La Plume Boutique Guest House

Located along the west side of the main homestead, the 5 superior suites offer a true taste of luxury, each one has a private entrance which opens up onto a sunny veranda overlooking the expansive verdant gardens. The rich leathers and hardwood flooring accent the antique furnishings of the room, and enhance the decadence of the spacious rooms, reaching a perfectly complementary combination of rare luxury and modern comforts. The separate lounges provide a soothing space to enjoy the views or watch a film after a long day of exploring. Each suite can sleep 2 adults and up to 2 children can be accommodated for.

The Luxury Rooms uphold the same high standards as the rest of the guesthouse, with carefully chosen antiques and personalised Persian rugs in each room. Take your morning tea or coffee on the private veranda, or enjoy a drink from the honesty bar as you watch the sunset over the stunning valleys and silhouetted Swartberg Mountains in the distance. Each suite has a bathroom complete with a separate shower, claw-foot tub and antique double sink vanity unit, the unique tiled floors have underfloor heating.

The Luxury Family Rooms also offer a separate lounge with a single bed, perfect for a third adult travelling or an older child who wishes to have their own room.

The Honeymoon Suite offers the perfect combination of opulence and modern convenience; the warm tones used to furnish the room alongside crisp white linens, offer guests a private respite from the rest of the guest house. The bay windows offer guests a view of the magnificent Swartberg mountains, luxuriate in the Victorian bathtub with a complimentary port or watch the sunset over the expansive gardens from their private veranda.

The Plume Cottage consists of two conjoined suites, each with their own bedroom, full bathroom and lounge with a kitchenette shared between the two suites. Each bathroom boasts a Victorian-era bathtub, separate shower and double basin antique vanity. The Plume Cottage sleeps up to 4, so is ideal for a family or larger group travelling together. The communal living area and stunning private veranda also allow for guests to relax in a beautiful, but comfortable, environment.

The Private Villa offers guests the chance to experience a more authentic take of life on a working South African ostrich farm. Located just across the lane from the main entrance, and close to the Spa, the Private Villa is nestled in amongst the alfalfa fields. The Private Villa offers guests a more secluded accommodation option, the villa offers two separate bedrooms each with their own full en-suite bathroom. The villa also boasts an open plan living and dining area, along with a fully equipped kitchen. The Private Villa sleeps four but can accommodate up to six guests with the use of extra beds. During ostrich breeding season, the private veranda allows guests to watch the playful baby ostriches mere metres away. Guests can lounge by their private pool, or make the most of the barbecuing facilities.

The restaurant, La Belle Vue, takes its name from the stunning surroundings of the property, and the panoramic veranda which offers guests breathtaking views of the Swartberg Mountains and Olifants River Valley. La Belle Vue serves an English breakfast in their stunning dining room, and offers guests both a daily lunch menu or the option of a carefully crafted picnic basket to take with them as they explore the wonders that the Klein Karoo has to offer. Dinner is served by candlelight, either á la carte or buffet style, with traditional farm-style cuisine meticulously prepared by the chef and paired with exceptional local wines.

Situated in the Swartberg Mountains, the Cango Caves are a 20 million-year-old network of hidden chambers carved into the thick limestone rock. Often lauded as South Africa’s oldest tourist attraction, this system of caverns boasts an incredible history. Tours through the Cango Caves consist of a standard tour and an adventure tour which both run regularly throughout the day.

Facilities available include:

• An auditorium with information about Cango 2, this cave is closed to the public.
• An information bureau.
• A restaurant which serves traditional South African dishes

The Klein Karoo Wine Route is arguably one of the most diverse of South Africa’s wine regions due to the various microclimates that exist in the area. Explore local, family-owned vineyards which produce world-class port wines, and Muscadel are some of the specialities produced in the area.

Enjoy the sunrise with a habituated herd of meerkats! The friendly and knowledgeable guides will talk you through the social behaviours of the herd, and explain the importance and role of meerkat conservation within the area. The tours are the perfect way to meet these fascinating suricates in their natural habitat.

The dedication to detail and luxury of the main guesthouse extends into the private spa, with a variety of treatments offered, guests are invited to be pampered beyond belief in one of the private treatment rooms.

Amongst a variety of treatments, the spa boasts:

• Rasul Ancient Arabic Bathing Ritual
• Massages & Hot Stone Massages
• Manicure & Pedicures, Gel Overlays
• Cleanse and Contour Rituals