Situated 7km outside the town of Ladismith on the slopes of the Klein Swartberg Mountains, Ladismith Country House strives to provide guests with only the best service. Their personal touch and attention to detail will make your stay feel like a ‘home away from home’.
This 4-star country house offers accommodation in The Manor House, as well as a self-catering cottage. The Manor House consists of four individual tastefully decorated rooms that provide warmth and relaxation that only the Klein Karoo offers. Each room has it’s own entrance and a patio with direct access to the beautiful garden. Braai (barbeque) facilities are available and there is a swimming pool where guests can cool off during those hot summer days. There is secure parking on the premises.
Facilities in rooms:
- Air-conditioning;
- Queen sized beds;
- White cotton bed linen;
- Large bath tubs;
- Showers;
- Safes;
- Coffee/tea facilities;
- Mini-bar fridges;
- A hairdryer; and
- Soap and shower gel.
Dining:
Ladismith Country House offers a heart warming breakfast in a perfect Karoo setting. Guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the dining room or on the patio overlooking the garden and Klein Karoo landscape with the welcoming sounds of guinea-fowl, hadeda, partridge and pheasants. Evenings are characterized by delightful candlelit dinners, using local and fresh produce which are creatively prepared and beautifully served. They specialise in traditional home-cooked South African meals.
Activities:
- Situated in the tranquil Hoeko Valley, there is plenty to keep the avid nature lover occupied at Ladismith Country House. During the day you can enjoy a scenic walk on the farm before heading out to the well known Seweweekspoort;
- Visit the historical mission towns of Amalienstein and Zoar. Calitzdorp, the port capital of South Africa, is a mere 30 minute drive away. Oudtshoorn with it’s famous ostrich farms and Cango Caves is only an hour’s drive and George International airport only two hours away;
- If you feel like exploring the town of Ladismith, there is plenty on offer. Visit Ladismith Cheese Factory with a selection of fine and delectable cheeses. The Ladismith Wine Cellar offers the wine lover a great selection;
- Ladismith also has an 18-hole golf course;
- Mountain passes – If you aim is to drive as many of the old passes as possible and spend as little time as possible on the tar, then you might be interested in some of these:
- Seweweekspoort – On Route 62 towards Calitzdorp – approximately 10km from Ladismith Country House;
- Groenfontein – Via Calitzdorp – 50km circular gravel road passing the Nelsriver Dam;
- Kruisriver – Via Route 62 – 50km circular gravel road passing the spectacular Redstone Hills and regional architecture;
- Matjiesvlei – Towards Calitzdorp and then a 16km gravel road with secluded farm among aloe-clad hills;
Huisriver Pass – Tar road towards Calitzdorp with breathtaking views; and - Swartberg Pass – 45km gravel road via Groenfontein/Kruisriver and a 15km tar road with spectacular views.
Hiking trails – For the Hiking enthusiast there is the Elandsberg Mountain trail, which takes you all the way to Stanley’s light (seen from Ladismith at night) or the Towersig Mountain trail, which will take you to Ladismith’s major landmark: Towerkop.
Elandsberg – Circular route up Elandsberg, running pass Stanley’s light – a stiff climb of 792m – Distance: 12.2km – Duration: 5-8 hours;
Towersig – A circular route in the hills north of Ladismith offering views of the town and Towerkop mountain – Distance: 2-12km – Duration: 1-4 hours.
