Set above the pristine coastline of South Africa’s Garden Route, Tamodi Estate & Polo Reserve is more than a destination, it’s a way of being.
A vision grounded in nature. Tamodi is born from a love of land, horses, and the quiet dignity of meaningful design.
Tamodi Estate & Polo Reserve is an intimate countryside estate located in Plettenberg Bay, in South Africa’s Western Cape. Conceived as a sanctuary of slow, thoughtfully curated hospitality, the reserve brings together refined interior design by Studio Ashby, equestrian heritage, and a deep connection to nature.
With just 10 spacious suites, polo facilities, and a culinary offering centred on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Tamodi offers a highly personalised experience designed for rest, privacy, and meaningful connection. Surrounded by protected landscapes and shaped by a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Tamodi Estate & Polo Reserve invites guests to experience a sense of home within a naturally serene setting.
The hotel is organised around a central building conceived for shared living, echoing the atmosphere of a private club. A library and reading room, serene terraces, and a pool that extends communal life outdoors form a sequence of spaces designed for unhurried connection.
Across 811sqm dedicated to shared interiors, the design strengthens the relationship between indoors and out throughgenerous openings, decks, and transitional spaces that soften the boundary between shelter and landscape.
Tamodi is a sanctuary of natural elegance, where polo culture, soulful retreat, and untamed beauty come together.
A palette of natural tones and organic textures runs throughout, in dialogue with the architecture and local materials such as stone, wood, and clay, shaping interiors that feel authentic and deeply rooted in their surroundings.
Painted walls and joinery, along with new stucco finishes for fireplaces, reinforce a sober, cohesive, and timeless aesthetic.
The aim was to establish a distinct identity aligned with the climate and rhythm of the place.
The result rests on precise decisions — well-scaled furniture, seating that invites lingering, and discreet storage solutions — so that functionality fades into the background and character emerges through tangible details.
Generous proportions already ensured ease of movement; the design effort therefore concentrated on refining performance and elevating comfort through carefully curated layers of textiles, accessories, and finishes.
To add depth and warmth, large handwoven rugs crafted in Cape Town were incorporated, produced on looms designed specifically for the project.
The colour story draws directly from the surrounding landscape: soft lavenders, olive greens, golden yellows, warm terracottas, sky blues, and deep browns.
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