We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Oudtshoorn and loved our stay at Gumtree. It is very well-situated, close to many great restaurants and cafés in town. The rooms are very clean, spacious, airy, but also, air-conditioned, which is a must when it is 40 degrees outside! The gardens are beautiful and full of birds and there is a pool and plenty of outdoor seating if you want to relax and take it all in. We definitely could have spent another couple of days here. Gerry, one of your hosts, is the epitome of South African hospitality. He is so friendly and welcoming and you can tell that he wants his guests to have a great holiday. We appreciate the time he spent telling us all the best places to visit in the area and surrounds. It's fair to say that Gerry knows everything about everything. If you are unsure what ostrich farm to choose or what meerkat tour is the best, ask Gerry. Want the best place to try ostrich? Ask Gerry. As an added bonus, he makes a great breakfast.

This place is an absolute gem . The attention to detail is incredible, everything has been taken care of for the guests to feel like at home . the rooms are huge , they have a beautiful rustic look that instantly makes you feel cozy . The bathroom had all the amenities that we needed . The garden is immaculately looked after and the pool was clean and very inviting on such a hot day . To our surprise there was a bar at the guest house, we enjoyed tasting local wines and local ports and getting to know our host over a drink . Breakfast was superb, plentiful and delicious. The freshly baked bread was a bonus . Now the highlight of our stay was Jerry the owner . He is a wonderful man that puts every effort to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable at the guest house . His experience and hosting skills shine through, his shared his knowledge of the area , gave recommendations and even planned a driving route for us the next day . Thanks so much Jerry from your Spanish /English friends

That we had to leave . We wish we could have spent more time at this fantastic guest house

It was an exceptional stay at the Gumtree Guest House, and Gerry was the perfect host. I felt very welcomed! The house, terrace, and pool are well maintained, and it's all sparkling clean; complimentary coffee and tea in the room are also a big plus. But above all is the host: Gerry is a fun guy, very friendly, offers help with everything AND he is a great cook. I usually do not do breakfast, but I was so happy that I went: it was delicious food, and we had a good talk and laugh, and I went with loads of recommendations. Definitely recommended!

A lot of care was taken with the preparation of breakfast, cooked to order, and the fruit salad was attractively presented. Our host was very helpful and knowledgeable and steered us towards several places of interest which we would not have found on our own. We were quite happy to go back for a second night a few days later. Eating places for an evening meal and the main part of the town were within easy walking distance.

Depending on personal taste, the room could have been a little brighter or more colourful.

Great place to stay in Oudtshoorn - all you need (and more) to feel comfortable in a very nice house with a warm welcome, a cosy pool & garden area, good breakfast and individual advice for your trips. Gerry is the perfect host. He has a lot of excellent recommendations on where to eat and what to do in the region; not only around Oudtshoorn but he also took the time to explain some of his favorite spots on our onward journey. We will come back next time - thank you Gerry - your recommendations all worked out perfectly well and we could profit a lot from your tips & hints!

Everything great!

Our stay at the Gumtree House was excellent. Gerry is such a great host, we loved to talk with him about the life in South Africa. He also called two restaurants for us that normally would not take reservations during the theatre festival Breakfast is superb and the room was comfortable and has everything you need. The pool was very refreshing cause the Karoo can get hot. Absolutely recommended! Thanks Gerry, hope to visit again.

During the annual theatre festival it can get noisy (at night) since the festival hub is very close (which is also a big plus!). With earplugs we slept good. This is only ones a year, otherwise very quiet place.

We arrived a little late after a long drive,Jerry quickly got us checked in,bags to our lovely room and a very welcome beer and gin and tonic.Jerry is a great owner, he’s engageing,friendly has great local knowledge and is a really nice guy.Our room was a really good size great facilities,amazing bath and shower.The grounds are lovely and mature just wish we had the time to use the swimming pool.Location is so convenient for a short walk to town where there are some really good restaurants.Breakfast was excellent great local produce and choices,home made bread what could be better.

We enjoyed everything in this place. Gerry is an incredible passionate host who makes his guests feel so warmly welcome during the whole stay! Not only to speak about the wonderful breakfast, he’s creating every morning. It’s a great experience to stay at this place as a whole. We would definitely stay there again and can only recommend to everyone to do the same, if you look for an excellent Guest House in this area! Thanks Gerry for your hospitality and great inputs for activities around the area.

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I stayed here previously with 5 different friends and it was fairly recently sold to Gerry and his wife. I was so pleased with it before, but Gerry took it to a new level with his suggestions and helpfulness. All 6 of us raved about his lodging and all his recommendations, from the best ostrich farm for the tours and the best for the curio shop, and the best restaurant for ostrich, He was spot on for every recommendation. It's obvious he loves what he does, including serving us his fantastic breakfast. The rooms were fantastic, clean, comfortable, quiet, and so very safe. Thank you, Gerry, for an outstanding visit to Oudtshoorn!

not one thing could have been improved upon

The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The gardens surrounding the room were lovely, and the plunge pool was nice to take a refreshing dip. Really enjoyed the breakfast, which was first class.Home cooked bread which was delicious. The owner, Gerry, was a top host, and he couldn't have done more for us. Oh, and he makes a mean gin and tonic! Highly recommend

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