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Built
in 1902 and recently restored, Foster's Manor is a National Monument
and offers comfortable accommodation in a unique residence tastefully
decorated with antique and modern furniture.
Experience the
days gone by, of ostrich feathers and 'Feather Palaces' at Foster`s
Manor Bed & Breakfast - the embodiment of the ambiance of the
era when the ostrich and its feathers reigned supreme in the Little
Karoo.
The Manor was declared a national monument in 1974 and was restored
lovingly to its former glory.
The Great British sandstone architect, Charles Bullock, was the
creater of the building - his original plans and documents are displayed
in the breakfast room of the Manor. J Foster, a local attorney,
instructed Bullock to design a double storey mansion for him. Foster
called this mansion "Rus in Urbe", formally known as Foster`s Folly
- later renamed Foster`s Manor.
The Manor has 8 bedrooms, the character of which is a blend of the
old and new. Every bedroom has an en suite bathroom where one can
relax in a French slipper bath. You can also enjoy a drink while
watching television.
A stay in the manor`s honeymoon suite will be the crowning glory
of your honeymoon!
The spacious interiors have been individually furnished with authentic
collector's pieces from the early 1900s. All rooms are fitted with
mini-bars, facilities for making coffee and tea, and TVs.
Guests can also roam the ground floor, which is decorated with photo
reproductions of the feather boom era. From the Nursery Room to
the Library Room, every detail reminds you of the glorious days
when the farmers became rich overnight from the ostrich feather
industry.
Drinks can be enjoyed at the cozy bar, in the courtyard, in either
of the two gardens or in the privacy of your own verandah.
Foster's Manor offers its guests a unique experience, after all
Oudtshoorn is the world capital of the ostrich industry. Why not
treat yourself and have an overnight in the one and only "Ostrich
Feather Palace".
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