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In the late 1800s, European and American fashion trends included ladies hats adorned with bird feathers and the demand was so great that it spawned a huge ostrich feather industry in South Africa. The ostrich bird... Show more

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bed and breakfast, apartments, boma fire, full kitchen, cottages, pool table, garden, guest houses, selected dstv channels, shared bathroom, shared kitchen, camps, own decoder for dstv, breakfast included, cable tv, chalets, golf course, oven, wardrobe or closet, bath towels, electric blankets, fishing, holiday homes, netflix, patio, shared lounge/tv area, stove, backpacker, fridge, horse riding, linen, dishwasher, guest lodge, tennis court, guest farms, microwave, sauna, covid-19 certified, game lodges, splash pool, swimming pool, fibre, self catering, caravan parks, health spa, toaster, spa facilities, boutique hotels, dvd, bathrobe, cleaning service, coffee machine, hotels, kettle, table tennis, pet friendly, golf lodges, house boats, resorts, braai/bbq area, glamping, halaal friendly, terrace, toiletries, villas, parking on premises, kids play area, game drives, hiking/walking trails, vegetarian, jacuzzi, washing machine, breakfast and dinner, tumble dryer, wheelchair friendly, vegan, wifi, conference facility, fireplace, dining area, openview, 24hr camera surveillance, fire extinguishers, 24hr security, safety deposit box, aircon, airport transfers, balcony, bar, bar fridge, beauty salon, ceiling fans, child friendly, communal braai area, communal swimming pool, concierge, deck, dry cleaning service, fan, gas stove, generator, gym, hairdryer, heater, inverter, laundry facilities, mini bar, no smoking, pets by arrangement, restaurant, room service, serviced daily, smart tv, solar power, street parking, tea and coffee facilities, underfloor heating, wood fired hot tub.

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*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: CP Nel Museum

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In the late 1800s, European and American fashion trends included ladies hats adorned with bird feathers and the demand was so great that it spawned a huge ostrich feather industry in South Africa. The ostrich bird thrives in semi-arid areas and farms mushroomed in the Oudtshoorn area. Farmers made fortunes on exporting of the feathers, however, the industry collapsed in 1900 after the Lacey Act was passed in America, prohibiting entry of foreign animal products into the country. The Europeans quickly followed and but for a few farmers who held on, the Oudtshoorn ostrich feather industry bubble had burst.

Fortunately those farmers survived because the ostrich is now in demand for vastly different reasons; aside from the bird’s magnificent feathers used for fashion accessories and feather dusters, the meat is lean, low in fats and high in iron, while its skin is used to manufacture high quality bags, jackets and shoes. The full-quill bags are popular... Show more

About Cottages

Guests escape the noise and bustle of lodges by opting to stay in either fully self-catering or bed and breakfast cottages. Self-catering cottages are a home away from home and come fully equipped with everything guests need. Most self catering cottages also come with a cleaning service, Dstv, and a private patio/entertainment area. Guests who opt for bed and breakfast cottages enjoy their own private patio/entertainment area, luxury amenities, Dstv, and cleaning service. There is often a small kitchenette, if guests wish to do a little cooking, and a relaxing lounge area. Cottages are ideal for families, small groups of friends and couples wishing for a more private retreat.