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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La Plume Boutique Guest HouseFront Facade
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePanoramic
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseMain Building - Study
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseMain Building - Lounge
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseMain Building
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseView From Gazebo
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePool Area
La Plume Boutique Guest House1902 Victorian Homestead - Dining Hall
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseDining Hall
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseOstrich Fillet
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseBraai for group - Bread Table
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite - Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite - Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseSuperior Suite - Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest House Honeymoon Suite - Bellies Room
La Plume Boutique Guest House Honeymoon Suite - Bellies Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseLuxury Room - Ruggies
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseLuxury Room
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePlume Cottage - Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseLuxury Room - Bathroom
La Plume Boutique Guest House Luxury Junior Suite
La Plume Boutique Guest House Luxury Junior Suite
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseLuxury Junior Suite - Lounge
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePlume Cottage - View
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePlume Cottage - Lounge 1
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePlume Cottage
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePlume Cottage - Lounge 2
La Plume Boutique Guest HousePrivate Farm Villa
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseVilla
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseCheese Platter
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseEast Garden
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseGarden seating overlooking the Klein Karoo
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseTake a book from the study and relax on one of the loungers in the garden
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWest Garden
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseView From Room
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseView From Gazebo
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseFarm Tour
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseFarm Tour - Coffee & Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseFarm Tour
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseFarm Tour
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseOn-site - Ostrich Breeding Pair
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseHigh Tea
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest HouseWeddings
La Plume Boutique Guest House - SpaReception Lounge
La Plume Boutique Guest House - SpaReception Lounge
La Plume Boutique Guest House - SpaPrivate Therapy Room
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
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. -Day Packages -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
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Star
Guest House
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
Blackwaters River Lodge | Knysna
“Explore & feel our place of magic” Blackwaters River Lodge is a 4 star graded country lodge situated on the banks of the Goukamma river with 20 beautifully decorated rooms surrounded by indigenous forests. This magical piece of paradise is centrally and conveniently situated on the N2 between the quaint towns Knysna and Sedgefield and 10 minutes away from Buffalo Bay, one of South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches Our beautiful “place of magic” offers so much more to guests when booking with us - Par 3 Golf Course, canoeing and stand up paddling on the river, freshly made meals in our Earth & Fire Dining Facility, river picnics, wine tastings and a bird lovers paradise - experience the Knysna Turaco in its natural environment. All luxury units overlook the river and forest and classic units are situated in the gardens overlooking the Par 3 golf course. All our units have fridges, baths and showers with private patios and the luxury units have extra length beds
Al La Carte all day menu for golfers and in house guests to enjoy and Set Menus for dinner time. Guests can enjoy a relaxing day around the pool or have a drink in the Ladies Bar in the lounge.
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Blackwaters River LodgeCredit: ChrisView from the air
Relaxing settingCredit: designlineRelax on a pool lounger on the banks of the Goukamma River
River ViewCredit: designlineLuxury suite with view of the Goukamma River
Dining RoomCredit: designlineEarth and Fire Dining Room
Canoeing on the Goukamma RiverCredit: elmayCanoes and stand-up paddles
Par 3 Golf CourseCredit: elmayNine hole PAR 3 golf course on the banks of the Goukamma River
Open plan unit with 2 x single beds or king size with en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electrical blankets, wall heater OR airconditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & balcony overlooking the Goukamma river & forest
Open plan unit with 1x double bed in main house with shower only, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blanket, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with windows overlooking driveway
Open plan unit with 2 x single beds or king size with en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electrical blankets, wall heater OR airconditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & balcony overlooking the Goukamma River & forest
Open plan unit with 1x double bed, 1x single bed & sofa bed, en suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking into the gardens
Open plan unit with 2x single beds, en suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electrical blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking into the gardens
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Bowls, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Massages, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, River Cruises, Surfing, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wine Tasting
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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Lodge
The Clarendon Fresnaye | Cape Town
Conveniently situated to reach points of interest such as Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and the Kirstenbosch Gardens, The Clarendon Fresnaye is a boutique hotel located in Cape Town, South Africa. The property features 16 luxurious rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephones, air-conditioning, smart TVs, digital safes, stocked minibars, tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. Restaurants are available within walking distance. The Clarendon Fresnaye also features an expansive garden with two sparkling swimming pools.
This twin/double room features a minibar, tea/coffee maker and electric kettle. The bed is a King Bed but can be converted into 2 singles on request. Complimentary Wireless Internet, Full English Breakfast
These spacious rooms have either sea, garden or mountain views.
Rooms are decorated with fine furnishings and fabrics.
Superior Family Suite. 2 bedrooms inter-leading and 1 Bathroom. Complimentary Wireless Internet, Full English Breakfast, DStv, Bar Fridge and Air Conditioning
Set on the exclusive Atlantic Seaboard in the peaceful area of Fresnaye, this stylish villa is oriented around family stays. The villa is elegantly furnished and beautifully designed. The entertainment areas are the heart of the home
Property Facilities
Internet Access, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet, Mini Bar, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities
Activities Nearby
Beach, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Paragliding, Sailing, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Wine Tasting