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Oudtshoorn Information

The largest town in the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn (pronounced "oats - horn") offers all the amenities of a regional capital - with all the charm of a traditional "plattelandse dorp" (rural town).

Oudtshoorn History

The history and development of Oudtshoorn is inextricably connected with the growth of the ostrich feather industry from as early as 1860. By the turn of the twentieth century (during the Edwardian Period) the use of prime ostrich feathers in ladies’ clothing was high fashion, especially in England and Europe.
Feathers were light and easily imported and fetched incredibly high prices. The resultant prosperity had a profound effect on Oudtshoorn and its immediate environment.

Numerous immigrants, particularly the Jews of Eastern Europe, were drawn to the “boom” town, mostly because their relatives and friends had already established contact by “smousing” (trading).

Oudtshoorn acquired such a large Jewish community at the time that it became known as “little Jerusalem”. With so much money available, the town expanded rapidly. More churches were built as well as many public (schools) and commercial buildings.

The farming community, who had suddenly become extremely rich, vied with each other to display their wealth and built magnificent “Ostrich Feather Palaces” decorated and embellished with stained glass windows, turrets and handsome cast-iron work (locally known as “broekielace” - cast-iron decorations that remind one of the lace decoration on ladies’ underwear).

Several of these “Ostrich Feather Palaces” are still to be viewed in Oudtshoorn and its immediate environment. The distinctive sandstone used for these buildings was readily available because it was locally quarried. The skill of the Scottish stonemasons, originally imported for the building of the Dutch Reformed Church (“Moederkerk” - Mother Church) is evident in these fine buildings.

A number of well-known architects such as Charles Bullock, George Wallace and J.E. Vixeboxse opened offices in Oudtshoorn and were responsible for the design of many an Ostrich Palace.

Even today their designs provide a distinctive architectural heritage for Oudtshoorn, reflecting the opulence of the Ostrich Feather Boom of 1860—1914.

It was primarily the invention of the motor car and the advent of the First World War that brought the Ostrich Feather Boom Era to an end. Faster open vehicles played havoc with the ladies’ splendid feather decorated fashions and fashion trends in 1914 and onwards were generally more sober and less flamboyant.

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88 Baron van Reede Guest House Accommodation
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This magnificent sandstone Victorian mansion is situated on an acre of land in a quiet up market residential area within walking distance from the town centre and Oudtshoorn’s famous restaurants.
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Bisibee Guest House Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Bisibee Guest House offers affordable accommodation in Oudtshoorn. This guest house is situated in a well established area of Oudtshoorn and is within walking distance of the town centre.
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Cul De Sac Country Guest House Accommodation
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De Zeekoe Guest Farm Accommodation
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Die Fonteine is a luxury guest house, situated in the heart of the Cango Valley near Oudtshoorn. We offer stylishly decorated en-suite rooms with beautiful views of the Schoemanshoek Valley and the spectacular Swartberg Mountain Range.
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Earthbound Guest House Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Earthbound Guest House, Oudtshoorn, offers 3 Star TGCSA graded bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation in South Africa’s Klein Karoo Region or Garden Route Area. Situated in a quiet and safe residential area, less than 1.5km from the...
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Langenhoven B & B Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Welcome to Langenhoven B & B Langenhoven B&B is centrally located and offers eight clean, affordable en-suite rooms with all the required necessities. Staying with us gives you the opportunity to explore Oudtshoorn and its surroundings.
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Le Roux's Guest House Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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A warm and friendly welcome awaits our guests at Le Roux's Guest House, a stylish and comfortable establishment located in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn.
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Miles B&B Guesthouse Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Miles B&B Guest House offers comfortable home-from-home Oudtshoorn accommodation with a cosy ambience, a perfect setting for those who wish to be within the hub of Oudtshoorn but with the sensation of tranquil surroundings in the countryside.
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Mooiplaas Guest House Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Oakdene Guest House Oudtshoorn Accommodation
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Oue Werf Country Guest House Accommodation
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