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La Plume Guest House - Accommodation in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

La Plume Guest House - Accommodation in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.This enchanting victorian homestead dates back to 1902 and offers exceptional hospitality, service and personal attention. With spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains and Olifants River Valley, La Plume is a working farm with ostrich, alfalfa and vineyards. Bedrooms are stylishly designed with all comforts including air-conditioning and mini bars. Enjoy sumptuous english country breakfasts, take a trip to the famous Cango caves, the croccodile farm, stroll through the town with its many fine restaurants, and the guest house has a swimming pool for the guests enjoyment. Dinners by arrangement. Children welcome.  Private tours available.

Price: 6

Bed and breakfast

4 twins 5 kings

9 double en-suite bedrooms are individually furnished with fully appointed bathrooms, air-conditioning, television, tea and coffee making facilities and mini bar.The Klein Karoo is a semi-desert area wedged between the coastal mountains that separate it from the Garden Route and the impressive Swartberg mountain range in the north. The region is watered by a number of streams that flow down from the mountains to join the Olifants River. Grapes grow here (Calitzdorp produces some of the country's best port), as does Lucerne (alfalfa), which is why farmers were able to successfully introduce the ostrich to farming practices - Lucerne is a favourite food of the ostrich.

Besides attempting an ostrich ride, there is no shortage of things to do in this locality. Go on a tour through the fascinating Cango Caves of stalagmites and stalactites, or visit Cheetahland, a place where you can stroke the fastest animal on earth while it purrs like a tractor. Oudtshoorn is surrounded by some spectacular mountain passes, such as the Swartberg Pass - arguably the most sensational in South Africa. The 24 kilometre road has some awesome sheer drops and hair pin bends leading down to great echoing canyons below.