Cradled in the fertile Schoemanshoek Valley of South Africa`s Little Karoo, a stately Cape Dutch style homestead awaits to introduce you to the beauty and charm that is Altes Landhaus.
The homestead was built a hundred years ago, and served as rectory to the local church from the 1950`s. Heinz and Helen Meyer bought the farm in 1994, endeavoring to restore its historic splendor. Antique furnishings and tasteful decor ring true to the homestead`s Victorian past, while oregon pine floorboards and high-beamed ceilings reflect its rustic surroundings. With great care and dedication, they have recreated an elegant tribute to colonial country living. Leisurely walks around the scenic grounds provide many an opportunity to admire the indigenous bird life, or visit the neighboring wine estates.
Outdoor and Indoor facilities:
The hot Karoo air provides an intoxicating backdrop for the clear turquoise waters of the solar heated salt-water swimming pool, where you can relax and soak up sunlight. Tucked away in a tranquil corner of the homesteads garden it also features a friendly pool bar. For the golf enthusiast, improve your short game on a short pitch-and-putt hole, with a separate practice green at the lodge.
Other leisure activities can be found in the Garden Route: Enjoy the beauty and adventure of this area, with whale watching, hiking, horse riding, fishing, game viewing and much more. Renowned for its first-rate golf courses, the area provides sportsmen with varied challenges in spectacular surroundings - including the magnificent courses of Fancourt in George, only 50 minutes away. Home of the 2003 Presidents Cup and the 2005 Womens World Cup of Golf. Then there`s Pezula, a Championship Course in Knysna, and of course the Oudtshoorn Country Club, set to become one of the definitive Golf Course Estates in the Karoo.
For the more quiet and reserved guest, you`ll find a beautifull lounge with two cosy fire places where you can stretch out, relax and read a book or two.
In the dinning area you`ll find an African atmosphere, reed ceilings and scented summer fragrances waft in from the garden immersing the spacious patio area, where guests are invited to dine during the long summer months. Enjoy generous farm and continental breakfasts and a la carte dinners, including a choice of the finest local specialities: ostrich, fresh fish, succulent Karoo lamb, game or fresh farm chicken. Very pleasing indeed.
Altes Landhaus rooms:
Rich colours and soft textures combine with animal print and fine embroidery to create accommodation fit for kings and queens. Immerse yourself in the superbly decorated suites and double rooms with comfortable private sitting rooms and en-suite bathrooms. With the attention to detail, every need is catered for and the rich atmosphere beckons you into perfect slumber.
Rich colours and soft textures creates a suite fit for kings and queens, Immerse yourself. Or step outside for a bit of sunshine and enjoy our immaculate gardens.
Deluxe Suites
Lounge, with independent air-conditioning (heating and cooling), TV system, CD, DVD, desk, phone, bar fridge, ceiling fan, underfloor heating.
Bedroom - dressing table, air-conditioning (heating and cooling), ceiling fan, TV system, safe, phone, underfloor heating, Hair drier, tea and coffee making facility.
Bathroom - Spa bath, separate shower, separate toilet and bidet, double basins, heated towel rail and underfloor heating, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Patio overlooking private garden.
Pool Suites
Lounge - ceiling fan, TV system, tea and coffee making facility.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air conditioner (heating and cooling), hair drier. Dressing room - safe.
Bathroom - double basin, bath, separate shower, toilet and bidet, heated towel rail, Granite and indigenous wood finishes.
Patio overlooking private garden.
Patio Suites
One suite - Lounge - ceiling fan, TV system, tea and coffee facility, safe, desk.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air-conditioning (heating and cooling).
Bathroom - heated towel rail, hair drier, bath, separate shower, double basins, bidet, second separate toilet, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Patio overlooking main garden.
Other suite as above but the bathroom consists of heated towel rail, hair drier, bath, separate shower, single basin. Separate toilet.
Executive Suites
Bedroom and lounge combined. Desk and dressing table, ceiling fan, air conditioning (heating and cooling), fireplace, TV system, tea and coffee making facility, safe, phone. Bathroom - bath, separate shower, toilet, single basin, hair drier, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Private patio overlooking garden.
Garden Suite
Lounge - ceiling fan, bar fridge, tea and coffee facility, TV system, safe, desk, phone. Separate dressing room.
Bedroom - dressing table, ceiling fan, air-conditioning (heating and cooling).
Bathroom - heated towel rail, shower, single basin, hair drier, toilet, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Private patio overlooking garden.
Honeymoon Suite
Bedroom and lounge combined. Ceiling fan, air conditioning (heating and cooling), safe, TV system, tea and coffee making facility, desk, phone. Bathroom - Spa bath, separate shower, double basin, toilet, heated towel rail, under floor heating. Private patio overlooking garden.
Activities surrounding Oudtshoorn:
Altes Landhaus is a convenient and centrally-situated base from which to explore the scenic attractions of the Little Karoo, and the natural beauty of the nearby Garden Route.
A fascinating ostrich show farm, wildlife ranch and cheetah sanctuary, as well as the awe-inspiring Cango limestone caves are all within easy reach, while the spectacular Swartberg Pass offers magnificent views and a breathtaking journey to the old-world charm of Prince Albert village. The good things in life may be savoured in Calitzdorp, South Africas port wine capital, while the more adventurous at heart may prefer an exhilarating day trip into the remote and rugged Gamkaskloof valley.
Beyond the great Outeniqua mountains, a mere 45-minute drive away, the tantalising beaches of the Wilderness beckon, with the picturesque towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay offering ample opportunity for holiday shopping, leisure adventure, forest walks and seaside sojourns. Returning via the historic town of Mossel Bay, the Robinson Pass gives glimpses of unspoilt mountain fynbos vegetation and myriad proteas in bloom. Renowned for its first-rate golf courses, the area provides sportsmen with varied challenges in spectacular surroundings.
Oudtshoorn is situated in the Klein Karoo in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich capital. These large flightless birds are world famous for their beautiful feathers, soft leather, large eggs and healthy fat-free meat – all of which are exported all over the world. Oudtshoorn is surrounded by mountains on all sides with the Klein Karoo as an oasis in a fertile valley surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges. Every road leading into Oudtshoorn follows a gloriously picturesque pass, all of which present travellers with a stunningly scenic drive through this unspoilt area of natural beauty and rare fynbos, the Protea being the most Popular.
Altes Landhaus is a convenient and centrally-situated base from which to explore the scenic attractions of the Little Karoo, and the natural beauty of the nearby Garden Route.
A fascinating ostrich show farm, wildlife ranch and cheetah sanctuary, as well as the awe-inspiring Cango limestone caves are all within easy reach, while the spectacular Swartberg Pass offers magnificent views and a breathtaking journey to the old-world charm of Prince Albert village. The good things in life may be savoured in Calitzdorp, South Africas port wine capital, while the more adventurous at heart may prefer an exhilarating day trip into the remote and rugged Gamkaskloof valley.
Beyond the great Outeniqua mountains, a mere 45-minute drive away, the tantalising beaches of the Wilderness beckon, with the picturesque towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay offering ample opportunity for holiday shopping, leisure adventure, forest walks and seaside sojourns. Returning via the historic town of Mossel Bay, the Robinson Pass gives glimpses of unspoilt mountain fynbos vegetation and myriad proteas in bloom. Renowned for its first-rate golf courses, the area provides sportsmen with varied challenges in spectacular surroundings.
- Cango Caves
- Cango Ostrich Farm
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- Swartberg Pass
- Rust en Vrede Waterfall
- Meerkat adventures
- Game Drives
Bedroom - dressing table, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV system, safe, phone, underfloor heating, Hairdryer, tea/coffee making facility. Bathroom - Spa bath, separate shower, separate toilet and bidet, double basins, heated Patio overlooking a garden.
Bedroom - dressing table, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV system, safe, phone, underfloor heating, Hairdryer, tea/coffee making facility. Bathroom - Spa bath, separate shower, separate toilet and bidet, double basins, heated Patio overlooking a garden.
Bedroom and lounge combined; Desk and dressing table, ceiling fan, air conditioning (heating and cooling), fireplace, TV system, tea and coffee making facility, safe, phone. Bathroom; Bath, separate shower, toilet, single basin, and a hairdryer.
Bedroom - dressing table, ceiling fan, air-conditioning (heating and cooling). Bathroom - heated towel rail, shower, single basin, hairdryer, toilet, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Private patio overlooking the garden.
Bedroom and lounge combined. Ceiling fan, air conditioning, safe, TV system, tea and coffee making facility, desk, phone. Bathroom - Spa bath, separate shower, double basin, toilet, heated towel rail, under floor heating. Private patio.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air-conditioning (heating and cooling). Bathroom - heated towel rail, hairdryer, bath, separate shower, double basins, bidet, second separate toilet, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Patio.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air-conditioning (heating and cooling). Bathroom - heated towel rail, hairdryer, bath, separate shower, double basins, bidet, second separate toilet, Granite and indigenous wood finishes. Patio.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air conditioner, hairdryer. Dressing room - safe. Bathroom - double basin, bath, separate shower, toilet and bidet, heated towel rail, and wood finishes. Patio overlooking a private garden.
Bedroom - dressing table, phone, ceiling fan, air conditioner, hairdryer. Dressing room - safe. Bathroom - double basin, bath, separate shower, toilet and bidet, heated towel rail, and wood finishes. Patio overlooking a private garden.
Bedroom - dressing table, air-conditioning (heating and cooling), ceiling fan, TV system, safe, phone, underfloor heating, Hairdryer, tea and coffee making facility.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 10% of the booking total.
- All rooms are air-conditioned (heating and cooling) and have ceiling fans.
- Prices are on bed and breakfast basis and include VAT and all levies.
- Dinner is available in our cozy dining room and special requests, such as vegetarian meals, can be arranged.
- No children under 12 years and no pets.
Take the N1 to Worcester and the R60 to Montagu.
Continue on the R62 through Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp to Oudtshoorn.
In Oudtshoorn continue straight until you reach Baron van Reede Street (3rd traffic light) and turn left.
Continue towards the Cango Caves for 14 km and turn left at the Schoemanshoek sign post, pass the church on your right and follow the signs.
We regret no children under the age of 12. Children aged between 12 and 16 pay 50% of the sharing rate. Children aged between 17 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
