Rooms
Our accommodation offers fully equipped rooms, all with air conditioning and views of the surrounding landscape, designed for a comfortable and relaxed stay.
Countryside Getaway
About Us
Situated in Oudtshoorn, a small town in the Western Cape in South Africa, DuckPond Lodge offers a quiet retreat overlooking a small dam in a peaceful farm setting. Guests can choose between a private cottage for added seclusion or a comfortable double room with a terrace in the main house. With ample birdlife, water views, mountains views and wide skies all around DuckPond Lodge is a haven for relaxation—yet still conveniently close to town and surrounding attractions.
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Countryside getaway
Double Room
A spacious lake-view double room in the main house with sun terrace, hot tub and pool access.
- Queen Bed
- Air-conditioning
- Lake & Mountain Views
- Access to Splash Pool
- Private Bathroom
- Access to Kitchen
- Hot Tub
- Access to Living Room
Self-catering
Cottage
A self-catering cottage (entire unit) with queen-sized bed, kitchenette, dining table and balcony with lovely views.
- Queen Bed
- Private Bathroom
- Lake Views
- Mountain Views
- Access to Splash pool
- Kitchenette
- Air-conditioning
Amenities
Facilities
Free WiFi
Fast, reliable internet throughout your stay
Aircon
Cool, comfortable rooms all year round
Free Parking
Safe, off-street parking included for guests
Breakfast
This is an optional extra and must be pre-booked well in advance
Splash Pool
Relax and unwind in the shared guest splash pool (4m x 2m)
BBQ
Enjoy outdoor braai facilities during your stay
Nature Experiences
Birdwatching
The Klein Karoo, particularly the Oudtshoorn region, offers a rich variety of bird habitats within a short driving distance from town. From riverbanks and reed beds to thickets on hillside slopes, fynbos on the Swartberg Mountains, open Karoo plains, and even suburban gardens, each environment supports its own specialist species. This diversity makes the area ideal for both casual and serious birdwatching.
A wide variety of aquatic birds can be found around local ponds, including several species of ducks, Egyptian geese, and the African sacred ibis.
Birdwatchers may also encounter species such as sunbirds, kingfishers, weavers, warblers, doves, flycatchers, canaries, mousebirds, woodpeckers, larks, pipits, cisticolas, chats, sugarbirds, and rockjumpers.
Guest Review
“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Duckpond Lodge!”
” From the moment we arrived, Richard went above and beyond to make our visit truly special. He was incredibly communicative leading up to our stay and took extra care to arrange thoughtful gifts for a special birthday celebration, which was such a delightful surprise. The lodge itself was charming, comfortable, and perfectly maintained. ”
MALTZ, UK
Duck Pond Lodge
Address: 27a Alphen Rijnweg, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
GPS: -33.567278, 22.205306