We had a very enjoyable stay for three nights. The hosts were fabulous. They gave us great ideas for activities in the area given the recent floods, and provided areas of interest as we headed east on the garden route as well. My family of four stayed in the cottage, which was perfect for us.

Overall, our stay was marvellous in every way possible - the high level of service from our attentive hosts and their staff, the cleanliness of our room plus amenities, the incredible and plentiful daily breakfast, the rustic and comfortable feel of the entire guest house, as well as the convenient location for accessing the greater area.

Everything was great. The host, Gerry, was engaged, hands in and very helpful with suggestions and referrals for attractions, restaurants, etc. And a great conversationalist, very knowledgeable about Oudtshoorn, the Klein Karoo, and South Africa in general!, and

A lovely 3-night stay at this homely, rustic-style guest house. With a warm, friendly greeting we felt right at home from the start. In a very convenient, easily walkable, yet quiet location right in the centre of Oudtshoorn, with a delightful garden and pool area and safe on-site parking, this guesthouse is a gem. Gerry is an outstanding host! He went above and beyond to provide recommendations and information on the area .... he even made restaurant reservations for us. Always friendly and chatty ... we left feeling like friends. Most outstanding, however, was his healthy, generous and freshly-prepared breakfast ... really set us up for the day. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Gumtree. The host was very sweet and helped us with great ideas of things to do and see while in the area. The breakfast was tasty with choices of hot and cold items, fresh made bread, and fresh fruit cups. The location was quiet, but within walking distance to good restaurants.

Location was convenient for walking in town and for out of town excursions. The room was clean and comfortable. The garden and pool were very nice! Best of all, the host was warm and welcoming and a wealth of information! Thank you!

Great time, lovely room, very friendly, great location

I have stayed in the property before and like the why it is set up

Our host Jerry could not be more charming or helpful. He’s a font of knowledge and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in places that look more plush, but this was by far superior in every way. Powerful shower, quiet air con and ceiling fan, and the best breakfast.

This property was well maintained and had secure parking. We appreciated that it was only a block to the Main Street and close to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.

Gerry was very helpful and friendly.

Phil and Linda made us very welcome and made our stay really enjoyable. We have stayed at the Gumtree previously and will no doubt return. The garden is lovely and there is a pool for cooling off after a long drive. Phil cooks a very good breakfast and Linda's fruit salad is lovely. We would recommend.

Great location for touring the area, extremely friendly owners. Nice rooms.

Outstanding location in Oudtshoorn - probably the best. Highly recommend. Owners are very helpful at organizing activities, visits, and sightseeing in the area. Outstanding hospitality.

One problem was that the closet to hang clothes was not long enough for dresses, the shower room was quite tired looking

The best guest house we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world! Just unbelievable. Perfect location, perfect facilities, perfect hosts! We didn’t want to leave. A wonderful discovery. We will be back!!

On the road 800+ nights around the world and this is one of the best, in every way. Super location, close but not too close to town—-quiet, beautiful morning birdsong. Clean, very comfortable bed and room—very peaceful, restful sleep. First rate room. Breakfast was superb—locally sourced, fresh juice, excellent cold and hot food, homemade bread. Beautiful breakfast room. And proprietors Phil and Linda all pull off this first rate guesthouse with graciousness and warm hospitality. And very, very interesting and engaging people they both are—just first rate human beings running a first rate guest house. You can’t and won’t go wrong—stay here if you are in or near Outdshoorn. You will be very happy you did.

Our hosts Phil and Linda were very hospitable and helpful. Our room was comfortable and clean. Great breakfast with good choices. Nice swimming pool area to relax around. Walking distance to some restaurants and shops. You have to be a bit careful leaving the premises by car as you are on a downwards slope and it is not to easy to see the traffic. Just a small point.

We had an Excellent stay Lin and Phil great hosts, really pointed us in right direction with details of local area. Rooms were big also nice deck and pool to relax around - breakfast was very good, all in all a perfect hotel to explore the local area which loads to offer

Gumtree Lodge is perfect for a visit to Oudtshoorn and the surrounding areas. Phil and Linda are excellent hosts who are extremely knowledgeable and professional in their approach. Service is first class! The guest house is ideally placed for walking to a range of restaurants and Phil and Linda advised us about these. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was spacious and looked onto the gardens and pool. It had everything we needed. The bar and dining area are very tastefully decorated. There were too many extras to mention. An unforgettable memory is the circular tour through the Schwartberg Pass driven by Phil who provided a really well informed commentary. We would highly recommend this guided tour. We think that we were extremely lucky to have chosen Gumtree Lodge and highly recommend it.