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De Denne Guest House

Oudtshoorn - South Africa

Email De Denne Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com booksa@madbookings.com

Welcome to De Denne Guest House, a tranquil haven enveloped in farmlands in the heart of the Klein Karoo, South Africa. This cosy guest house is situated on a working ostrich and alfalfa farm, with some 6,000 ostriches on extensive alfalfa fields, and spectacular views of the Olifants and Swartberg mountain range. De Denne Guest House Accommodation De Denne accommodation consists of 5 luxury B&B cottages with verandahs, BBQs & lounges as well as 3 en-suite bedrooms at the main homestead.

Well equipped with modern amenities and private entrances.
Luxurious gardens and mountain views, air conditioning, bar fridge, Satellite TV (DSTV), tea & coffee making facilities, microwave oven, hotplate and fireplace as well as your own BBQ facilities with equipment.

We provide self-catering BBQ packs to your cottage on request so you can enjoy the Karoo night skies sampling local fare.

Facilities include:
· Self-catering cottages
· Breakfast at the homestead
· Self catering BBQ packs
· Private entrances
· Luxurious gardens
· Swimming pool
· Mountain views
· Air conditioning
· Bar fridge
· Mini bar available on request
· Satellite TV (Pay TV)
· Hairdryer
· Tea & coffee
· Tourist information
· Restaurant info & bookings

Activities at De Denne Guest House

· Bird watching
· Mountain biking
· Walking
· Unique farm tours
· Stargazing - our skies are some of the clearest in the world.
· 4x4 routes available on request.

Semi-self catering barbecue packs delivered to your cottage - enjoy the spectacular view - table set - fire made. Local wine is also available on request, price list will be provided. All these served with a crisp garden salad and garlic rolls.

Dinners at De Denne:
We serve formal dinners & light meals in addition to self-cook BBQ packs.

Farm Tours:
The tour starts at 09:00 at De Denne and the guests are welcomed by our tour guide.
This tour is interesting as well as educational as the history of the ostrich, feeding, breeding and different species are discussed and shown to guests.
You will be able to see and experience the ostrich in the farm environment.
The incubator room is the ultimate as the hatching chicks are the most adorable little things and exciting moments of seeing them hatch is something you will remember for ever.

Traditionally well-known for caves and ostrich farms, you will be surprised how much there is to do in Oudtshoorn and the surrounding area.
You can easily stay a week without getting through everything that the area has to offer.

From adventure to wine-tasting, the town of Oudtshoorn has something for everyone, young and not-so-young, all within close driving distance from De Denne.

HIGHGATE OSTRICH FARM
On the neighbouring farm next to De Denne. Ride an ostrich and take a friendly bet on the races.

CANGO WILDLIFE RANCH
Help support endangered species and get up close and personal with wild cats. Wonderful for kids with a petting zoo, playground and walk-in aviary. For the adventurous - cage dive with crocs!

CANGO CAVES
Arguably the area's most well-known attraction. Standard tours depart every hour on the hour, and for the more adventurous who wish to squeeze through the devil's postbox, adventure tours depart every hour on the half-hour.

SWARTBERG PASS
Drive the steepest and most scenic pass in South Africa, which was officially opened on the 10th January 1888. A gravel road, this pass is easy to drive with 2-wheel drive vehicles and is a wonderful day out, stopping in Prince Albert for lunch.

MEERKAT ADVENTURES
Take a walk on the wild side with Devey on a wild meerkat tour - the only one of its kind in the world. Sunrise tours depart every day. Booking is essential.

ART GALLERIES
Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo has a wealth of talent. Browse the galleries for a special souvenier of your trip
to the area by an emerging or established artist.

CP NEL MUSEUM
Even if you are not very much interested in the historical side of life, you should experience the C.P.Nel Museum, one of the best country museums in South Africa.

LE ROUX'S TOWNHOUSE
An excellent example of one of the many fine 'feather palaces' that are found in the area during the ostrich feather boom of the early 20th century.

THE ACCL ROUTE (ART, CHEESE, CHOCOLATE & LIQUEUR ROUTE)
A brand new tourist route has just been launched in Oudtshoorn. It gives visitors the opportunity to experience something more than just caves and ostriches.

THE LITTLE KAROO WINE ROUTE
The Little Karoo is famous for its ports, sherry, brandy and specialist wines. A visit to a few of the wonderful cellars close to De Denne is well-worth it. Karusa Wines offers excellent

LUGRO OSTRICH LEATHER
Ostrich leather is one of the world's most durable leathers. Lugro is a premium family-run producer of handbags, belts and much more.

Weddings:
From weddings to office year-end functions, De Denne is a wonderful setting for your special event. Please contact us to discuss your personal requirements. It is possible to hire the whole of De Denne for your function, including sole use of accommodation if required as part of the function package.

Weddings at De Denne:
De Denne provides the perfect setting for a boutique or intimate wedding ceremony and reception.
Ceremonies are held in an alcove on the main house, which will be adorned with flowers of your choice, and a table for your Minister.Your guests will be seated on white chairs on either side of a white or red carpet runner under white parasols to shade them from the afternoon sun.

After wedding vows have been exchanged, the bride kissed and the register signed, your guests will sprinkle you with rose petals before edging along the lawn to tables offering champagne cocktails and canape's.
Soft music can be played or a local violinist or ensemble can be arranged in celebration of your special day. While they entertain your guests, you can accompany the photographer to capture these special memories of your wedding at De Denne.

On your return, you and your guest will enjoy pre-dinner drinks around the candle lit pool with the backdrop of the
Karoo sunset and soft calls of the ostriches in the background. Dinner will be served in a specially decorated marquee tent and the night is yours in celebration with your every need attended.

Your hosts Johan & Louise at DE DENNE look forward to hosting the occasion of your wedding and assisting you in making your dreams come true.

Directions:
Located along the world famous R62 route, from Cape Town to Mossel Bay where it enters the Garden Route on the N2.Four hours from Cape Town, 10 minutes drive from Oudtshoorn, and only two hours from Knysna. De Denne is very central to all the tourist attractions in the area.

Email De Denne Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com