Stone Cottage

General information

Steeped in the history of Plettenberg Bay and one of the town’s oldest buildings. Stone Cottage has stood keeping watch over time and tide for over a century. The cottage has remained in the Le Roux family and, its most recent resident, Annie Le Roux has passionately restored the house and surrounds as a self-catering apartments. Around every corner, you will find a reclaimed treasure or piece of art reflecting the history of Stone Cottage and the creative spirit of the Garden Route. Stone Cottage is a gathering place for local artists and musicians who enjoy the magical atmosphere of this iconic house.

"In a corner of the world overtaken by modernity, Stone Cottage is as authentic as they come! An authentic blast from the past, in the form of one of Plett's oldest (if not the oldest) holiday homes.

Built by the Le Roux family nearly a century ago and still in the same family today, Stone Cottage is a museum of nostalgia and rich artefact. It started with the Le Roux clan from Uniondale loading the ox-wagon with ostrich eggs, fruit, veggies and a turkey or two, and rock-'n-rolling their way to Plett for the annual summer hols.

This Ernest Hemingway retreat consists of the main house (occupied by Annie-the-artist) and three self-catering apartments on the same property: Boetie Pierre (4), the Hilda Room (2) and Leonard Room (2) and the new Oupa Jannie family suite (sleeps 6 - 8).

If you are looking for absolute privacy and perfection this might not really be for you, but if creative shabby-chic is your thing, you'll love it.

Creaky timber floors and doors, high beamed ceilings, old-fashioned kitchens, temperamental lights and water, Victorian beds and wafty white curtains, old rattan chairs, sagging but comfy couches, black and white photos of life as it once was, other nostalgic memorabilia that could have come with the first wagon, spectacular views of the bay and a communal deck with jacuzzi, are the order of the day.

Stone Cottage is a home away from home for many guests who enjoy the simple, relaxed and rustic atmosphere of barefoot living… No frills or luxuries, just essence."