Location: Oudtshoorn, 15 minutes by road from the town centre.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains in the picturesque Schoemanshoek Valley, the beautiful Berluda is housed on a typical Little Karoo farm. The lovingly restored cottages are perfect for larger groups and families whilst the farmhouse is ideal for couples. Start your day with an exciting meerkat tour or an exclusive tour of the working ostrich farm, the largest in the world with over 25,000 ostriches. Once back at the guesthouse, take a dip in the refreshing pool and dine in the on-site restaurant which serves delicious, local cuisine. Alternatively, pick up some fresh produce from the town centre and use the fully equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities in the cottages and guesthouses to enjoy a cosy night in; you'll feel right at home.
Highlights & Facilities
• Restaurant (breakfast & dinner only & closed on Sunday)
• Four pools
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Barbecue facilities
• Ostrich farm & meerkat tours (payable locally)
• Free wi-fi
Rooms
Farmhouse Luxury Room: homely, with a private patio looking over the gardens.
Mountain Manor Luxury Room: luxurious, spacious, and modern.
One or Two Bedroom Luxury Cottage: features a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living space, and a private barbecue area with views of the Swartberg Mountains.
One or Two Bedroom Family Cottage: also boasts a kitchen, barbecue area and patio.
Suites
Honeymoon Suite: features antique and romantic furnishing, and benefits from a private patio overlooking the lush gardens and mountain.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our hotel
prices.
The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and
availability.
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Trailfinders' Steve Collis gives an insight into Berluda, Oudtshoorn
Berluda, Oudtshoorn Expert Review
Steve Collis
Berluda is rustic and charming. Great option for families or groups. All the staff are warm and welcoming and couldn't do more for you. The two-bedroomed cottages are spacious, not particularly modern but this adds to the charm. The Ostrich tour is a must, but the real highlight was the Meercat safari, run by Berluda, which was very authentic and meant we saw other animals including Giraffes.
Top tip: Book the Ostrich and Meercat tours direct with the hotel.
Reviewed 2026-04-01
africa
south africa
garden route & beyond
berluda farmhouse & cottages,
schoemanshoek, oudtshoorn
africa
garden route & route 62
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