looked after. Very interesting. Lady at the museum was so helpful and friendly. Thank you. Coffee shop very good.

My reason for the 3 stars. The museum was pretty cool. (star) the scenery was amazing (star) the coffee was warm (star)We arrived there just before 9am in the morning. We ordered a breakfast and coffee before we went to the museum.The breakfast came and it was cold..Other than the food being cold it was pretty enjoyable. Just eat beforehand.

EXCELLENT!! Friendly fast, personal service, delicious, well presented food. Devine milkshakes! Great price!!

Always pleasant to go on a hike here and enjoy coffee and snack afterwards.

Excellent food at Ouma Isies Restaurant.

Lovely trail walk with dogs.Much needed tea at oumas tea garden

Such a lovely hidden gem for those with craving for history. The Smuts House is nestled in a forest - more like a park really - with lots of history to learn about General Smuts and his family. Oumas Tea Garden offers some snacks and refreshments for the weary visitors.

Did the Oubaas trial today. Was good fun.

Excellent 10 km trail run, the first 5km out in the open over the koppie and the second 5 along the river through the woods. Very friendly crew. Afterwards we had a lovely breakfast at the tea garden with great homemade ginger beer. Will definitely be back

A hidden gem. Beautifully scenic and peaceful walk

Amazing historical place with a great chance to learn about an important part of our countrys history. Definitely worth the visit and if you like a walk. The monolith on the top of the hill is amazing

We only go here to walk with our dogs...and it is amazing!! There are various trails which is well marked with white paint markers. The walk next to the stream is breathtaking!

Had a lovely family lunch at the restaurant. Wonderful facilities and pet-friendly.

If you have driven the black Cadilac or slept on the horse hair bed ...Then we are equals ...There is a long story here ...Lets just say that I was a VIP driver in 1985 and had both such opportunities. .. and it was as a result of boredom whilst waiting for the late night whiskey lubricated meetings to run dry ...Enough said ... I have not just seen history ... I have relived, felt and dreamt it too.(I have also had the distinct privilege of looking upon the white sands of the Shoshi River from South African soil ... Whilst watching the baboons border breach from Zimbabwe on the right ... to Botswana on the left ... all the while very comfortably seated on international Statesman General Jan Smuts doorless brick sh*t house! ) LOL

Good vibesGood foodGreat peopleNice walk with my dogs

A wonderful display of history. Friendly staff and a lovely tea garden where one can enjoy a well priced meal or drink under the trees.Dogs are allowed and there is a walking trail available.

Lovely outdoors experience

This place has historic significance. The presence of a great South African - General Jan Smuts and Issie in this their home is palpable. His spartan life style, his connection with great events such as the South African War, both World Wars, the founding of the United Nations and his interest in botany and philosophy. Very well worth a visit. There is a small coffee kiosk and outdoor dining area. The original corrugated iron re-used British officers mess building from 1900 and converted to a home is there. His official car used during the 1940s together with ordinance such as howitzers and other military vehicles scattered about the grounds can be seen. The walk to Smuts koppie is worth doing for experiencing the peacefulness of the surrounding unaltered veld. Takes one back to another era.

Superb, tranquil, deserves our support.

Love this place. The trail is beautiful. Great short hike in n forest in the middle of n busy town.

A pleasant walk, i do think the trails can be marked better, also will help to provide some dustbins for the good citizens picking up after their fur babies.Loved the coke float and scone at the restaurant.

Beautiful setting. Very well maintained. We loved it

Beautiful gem. Kids friendly and lots to do with your family and kids.

R40 entrance fee lets you take yourself around the museum, some really interesting things to see like the broken knitting needles used by their children to dig out marrow. Will keep you busy a good 2 hours if you take the time to read all of the information cards. Creaky floors... See for yourself.

Not to even think about. No service , pour management!

Always great to go there and be close to nature. Oom Jan and Tannie Iesies house is also great to visit

I have in my possesion a percil drawing of gen Smuts. Done by a prisoner (POW) in 1941.

Very well maintained, even the garden is well kept

It is absolutely peaceful and the people are so friendly... loved it 👌🏾

Good short hiking up and down the koppie....... restaurant also very good...

Even in rainy weather really nice. Restaurant limited menu however you can items to basis breakfast as you require.I recommend for peace and quiet.

Really enjoy the trial/walk.

Great pkace to walk tge dogs and enjiy a meal thereafter

Went there to view the historical house. Coffee was excellent and the relaxing environment was enjoyable.

Good experience, restaurant is popular and nice dog walks with Pretoria Dog Rescue hosting a fund raising event

Good variety of food, clothes, jewellery, coffee, gifts, ornaments, too much to mention, you must go there to experience for yourself!! 👍

Great hiking and piekniek.

Devine food served there.

Very quaint place with a wonderful atmosphere.

Just stunning, what a lovely place to go for a walk

Lovely place for a hike with your dogs! :)

Love it there and my doggie love the outing

What a lovely place to spend the afternoon! It is well kept and looked after. Very enriching experience with reference to historical events. Go & see for yourself!

Still a nice museum. Nice walks and bird life too

Great outdoors venue.Great food.Please provide paper towels in the ablutions.

Stunning walking hike. Not wheelchair accessible. Loved it.

Lovely place, friendly service and great place to relax

Wonderful outside area. Friendly staff. Very peaceful and full of history

To much to take in on one visit.Really worth the visit.The tea garden worth visiting.

Place is beautifully kept. Atmosphere great

If youre interested in some history of South Africa, you cant go wrong with a visit to this small but fascinating museum. Its currently closed due to the COVID-19 situation, but there is a wonderful eatery on the premises, plus a 2.3km walking/hiking trail on the premises too. Good times!

Amazing for hiking and outdoor fun with the whole family.

Open space, beautiful trees, nice restaurant.

Nice walk. Trails are short but has history. And koffie shop there for rest and a nice breakfast. R10 entry per car. Dogs on leash. R10 per dog.

South Africa real history! Just awesome

It was ok, the drive out there was something to do and the drive back was even better. The house is lovely and thats all Im going round say about that.

The Smuts House Museum seeks to represent faithfully the life-style and multi-facetted career of one of South Africas greatest sons

Great place to take a walk in the country side and nice coffee shop for a snack afterwards interesting venue worth a visit

Pet friendly, wonderful walks in beautifully maintained grounds. Lovely restaurant with fabulous staff.

Beautiful setting. Rich in South African history.

Amazing history and great detail