La Plume Guest Farm , South Africa

Adam Chapman

The thing that struck me about La Plume was that I couldn't believe how reasonable the price was for what you got! La Plume blew me away with its exquisite antique furnishings, its scrumptious food and warm hospitality. I stayed in one of the honeymoon suites which was massive! I loved the old style farm furnishings in the bathroom. I really felt like I was on a Cape Dutch farm from yesteryear sitting on the balcony overlooking the farm or in the cosy dining room. I liked everything about La Plume and would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone visiting Oudtshoorn.

  • Adam Chapman

La Plume is a 1902 Victorian homestead on a working ostrich, alfalfa and vine farm. Set in the tranquil Olifantsrivier Valley it demands spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains. It is a place of rejuvenation. It is an unexpected oasis. It is a place of opulent indulgence. A warm welcome awaits you at this charming homestead, where Karin has combined old world charm with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention. Join Bartel for early morning coffee under the gazebo before an informative pre-arranged farm tour. Cool off in the salt water pool with a view, set amongst rolling lawns.

Location

Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo. Approximately 5 hour's drive from Cape Town and approximately1 hour's drive to the start of the Garden Route. La Plume is approximately 60km from George Airport.

Highlights

  • 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.
  • Indulge yourself in the romantic ambiance of candlelit dinners with traditional ostrich fillet and other home cooked delicacies.

Facilities

  • Dining room
  • Guest lounge
  • Internet facility
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Sitting room
  • Swimming pool and airport transfers by arrangement

Activities

Activities on site include farm tours, bird watching, walking and swimming. Activities nearby include horseriding, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, walking, balloon and trips. You may also wish to visit a meerkat conversation program, the Cango Caves, ostrich show farms and the Cango Wildlife Ranch which has a host of animals and activities including a cheetah rehabilitation project and crocodile cage diving!

Meal Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Child Policy

Children are welcome at La Plume.

Accommodation

La Plume Guest Farm offers 13 rooms in total including 5 standard rooms, 4 suites, 3 honeymoon suites and 1 self catering 2 bedroom cottage.

Star Rating 3 reviews

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Honeymoon to South Africa and United Arab Emirates during November 2011

Unbelievably beautiful with excellent staff and delicious food- top class.

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Honeymoon to South Africa during October 2011

This was actually Hlangana as La Plume was double booked. When we got there we were booked into a superior room. The wireless internet did not work in the room so we inquired and were told it didn’t work in them rooms but did work in the ordinary rooms. We asked if we could move and they did move us. The only difference we saw, between a normal room and a superior room is that in the superior room the toilet is separate, the safe is a little bit more sophisticated but the internet doesn’t work. The staff were courteous but not as friendly as in other places we visited. It wasn’t bad but I would probably try somewhere else before going back here.

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Holiday to South Africa during September 2010

We loved La Plume - the room was gorgeous and the facilities out of this world. What a dreamy place to stay.

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Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

South Africa Review

Only here 24 hours but the tour of Jo'burg was interesting and the Apartheid museum was definitely worth seeing.

Rated... 5stars

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Hayley Allen

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Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info
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