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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

 
 

Description

Welcome to Rietfontein Ostrich Palace which is a working ostrich farm situated between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn on the Route 62 – the longest wine route in South Africa. It is the oldest working ostrich farm in the Cape Colony and was established by the Potgieter family in 1897. It boasts one of the most intriguing ostrich palaces dating back to the early 1900s.

Enjoy a scrumptious meal at our restaurant - we serve ostrich cuisine and local wine. Our accommodation comprises three units with six rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and equipped with all necessities. Experience a one-hour private ostrich farm tour daily, or the historical side of Rietfontein Ostrich Palace and the Feather Boom Era.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
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Emma Cottage was once the ironing room and dairy room on the farm. In 2004, Senta Berger, the famous German actress filmed a South African film at Rietfontein. Thereafter we decided to renovate the building into a cosy and comfortable cottage for our guests.
 
Emma Cottage
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Hoepoe UnitX 1
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The Hoepoe unit comprises of 1 x twin room ensuite and 1 x double room ensuite. The original building was also used for a dairy and a tool store "gereedskapkamer". We renovated this unit in 2005.
 
Hoepoe Unit
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Ostrich NestX 1
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The Ostrich Unit comprises of 2 x en-suite twin rooms with shower & bath and 1 x en-suite double room with shower & bath The original building of Ostrich Nest was run of the original homes on Rietfontein. Where the third generation Potgieters (the 3 Potgieter brother) grew up. JE Potgieter later built the Ostrich Palace in 1909, which today homes the fifth generation of Potgieters.
 
Ostrich Nest
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Emma Cottage x 1

Includes: B & B

Emma Cottage was once the ironing room and dairy room on the farm. In 2004, Senta Berger, the famous German actress filmed a South African film at Rietfontein. Thereafter we decided to renovate the building into a cosy and comfortable cottage for our guests.

Features available

Hoepoe Unit x 1

Includes: B & B

The Hoepoe unit comprises of 1 x twin room ensuite and 1 x double room ensuite. The original building was also used for a dairy and a tool store "gereedskapkamer". We renovated this unit in 2005.

Features available

Ostrich Nest x 1

Includes: B & B

The Ostrich Unit comprises of 2 x en-suite twin rooms with shower & bath and 1 x en-suite double room with shower & bath The original building of Ostrich Nest was run of the original homes on Rietfontein. Where the third generation Potgieters (the 3 Potgieter brother) grew up. JE Potgieter later built the Ostrich Palace in 1909, which today homes the fifth generation of Potgieters.

Features available

Facilities

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • A la carte Menu Offered
  • Breakfast Served
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  • Set Menu Offered
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Farm
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
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Conference

  • Conference Venue <25 People
 

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Map

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Customer Reviews

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Wonderful place
Claude-Alain Humbert, Switzerland
08 May 2012
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is just wonderful, Elmare and Kobus are friendly hosts, the meal in the restaurant great! We had Emmas Cottage, where Senta Berger lived while working on the movie. Beautiful and nice cottage. In the morning Kobus took us into the field with ostriches. Wow! They are big. Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is an experience!

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Claude-Alain Humbert, Switzerland - 08 May 2012
Bedroom In The Hoepoe Unit
Emma Unit
Restaurant
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace
The Ostrich Unit
A Bedroom Of The Ostrich Unit
The Hoepoe Unit
Ostriches
The View From Rietfontein
Natural Surrondings