La Plume Boutique Guest House | Oudtshoorn
La Plume is a Boutique Guest House with Spa on a working ostrich, alfalfa, and cattle farm offering spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley. A warm welcome awaits you at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead with its tranquil surroundings where old-world charm is combined with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention.
La Plume offers stylish luxury with a diverse range of accommodation from a Cottage, Private Farm Villa, Luxury Rooms to Luxury Junior Suite, Honeymoon and Superior Suites. With private entrances, sunny verandas and elegant, comfortable antiques, each of the 20 individually furnished air-conditioned units offer satellite television, free WiFi, minibar and abundant comforts.
The restaurant serves a full English Breakfast Buffet, lunch menu, picnic baskets, cheese platters and for dinner enjoy a Four Course Buffet with exceptional local wine in the candlelit dining room of the 1902 Victorian homestead.
Join the owner for an informative tour of this working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm. Learn about the day to day activities in the life of a full-time farmer and one of the few experts on the ostrich industry.
“Our philosophy is exclusivity and exceptional comfort with warm, personal attention in an environment conducive to the art of gracious living. La Plume welcomes you.”
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The crown jewels of La Plume are the five Superior Suites. Their private entrances open onto sunny verandas overlooking the expansive gardens ebbing away until your gaze meets the Swartberg Mountains in the distance. Indulge in the luxury of these Suites, adorned with rich fabrics, ostrich leather and carefully selected antiques where modern amenities and abundant comforts like cut crystal glasses were used to enhance your stay. The spacious open plan lounges boast comfortable arm chairs from where you can enjoy the view or a movie on the big screen TV. Disappear amongst bubbles in the large free standing tub positioned in the centre of the under floor heated bathroom with walk in shower and separate toilet.
Please note: We can accommodate up to two additional children with carry in single bed/s to sleep with adults in suite.
In-room facilities:
King or Twin Beds | Sleep 2 | 5 Suites | 90 Square Meters
Air Conditioner | Satellite TV | WiFi | Electronic Safe | Coffee & Tea with Fresh Homemade Rusks | Honesty Bar | Complimentary Port | Cut Crystal Glasses | Private Veranda & Private Entrance | European Plugs | Bathrobes, Towels and Slippers | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Under Floor Heating in the Bathrooms | Heated Towel Rail | Hair Dryer | Emergency Kit | Sewing Kit | Pool Towels Provided
Whether it is the warm colours, the white lace, the King size bed or the richness of the Persian rugs, La Plume's two Honeymoon Suites embody a feeling of romance and cosiness. Fluff up the pillows in crisp percale linen and stare out the bay windows at the magnificent Swartberg Mountains in the distance… or into each other’s eyes! The ambience of the suite is carried through to the spacious bathroom with its Victorian tub and taps, separate shower and fluffy white towels and bathrobes.
Please note: We can accommodate up to two additional children with carry in single bed/s to sleep with adults in suite.
In-room facilities:
King or Twin Beds | Sleep 2 | 2 Suites | 50 Square Meters
Complimentary Port | Air Conditioning | Electronic Safe | Satellite TV | Complimentary WiFi | Private Veranda and Private Entrance | European Plug | Honesty Bar | Coffee & Tea with Fresh Homemade Rusks | Cut Crystal Glasses | Bathrobes, Towels, Face Cloths and Slippers | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Hair Dryer | Sewing Kit | Emergency Kit | Pool Towels Provided
With their private entrances and sunny verandas, the luxury rooms sparkle like gems scattered across the lush garden. Each individually furnished room is decorated with the richest fabrics to enhance the various woods used in the antiques. Crisp white linen on thick, comfortable mattresses make for a relaxing night’s sleep. The birds in the garden will be the first thing you hear in the morning before stepping out of bed onto personalized Persian rugs: rejuvenated and ready for the sights and sounds the Oudtshoorn area has to offer. Plush towels, fluffy bathrobes and bathroom amenities are just a small part of the abundant comforts in each en-suite bathroom.
In-room facilities:
King, Queen or Twin Beds | Sleep 2 | 7 Rooms | 30 Square Meters
Complimentary Port | Air Conditioning | Electronic Safe | Satellite TV | Complimentary WiFi | Private Veranda and Private Entrance | European Plug | Honesty Bar | Coffee, Tea and Fresh Homemade Rusks | Cut Crystal Glasses | Bathrobes, Towels, Face Cloths and Slippers | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Hair Dryer | Sewing Kit | Emergency Kit | Pool Towels Provided
The Luxury Junior Suite is ideal for three adults travelling together or family with an older child favouring to sleep in a separate room. The suite consists of a queen master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom and lounge with single bed for third person. Crisp white linen on thick, comfortable mattresses make for a relaxing night’s sleep. The birds in the garden will be the first thing you hear in the morning before stepping out of bed onto personalized Persian rugs: rejuvenated and ready for the sights and sounds the Oudtshoorn area has to offer. Plush towels, fluffy bathrobes and bathroom amenities are just a small part of the abundant comforts in the en suite bathroom.
In-room facilities:
Queen & Single Bed | Sleep 3 | 1 Junior Suite | 40 Square Meters
Complimentary Port | Air Conditioning | Electronic Safe | Satellite TV | Complimentary WiFi | Private Veranda and Private Entrance | European Plug | Honesty Bar | Coffee, Tea and Fresh Homemade Rusks | Cut Crystal Glasses | Bathrobes, Towels, Face Cloths and Slippers | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Hair Dryer | Sewing Kit | Emergency Kit | Pool Towels Provided
The Plume Cottage consist of two interconnecting suites each with its own bedroom, full bathroom and lounge sharing a kitchenette. The Cottage is the ideal accommodation solution for your family or friends travelling together. Whether you choose the comfort of the veranda for a game of cards or just relaxing on the loungers underneath the big old date palm, you will have a bird’s eye view of your children playing on the vast rolling lawns. The peace and tranquility extends to the interior with the children having their own, separate suite via an inter-leading door. Both bathrooms have Victorian tubs, separate showers and double basins in marble-topped antiques.
In-room facilities:
Queen, Twin & Single Bed | Sleep 5 | 1 Cottage | 150 Square Meters
Complimentary Port | Air Conditioning | Electronic Safes | 2 x Satellite TV | Complimentary WiFi | Private Veranda and Private Entrance | European Plug | Honesty Bar | Microwave Oven | Two-plate Oven | Coffee & Tea with Fresh Homemade Rusks | Cut Crystal Glasses | Bathrobes, Towels and Face Cloths | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Hair Dryer | Sewing Kit | Emergency Kit | Pool Towels Provided
Experience life on an African Ostrich Farm like never before. This typical South African farm house is off the main property nestled among alfalfa fields overlooking ostrich enclosures and a mere 100 meters from the main homestead. The villa has 2 bedrooms each with its own full en-suite bathroom with all bathroom amenities, fluffy white towels and robes, a large open plan living- and dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with coffee and tea facilities. Enjoy satellite television in the spacious lounge or open the double doors onto the back veranda and watch playful baby ostriches only meters away (during breeding season), with the vast Olifants River valley and the Swartberg Mountains as a backdrop. Enjoy your own braai while watching the sunset colour the mountains in hues of purple and grey.
Please note: We can accommodate for occupancy up to 6 with carry in single bed/s when adding up to two additional children or adults.
In-room facilities:
2 x Twin Beds to be Converted King | 2 En-suite Bathrooms | Sleep 4 | 1 Villa - 50m off Property | 165 Square Meters
Complimentary Port | Air Conditioning | Electronic Safes | Satellite TV | Complimentary WiFi | Private Veranda and Private Entrance | European Plug | Honesty Bar | Microwave Oven | Kitchen Stove | Coffee & Tea with Fresh Homemade Rusks | Cut Crystal Glasses | Bathrobes, Towels and Face Cloths | Bathroom Amenities | Bath Salts and Bubble Bath | Hair Dryer | Sewing Kit | Emergency Kit | Pool Towels Provided
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Massages, Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Elephant-back Safaris, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Hot Air Ballooning, Massages, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
Join Bartel, the owner, for early morning coffee in the gazebo before an informative, pre-arranged tour of this sustainable working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm. Learn about the day to day activities in the life of a full time farmer, as well as the giant birds and the trials and tribulations of farming with them from one of the few experts on the ostrich industry.
Book with management. Subject to availability.
The Spa offers only the very best in terms of Treatments, Products, Luxury, Relaxation and Comfort. As an extension of La Plume Boutique Guest House, the same level of attention to detail can be found in the Spa. We believe that the small touches and unexpected extras enable us to exceed our guests` expectations and make them feel completely renewed, pampered and spoilt.
Our Spa facilities include the following:
- Reception Lounge
-Private Therapy Rooms
-Couple Treatment Room
-Rasul Chamber with separate shower
-Exfoliation & Body Wrap Therapy Room with shower
-Recovery Room
-Dressing Rooms with lockers
We offer an internationally recognized Retail Product, Clarins, as well as TheraVine, a prominent South African product.
To name but a few of our treatments on offer, we offer clients expertise in 100% manual method touch facials thanks to the power of plants, science and touch.
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-Couple Packages
-Bride and Groom Packages
-Special Occasions Packages
-Body Exfoliation & Wraps
-Rasul Ancient Arabic Bathing Ritual
-Cleanse and Contour Rituals
-Massages & Hot Stone Massages
-Manicures & Pedicures, Gel Overlays
-Waxing, Shaping & Tinting
-Bridal & Special Event Makeup
-Spray Tan
La Plume Restaurant
The English Breakfast buffet is the perfect start to a busy day with fresh fruit platters, a bread and cereal selection, cold meats and cheeses, as well as hot breakfast with special requests made to order.
We offer a daily lunch menu or picnic baskets for our guests exploring the wonders of Klein Karoo.
For dinner enjoy exceptional local wine and traditional home-cooked cuisine meticulously prepared by our chef and served in the spacious, candlelit dining room of the 1902 Victorian homestead.
Please inform us of special dietary requirements in advance.
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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4 Star
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
The Gallery Luxury Apartments | Knysna
This is definitely one of Knysna’s most luxurious accommodation offerings, The Gallery Luxury Apartments promises its guests superior location and exceptional comfort.
Located on the famous Garden Route, The Gallery Luxury Apartments is one of the most peaceful accommodation offerings you will find. The impeccably appointed Apartments offers tourists a gateway from the rush of large cities with many activities from boat cruises to restaurants, forest walks and shopping, all surrounded by the beautiful forests, indigenous bush and the peaceful lagoon with the ocean peeping at you through The Heads.
The Gallery Luxury Apartments allows it's guests to unwind with the charm of Knysna. Our spacious and luxury Apartments have everything that you will need to experience peace and tranquility. If you wish, within walking distance from you, you will find Knysna Fine Art Gallery, The Quays Waterfront, Thesen Island and many shops & restaurants, Knysna Yacht Club, Featherbed Restaurant / Cruise Café with it's fantastic boat cruises.
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Superb and very comfortable apartment for a couple +1 adult or 2 smaller kids. Basement parking, elevator access. Towels and Linen provided.
Personal laundry, housekeeping and breakfast can be arranged at add cost. Mini fridge.
North facing Studio Apartment suited for max 2 Adults with balcony looking down onto the Piazza and enclosed bathroom with shower.
Close to a number of restaurants and Knysna Quays Waterfront.
Very comfortable apartment, two bedrooms. each with en-suite bathroom, main with bath & shower, second shower only. Basement parking, elevator access. Personal Laundry, Breakfast and additional cleaning can be arranged at an additional cost.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Kayaking / Paddling, Museums, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Sailing, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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4 Star
Hotel
Garden Route Game Lodge | Albertinia
Garden Route Game Lodge is situated in Albertinia, South Africa, near the Albertinia Museum, the Theronsville Community Hall, Tuinplaas Tiny Town and the Boswa Survival Garden Route. Units feature air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, a minibar, a telephone, an en-suite bathroom, a shower and tea and coffee facilities. There is an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, a poolside terrace, a sauna and a steam room.
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Exclusive accommodation in luxury thatched chalets with en-suite bathrooms designed to offer guests complete comfort and relaxation in a beautiful setting. Twin or double beds.The rate includes bed & breakfast, dinner,2 game drives and reptile park visit.
Our spacious Lodge rooms combine luxury and comfort with an African theme. Complete with en-suite bathrooms, the Lodge rooms lead onto a West facing balcony The rate includes bed & breakfast, dinner, 2 game drives and reptile park visit.
This luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned free standing suite is our newest addition and offers a spacious room with private deck overlooking the game reserve. Décor is elegant, fresh and contemporary while maintaining earthy elements.
This luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned free standing two bedroom suite is our newest addition and offers a spacious main room plus additional room with private deck overlooking the game reserve. Décor is elegant, fresh and contemporary.
Family lodge rooms all have private viewing patios and en-suite bathrooms offering his and hers vanities, bath and shower. The rooms include a king-size bed and two sleeper couches with a cot available for infants.Convenient access to pools.
This luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned free standing two bedroom suite is our newest addition and offersa spacious main room plus additional room with private deck overlooking the game reserve. Décor is elegant, fresh and contemorary.
Deluxe Chalet offers ample space and additional comfort with careful attention to detail. The refurbished en-suite bathroom tastefully fitted with spacious shower, bath, double vanity and separate WC. Overlooks a lush valley of indigenous trees.
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Misty Waves Boutique Hotel | Hermanus
Absolutely stunning sea views from your luxurious bedroom make for perfect whale viewing in season. Spacious Suites, some with four poster beds have spa baths, lounge area and private verandah. Refined luxury's such as: mini-bar, satellite Television, room service etc. Only a minute’s walk from the historic Hermanus Village centre and all its attractions. Scrumptious breakfasts in "Heritage Restaurant" , as well as all day room service, pool service and dinner.
A 16 seater cineam is situated on the 2nd floor for guests to enjoy a variety of movies and sporting events.
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Two separate bedrooms, one with twin beds pushed together to form a king-size bed, and a small room with a single bed. Two separate bathrooms. Balcony with slight sea view. Max 1 child over 6 years and under 16.
King size bed. Bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Lounge area. With balcony looking down the driveway to the sea.
Twin beds placed together to form a king size bed. Bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Balcony looking down the driveway to the sea. (70% sea view)
Very spacious with large bathroom equipped with corner bath and separate shower. Twin Beds pushed together to form a King Size Bed (non sea facing)
Large mountain facing suite with large bathroom equipped with spa bath and separate shower. Twin beds shifted together to form king-size. No Balcony
Executive Suite. 2 x 3/4 beds shifted to form a super king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio. Full sea views
Sea facing on ground floor. Executive suite with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio.
Garden Facing, Ground Floor Suite. Executive suite with twin beds shifted together to form a King Size bed. Bathroom, with Spa bath and shower. Private Patio with access to gardens and pool.
Spacious room with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, separate lounge area from where there is a sea view, with sliding door to close off with sleeper couch. (Child aged to 14) Bathroom with spa bath and shower. No balcony
Spacious room with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, separate lounge area with sliding door to close off with sleeper couch. (Child aged 8 - 14). Bathroom with bath and shower.
Honeymoon Suites with king-size four-poster bed, bathroom with corner bath and separate shower, lounge area, and private balcony with partial sea views. Please note that not all the rooms are sea-facing and must be confirmed with the hotel direct.
King-size four poster bed, bathroom with corner spa bath, lounge area and private patio, with partial sea views.
Twin beds placed together to form a King-size bed! (Can be made as one on request) Balcony with Sea view. Spacious rooms. Bathroom, with corner bath and separate shower
Top of the range Superior Honeymoon suite - king-size four poster bed, bathroom with spa bath and shower, lounge area and large private patio. Full Sea Views.
King Size Four Poster Bed. Spacious Bathroom with bath and double shower - Amazing Sea Views! - with Balcony
Twin Beds shifted together to form a King Size Bed, Spacious Bathroom, with Spa Bath and shower.
Small reading lounge area with space for sleeper couch for child aged 8-14 (No Balcony)
2nd Floor room. 2 x 3/4 beds - made up as a Super King. Large Sliding windows with stunning Sea view. (No balcony) Spacious bathroom, with bath and double shower. Amazing Sea Views!
King Size Bed. Open plan Bathroom with bath and Double Shower. Balcony. Amazing Sea Views!
Twin Beds shifted together to form a king size bed. Spacious Bathroom, Spa Bath and Shower
Inside seating area with panaromic sea views (No Balcony)
Executive Suite with 2 x 3/4 beds shifted to form a super king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private balcony. Partial sea view.
Executive Suite with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio with access to garden and pool.
Top Floor. Amazing Sea View. Super-king size bed. Open plan bathroom with large bath and double shower.
Stunning Room!!
(Please note that there is one flight of stairs to access this room)
Top Floor. Sea Views. Super King size bed. Open plan bathroom with bath and double shower.
(Please note, that there is one flight of stairs to access this room)
Situated towards the back of the property, this unit contains a bedroom with twin beds. Bathroom with bath and shower, and separate living room with couch & TV.
2 bedroom, 1st floor apartment.
Main bedroom with king-size four poster bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower, with balcony. Second, smaller bedroom with 2 single beds. Second, smaller bathroom with shower. Large kitchen lounge area.
Very spacious room equipped with shower. Double bed (non-sea facing)
3 rooms are ensuite and 1 room has a bathroom next to the room. (all showers, no bath) Each with its own lockable door. The unit does not have air-con, and only has limited TV channels, and is located at the back of the hotel premises.
No Balcony Twin beds pushed together to form a king size bed bathroom with bath and seperate shower.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Gym (nearby), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Golf, Massages, Whale Watching
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Beach, Bird Watching, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Mountain Biking, Museums, Quad Biking, Shark Cage Diving, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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