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The Gumtree

3.0 of 5
139 Church Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
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The Gumtree
Ranked #6 of 60 Oudtshoorn B&B and Inns
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stayed for one night at The Gumtree. Unfortunately, we arrived a little bit too late to watch the sunset in the beautiful and peaceful garden, where many birds find their home. Our advice: don't be late! :) Phil is a very kind and helpfull host, with a good sence of humor. We even had the opportunity to choose between... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Amazing experience! Phil is a through gentleman and perfectionist. Right from the informative communication a month before we arrived , prompt replies to emails, the music at breakfast to the tips on travelling to our next destination , phil made us feel special and secure. The rooms are excellent , the breakfast sumptous and full of local goodies and home... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Linda, the hostess, greeted us as soon as we arrived, and acted as if she had been waiting for us all day. She showed us our quarters, and then shared 3 menus of local restaurants within walking distance. Seeing the menus ahead of time helped us choose which restaurant fit our culinary tastes. We walked about 15 minutes, seeing the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This guesthouse is run by Phil, who is very welcoming and was extremely helpful in sgggesting and booking supper reservations for us. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. The location by the old suspension bridge is lovely, and the pool looked very inviting! Breakfast was delicious (mostly locally produced goods). And the coffee was excellent!

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stopped over in Oudtshoorn and stayed at The Gumtree for one night. The booking was professionally handled from the outset and confirmatory correspondence included valuable information about Oudtshoorn tourism, i.e. what to do and where to eat etc. Phil greeted us upon our arrival, introduced us to our ‘one night home-from-home’ and invited us to join him and Linda... More

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Del Mar, California, Usa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Nice hosts. Welcome with local wine.My wife was happy to find a bathrobe which is rare in this price range.Excellent value for money.Ample breakfast. Easy walk to excellent dinner recommended by owner.Secure on site parking.

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Great location - quiet but close to town centre and amenities. Very friendly owners with a lot of good advice for tourist types. Had a great time in a comfortable bed and spacious room. Large breakfast is compulsory!

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Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Very good service and a nice and a lovely warm welcome on a cold day. The room was awesome, neat, clean and very well equipped so that I as a disabled can recommend it to other people, but the best of our stay was the lovely local breakfast presented by Phil. Thank you so much for your given info about... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Our stay at Gumtree was wonderful and relaxing. The garden setting was beautiful with a refreshing flowing river. The dining room was very neat and the breakfast prepared by Phil was delicious. Our hosts really welcomed us and made us feel at home. Thank you Phil and Linda.

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Galway, Galway, Ireland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

we were two couples...we picked the gumtree through tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. I would strongly recommend any one travelling to South Africa to stay in Oudtshoorn and to stay in the Gumtree.Phil's breakfasts are yum and yum!.When we arrived Phil met us with a warm welcome and our accommodation was excellent, we were in the cottage and it... More

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Additional Information about The Gumtree

Also Known As:
The Gumtree Hotel Oudtshoorn
The Gumtree Hotel
Address: 139 Church Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Oudtshoorn
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 60 B&Bs / Inns in Oudtshoorn
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Gumtree Guest House is one of the finest in Oudtshoorn, overlooking the Grobbelaars River and the historic Suspension bridge. This guest house offers luxury and charm, in the shade of a century old giant gumtree. Close to town but with a beautiful view, many restaurants and attractions are within 5-10 minutes walking distance for guests. Our rooms offer the comforts of air conditioning, hairdryers, toiletries, beverage packs, electric blankets, TVs, tea/coffee trays and minibar fridges. Each room has its own entrance on a wooden deck. Amenities available to guests include laundry services, Wifi and Internet Access, and telephone/fax facilities. The lounge offers a fireplace on chilly winter nights as well as satellite television. We are fully licensed and offer a cosy bar which is ideal for pre-dinner cocktails or post-dinner nightcaps. Health, Continental or Farm-style breakfasts are served. Evening meals are available on request and barbecue facilities are also available. ... more   less 
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