La Plume is a Boutique Guest House on a working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm with 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 Karin, the owner, has combined old-world charm with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention.
PoliciesKnow Before You Go The seasonal pool will be open from September to April. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Read More
Rooms
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 rooms and suites offer satellite television, free WiFi, mini bar and abundant comforts. Read More
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Valley View
2 King Beds OR 1 King BedOverlooking the valleyLayout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and towelsPractical - Safe and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 King Beds OR 1 King BedOverlooking the valleyLayout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and towelsPractical - Safe and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Valley View
2 King Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds1776-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - 2 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 King Beds OR 4 Large Twin Beds1776-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - 2 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 42-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Valley View
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed968-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed968-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Garden View
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed322-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed322-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Valley View
1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed1615-sq-foot room, furnished patio with valley views Layout - 2 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed1615-sq-foot room, furnished patio with valley views Layout - 2 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Valley View
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed538-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed538-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate showerPractical - Desk, safe, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Dining
Their 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.They 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 the chef and served in the spacious, candlelit dining room of the 1902 Victorian homestead. Read More
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi Arbeidsgenot - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi C.P. Nel Museum - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 16.1 km / 10 mi Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 17.8 km / 11 mi Cango Wildlife Ranch - 18.4 km / 11.5 mi Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 24 km / 14.9 mi Karusa Vineyards - 30.5 km / 18.9 mi Cango Caves - 44.2 km / 27.4 mi Marinda Combrinck Gallery - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi Calitzdorp Church - 47.7 km / 29.7 mi Calitzdorp Museum - 47.8 km / 29.7 mi Calitzdorp Cellar - 48.4 km / 30.1 mi De Krans Wine Cellar - 48.5 km / 30.1 mi Die Krans Winery - 49 km / 30.4 mi The preferred airport for La Plume Boutique Guest House is George (GRJ) - 77.5 km / 48.2 mi Read More
Pricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at La Plume Boutique Guest House. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at La Plume Boutique Guest House. Our La Plume Boutique Guest House holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Oudtshoorn holidays at La Plume Boutique Guest House in 2026 and 2027. For all La Plume Boutique Guest House 2026 holidays and La Plume Boutique Guest House 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
Location
La Plume is perfectly situated to explore the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, and its surroundings. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 19 km from La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Calitzdorp Railway Station is 49 km away. George Airport is 79 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Read More
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Reviews
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howardk156
Luxury in a tranquil rural setting
Lovely boutique hotel with luxurious rooms in an area of ostrich production. Food offering at breakfast was generous and extensive, while the evening offerings were beautifully presented. There is a...
janebK6466BC
Good base to drive Swartberg Pass
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Katienash146
Best food in South Africa
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