La Plume Guest House

La Plume Guest House Guest House accommodation in Oudtshoorn Western Cape

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 044 272-7516
Cell: 082 820 4373
Fax: 044 272-7516
Physical Address
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

2 Family Unit(Cottage) 4 Luxury en-suite 2 Single rooms

La plume is the working ostrich, alfafa and vineyard farm, with spectacular views of the Swartberg Mounteins and Oliphant River Valley. A warm welcome awaits this charming Victorian homestead dating back to 1902. Bartel and Karin off extraordinary hospitals. A warm welcome awaits at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead, where Karin has combined old world charm with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention. With private entrances, sunny verandahs and elegant, comfortable antiques, the air-conditioned bedrooms offer TV, mini bar, and abundant comforts.

Like the vast open Karoo landscape, stretching from the veranda across the Olifant’s River valley to the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in the far distance, the suites and the luxury rooms at La Plume are spacious and a cool rampart against the hot Karoo sun.

Rich fabrics blend with the aromas of polished wood and tanned leather. Selected pictures bridge the chivalric charm of carefully selected antique furniture lovingly collected over many years and modern amenities so effortlessly blended by Karin’s elegant hand. The attention to detail that marks every room defines the La Plume experience – sumptuousness.

Bartel du Toit is a longstanding successful farmer and carries the proud agricultural heritage of his father, and his father's father before him. By the early 1900's Bartel's grandfather already served the community with pioneer farming technology. This spirit of innovation was perpetuated by the introduction of ostrich and vine by Bartel's father and continues to this day. Karin loves people and things of beauty, and when family circumstances made the homestead available she warmed to the idea of creating a superior hostelry… the La Plume Guest House was born.

In July 1997 Bartel and Karin received their first three guests – they had three rooms, three cats, three dogs… and three children. The venture was successful – everything grew: the cats, the dogs, the children… and the business.

With the fourth generation Du Toit's – Matthys (named after his grandfather, and now 16) and Lize-Jean (13) and Luther (11) – growing up rapidly , the third generation Du Toits of La Plume decided in 2005 to open their graceful Victorian homestead of 1902 completely for the enjoyment of visitors to Oudtshoorn: one of South Africa’s “must sees”.

While Bartel continued to successfully farm ostriches and dispense of his duties as a director of the Co-op, Karin steered La Plume to an award-winning, accredited guest house offering exceptional country style and refined living.

Accommodation

The rooms are not numbered; the rooms bear names – different types of ostrich feathers grace the doors to rooms, each with an individual unique signature of colour and aroma and furnishing.

The Plume Cottage

A family cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges and a kitchenette is available for groups or a family wanting space as well as privacy. This cottage can be turned into two separate luxury suites.

ATTRACTIONS - THINGS TO DO

La Plume is a working ostrich, vine, cattle and alfalfa farm and a tour, with owner Bartel, by prior arrangement, to see first hand the activities on a commercial farm is a must for anyone visiting the Klein Karoo.!

There’s bird watching and hiking among the fynbos and rare succulents. Mountain biking and cycling. There are leisurely walks in complete safety and solitude. Take a balloon flight and visit the world’s only meerkat (mongoose – cat-like predators) conservation program where you can walk with these little “earth people” and be at one with nature. The location puts guests within easy access to natural hot springs, nature and wildlife reserves, the Cango Caves, ostrich show farms and wine estates. (Ask Karin to prepare a picnic basket to take on your excursions.)

You will be unable to resist the sparkling pool set among lush lawns and with never-ending views when you return after a day's activity.

And then… then there is special surprise from time to time, when La Plume offers a view on the High Five: stargazing with a Southern sky expert.

SERVICES & FACILITIES

And then there are the dinners… the crown on a day of enrichment: Delectable cuisine in peaceful rural surroundings, designed to satiate all the senses. Indulge yourself in the romantic ambiance of candlelit dinners with traditional ostrich fillet and other home cooked delicacies.

And then… then there is special surprise from time to time, when La Plume offers a view on the High Five: stargazing with a Southern sky expert.

Before you retire to carefree dreaming.

RATES

Superior Suite : R825.00p.p.breakfast included
Honeymoon Suite : R640.00p.p.breakfast included
Luxury Double/Twin : R640.00p.p.breakfast included
* Single rates availible on request
*Child rates availible on request

R195p.p. for Dinner
R150p.p. for Farm Tour
10% discount on Winter Rates
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will still fondly cherish long after you have stayed with us.