La Plume

Location
Nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, close to Oudtshoorn, La Plume is a boutique guest house surrounded by incredible mountain views overlooking the Olifants River Valley. It's a perfect place to relax in tranquil surroundings and explore a lesser known region in South Africa.

Rooms
La Plume offers a diverse range of luxury accommodation, including a private villa, suites, luxury rooms and cottages Each room has a private entrance, sunny verandas with incredible views of the Olifants Valley, air conditioning and luxury furnishings in keeping with the original Victorian history of the property.

Amenities
Guests can relax by the salt-water swimming pool surrounded by manicured lawns or wander through the gardens. The on-site spa delivers indulgent experiences with therapy rooms, a Rasul chamber, body wraps and Clarins and TheraVine treatments. The restaurant serves a full English breakfast buffet and offers a daily lunch menu or takeaway picnic baskets.

Activities
Activities at La Plume include relaxing at the onsite spa, complete with rasul chamber, therapy rooms and exfoliation/body wrap therapy room. If you're wanting to see how this period property runs day to day, guests can take a guided tour of the farm learning from one of the few experts in the ostrich industry. Guests can also easily venture to local attractions, including the picturesque Cango Valley and Cango Caves, the CP NEL Museum which tells the story of ostrich farming in the area, or if you're looking for an adventure drive over the Meiringspoort mountain pass.

Sustainability
As a working ostrich, alfalfa, and cattle farm, they embrace eco-aware tourism by carefully selecting partners who share their commitment to environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and building genuine benefits for local communities.