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Simola Heights Villa

A Luxurious modern house situated on the secure Simola Golf Estate overlooking the award winning Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, meandering Knysna River, natural fynbos and famous Outeniqua mountains in the distance. Situated only 10 minutes from Kanonkop House, the centre of town and only 3 or 4 minutes to the Simola Hotel, where you can enjoy the restaurant, gym, spa facilities and club house. Simola Heights offers accommodation of pure luxury and easy private living.
This elegant house has taken full advantage of its spectacular views with never ending sliding doors stepping out on to the veranda stretching on to a large rim-flow pool and natural fynbos garden. It has a large kitchen-dining room area with a comfy television lounge all of which have beautiful views and large sliding doors opening out on to the pool, entertainment braai area and garden. For a quieter time there is a cosy lounge with a gas fire place for the cooler evenings. All the rooms are fitted with under-floor heating and a surround music system.

Hacklewood Hill Country House

Hacklewood Hill Country House, a gem in the African Pride Collection. It is an elegant blend of five-star luxury and homely charm.
Built in 1898 and tucked away in a lush English Country Garden setting, this private retreat offers guests a secure, exclusive and intimate experience where their every wish is met with impeccable efficiency.
Furnished with fascinating period pieces and sumptuous fabrics reminiscent of Victorian sophistication, the house exudes unsurpassed comfort and style.
The restaurant at Hacklewood Hill offers exquisite award winning dining in an elegant silver and crystal setting. Out talented chef is passionate about creating five-star dishes in generous portions to satisfy the most discerning of diners. In the true turn-of-the-century tradition, silver service is the order of the day.
The Hacklewood wine cellar is a delightful underground treasure trove, where guests are invited to browse an impressive selection of imported white wines and champagnes, as well as a rare collection of vintage reds.
A range of facilities adds to the overall appeal of Hacklewood Hill. Guests can enjoy a bracing game of tennis or croquet before languishing around the sparkling pool. An assortment of indoor games is also available.
The fragrant, leafy garden invites guests to immerse themselves in fresh floral scents, bright colours and cheerful birdsong for a truly relaxing experience.
An executive meeting venue is available for conferences or private functions.

St. James of Knysna

The St. James of Knysna is a five-star country house on the banks of the idyllic Knysna Lagoon. With its awe-inspiring views across the Lagoon to the Knysna Heads, luxury suites, bed and breakfast accommodation, guest lounge, exclusive gift boutique, two swimming pools and numerous seating areas it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the casual and relaxed Knysna lifestyle.
As guests of the St. James, you’ll be treated to a complimentary, 90-minute cruise on our pontoon barge, ‘The Boat,’ which departs from our private jetty to explore the upper reaches of the Lagoon. A romantic, relaxing introduction to the Knysna River estuary in the central region of South Africa’s largest unfenced wildlife preserve: the Garden Route National Park.
Only 2.5 km from the centre of town – and 2.8 km from the popular The Waterfront Knysna Quays (with its restaurants, shops, etc.) – The St. James is also just a few minutes’ drive from Knysna’s championship golf courses: Simola, Pezula, and the Knysna Golf Club.
And if you love the water – for canoeing, kiteboarding, or just paddling about – well, the Lagoon’s right there at the end of the property’s lush and expansive gardens.

Somervreug Guest House

Somervreug stands amid the hills of Knysna Heights, proudly claiming its place amongst the top 5-star guest houses on South Africa’s Garden Route. You step into luxury upon arrival and, after experiencing the ultimate indulgence in sophistication and comfort during your stay, will leave with a feeling of elegance that will last long after you have been waved off to your next destination.
The contemporary, individually appointed rooms offer guests the most magical views of the Knysna Estuary and Knysna Heads – and the ultimate in modern amenities. All rooms are en-suite with spacious, spa-like bathrooms that feature walk-in rain showers, patios or balconies and seating areas. The larger, Executive Room also features a lounge area and bath, while the Family Unit with private entrance invites up to six guests to share in the Somervreug experience.
Find tranquility in the quiet of the tropical courtyard and pool area. Enjoy the temperate Garden Route winters with great company and sundowners from the stylish lounge or front deck, both offering unobstructed views of the lagoon and Knysna Heads.

The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a boutique 5-star hotel which offers luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, and a range of world-class facilities. This exceptional hotel is situated on the picturesque Thesen Island, within the scenic Knysna estuary and occupies an old power station building. Some of the machinery which was used in this power station forms an integral part of the hotel’s aesthetics. The hotel features seventeen standard rooms, six luxury rooms, a honeymoon suite, and a self-catering Water Club apartment. Each of the rooms provide luxurious amenities such as a flat screen TV, WiFi, a fully-stocked mini bar, and a tea and coffee station. Other facilities include two onsite restaurants and a spa.

The Greens Guest House

The Greens Guest House is situated in the heart of the lush Garden Route greenery in the picturesque and popular town of Knysna.
Guests staying at The Greens can enjoy a lazy afternoon relaxing by the pool overlooking the pristine gardens on the furniture provided or take a dip on the warm summer days. Guests also have access to the barbeque facilities by the garden and pool area.

THEBLOEM

Discover the latest trends in hospitality & comfort in Paradise, Knysna – situated in the heart of the Garden Route, T H E B L O E M is suspended high above the town of Knysna, overlooking the world acclaimed Knysna Heads and lagoon.
T H E B L O E M encloses 5 suites, specifically designed for panoramic views, spaciousness and comfort. All suites are very spacious and enjoy lovely views over the Knysna Lagoon. Pezula & Simola championship golf courses,spas as well as main attractions are all within a scenic 15 minutes drive.

Lairds Lodge Country Estate

Laze your way through languid afternoons on one of several verandas or in any of the sheltered courtyards where homemade iced tea is served; the secluded swimming pool too is particularly inviting while beautifully landscaped gardens offer opportunity for a leisurely stroll.
Indoors, the front lounge with its comfortable couches, small library, complimentary internet access, wood burning fireplace, and satellite television provides an alternative backdrop to a cup of tea and the day’s decadent cake, or something stronger. The brandy lounge has cosy seating arrangements ideal for enjoying an aged after dinner brandy or whisky, along with a separate large screen television area for the sports enthusiast.
Scrumptious breakfasts – fresh fruits, just-baked breads, croissants and muffins, homemade jams and preserves, and cooked specialities – will prepare you for the day ahead. Pre-dinner drinks are enjoyed around heated braziers in the candlelit courtyard or in the informal brandy lounge. Specialising in seafood and game dishes, the Lodge boasts one of the finest menus in the Garden Route; sociable 4-course gourmet dinners are served in the traditional reed ceilinged dining room, or can be taken in the rustic charm of the wine room. Every meal is carefully paired with selected wines from the Cape, ensuring a memorable South African dining experience, every time
Each of the elegant, high-ceilinged and individually decorated en suite rooms speaks of welcoming tranquility and easy living with cushioned comfort, air conditioned facilities, percale linen and specialised toiletries. Gowns, room safes, telephones and well stocked tea and coffee stations add to the restrained luxury
Not only is the Lodge a Gourmet Retreat property but it is situated in one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa – the feted Garden Route.
 

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

5* graded Villa Afrikana Guest Suites are perched high above the town of Knysna, also known as the pearl of the Garden Route, on a hill fittingly called “Paradise” overlooking the world acclaimed Knysna Heads and lagoon.
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites is recognized as an innovator in the Guest House category, offering guests an ambience of conviviality and unpretentious elegance. All suites are specifically designed to maximize space, comfort and views over the Knysna Heads and Lagoon. Each suite features a comfortably furnished and also very spacious luxury bathroom as well as a private balcony.

Hunter’s Country House

Hunter’s Country House is a 5-star boutique hotel idyllically situated between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape. With a variety of accommodation available, there’s something perfect for every guest, with options including authentic thatched suites, or a private pool. All rooms and suites are individually decorated so guests can revel in the homely elegance that is the cornerstone of this impressive property.
Hunter’s Country House is perfectly situated on the Garden Route, making it the perfect base for guests wanting to explore the magnificence that the West Cape has to offer, be that marine tours and hiking trails at Plettenberg Bay, or a boat cruise on Knysna Lagoon.

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