Thabile Lodge

Nestled within a rugged, mountainous terrain is a place of happiness.

Contact Details Thabile Lodge (044)2516116 (044)2516115 +27 (0) 82 5645 295 thabilelodge@telkomsa.net Web: www.thabilelodge.co.za Our Rating out of 10 Enquire now View Rates

Description

The African-style architecture unfolds within 600 hectares of native surroundings to create a welcoming environment.

Kenny and Len are the proud owners of Thabile Lodge. We decided to move away from the stresses of the corporate world to enjoy a better quality of life in the countryside. We discovered this farm, nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains and decided to call it Thabile.... the Sotho word for ‘a place of happiness’.

Kenny, a trained accountant and very much a city boy, has always had a great love for farming, having reared cows and horses for most of his life. Len, a qualified public relations officer, was raised in a small Free State town where he learnt valuable people skills which grew into a career in marketing.

Our home was always open to friends and family worldwide and we came to realise that most people enjoyed the experience of ‘farm life’ - Thabile Lodge simply became a natural extension of our home... people will arrive as guests, but they will leave as friends.

Kenny's pride and joy is his Jersey dairy herd - one of the best in the country due to his enthusiasm to improve and perfect the breed. There is also a Brown Swiss herd as well as ostriches on the farm. The latest addition to the farm family is a 'Boerperd' stud - a tough, indigenous breed of horse with a combination of beauty and endurance. Kenny’s talents extend into all things culinary as well from delicious traditional South African dishes to mouth-watering preserves and he’ll soon be churning out cheese from his newly-built cheese dairy.

Len has taken his people skills into the fascinating area of natural healing and is a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, colour therapist and has also studied the fine art of Thai massage. His open and relaxed nature make for a wonderful experience that will set your mind, body and soul at peace.

We are both down-to-earth by nature and we invite you to come and stay and share our farm with us. 

Thabile means 'a place of happiness' in Sotho, and is situated in the foothills of the Swartberg mountains in the Little Karoo.

The lodge has gone through a major transformation from humble beginnings, and is now a welcoming rustic retreat, with many special features including handmade basins, screeded floors, high ceilings and magnificent views from the cottages and verandahs.

The homestead was always open to friends and family worldwide and soon Len came to realise that most people enjoyed the experience of ‘farm life’. Thabile Lodge simply became a natural extension of his home... people will arrive as guests, but they will leave as friends.

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about... happiness is always an inside job"

Cuisine

 Dinner and breakfast are served on the front porch of the main house. The porch can easily be converted into a closed room if need be.

We have the most beautiful evenings in Oudtshoorn and our porch offers the perfect setting for romantic candlelight dinners beneath the stars!

The kitchen often bustles with people exchanging ideas, tips and enjoying sneak tastings.

Intimate dinners for small groups can be served in the diningroom. Our lounge is a lovely social gathering area with a full bar and
big screen TV.

 Accommodation

Natural, rustic finishes offer a distinct African flair to the 12 en-suite rooms situated in 6 cottages, allowing interaction with others or complete privacy.

Each room has its own porch with breathtaking views
of the Swartberg Mountains.

All rooms are airconditioned with televisions (M-Net) with tea and coffee facilities.

Bathroom basins were handmade adding a unique touch to the rustic finishes.

Rates

R380 per person sharing.
R480 single.

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