Very comfortable, clean, well appointed rooms. Friendly host who made us feel comfortable and accommodated us in every way possible. Great local knowledge and excellent reference for dinner! Outstanding breakfast, great variety of food and well presented! Thanks Phil!

we toured for three weeks and this was the best accomodation we experienced. Everything was perfect. The host Phil and Linda fantastic. Will stay there anytime when I and family are in Oudtshoorn. Can only recommend this place with the greatest confidence.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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!