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Oudtshoorn Accommodation - Western
Cape - Cape Town
Adley House in Oudtshoorn is a magnificent Victorian home and was
built in 1905 by Sidney Herbert Adley during the "Ostrich Feather Boom".
Oudtshoorn is situated in the Klein Karoo 55 kilometres from the large coastal
town of George. First class hotels, lodges, inns, and guesthouses await the
visitor. Enjoy the relaxed, friendly, hospitable atmosphere offered in town
or at the various surrounding farms. Experience the joy of life in the country!
Hilda and Pieter Retief started the Adley House B&B
in 1994 - a retreat for you to enjoy - in true Victorian style. They manage
Adley House personally and as true South Africans and residents in Oudtshoorn
for over thirty years, they are able to not only give you a warm welcome
and real South African hospitality, but also answer all the questions you
may have.
Fourteen large en-suite individually decorated rooms to make your stay a pleasant
one. All rooms offer modern, quiet remote controlled air-conditioners, remote
controlled channel TV, fully stocked fridges, tea and coffee trays, overhead
fans and electric blankets, telephones and fax facilities. There is also a
daily laundry service available.
Relax in our two swimming pools to cool you down on our lovely hot summer and
winter days. Log fires in winter.
Enjoy our evergreen, well-kept gardens and park in safety, in-house, on our large
property of 5000 square meters.
Hilda bakes fresh bread or "Vetkoek" every morning
- and in the evening, on request, we may braai (barbecue) or you can have
a four-course meal - real South African style. Ostrich steaks are our speciality!
Activities in the area include:
The Architecture:
Exceptional stone masonary, lending that special touch. Admire the grandeur of
the numerous "ostrich palaces", established in the times of the " feather
boom". Conserved to this day as museums, guesthouses and dwellings for the
discerning.
The Cango Caves:
One of the worlds great natural wonders, sculptured by nature through the ages.
It is situated close to the Klein Karoo Town of Oudtshoorn. Mysterious and breathtaking
limestone formations in a wide variety of natural colours, a subterranean wonderland.
Regular guided tours daily.
The Ostriches:
Amidst the 400 ostrich farms surrounding the town, 3 have distinguished themselves
worthy to be named " show farms". Become exposed to this exotic
bird species, the largest in the world. Guided tours available.
The Klein Karoo National Arts festival:
An Annual gathering in March/April, of more than 100 000 lovers of the various
arts, for a week of dancing, films, cabaret, classical music, comedy, contemporary
music, open air concerts, plays, literary art & poetry. A momentous event,
enjoying international sponsorship.
Taste the fine local wines and the excellent cuisine of the Restaurants - meals
that could include ostrich - all exquisitely available to satisfy every taste.
Cheetahs:
A highly successful breeding station of this threatened species . . . -one
of the only two in the southern hemisphere. One of the foremost examples of
Eco-tourism in the world and a superb mixture of conservation and tourism.
You can get yourself photographed cuddling a cheetah cub, the fastest animal
on land.
Crocodiles:
Gaze with the awe at the slithering reptiles species from all over the world.
Imagine ... more than 400 crocodiles and alligators in their prehistoric unattractiveness.
They're being bred here and they're awfully nice, as long as you don't get
too close!
Rivers & Falls:
Numerous rivers, streams and falls have their origins in the surrounding Swartberg,
Outeniqua, Kamanassie mountain ranges. Waterfalls abound, and the visitor is
fortunate to safely visit two examples at the Vrede and Meiringspoort falls.
Hiking and Biking:
The eco-tourist, and those thriving on the outdoor life, alike, will be faced
with a large selection of challenging opportunities. Hiking and biking trails
are in abundance. Make your choice from lush subtropical to semi-arid. You
will leave fulfilled!
Sport:
Oudtshoorn is the hub of the region for the sport enthusiast, offering a challenging
modern 18-hole golf course with full amenities and squash courts. Also, bowls,
athletics, tennis, cricket, rugby, Olympic standard swimming pools, motorsport,
miniature aircraft and many more.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Contact Details
Tel: +27 (0) 39 975 1325
Email:abemeyer@roamingafrica.com
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