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Villa |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Thesen Island in Knysna

From £600 per week |  From £86 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Taliesin sleeps twelve adults in luxury. It has many decks to relax and take in the stunning views. Heaven for the bird watcher as it is steps from the bird reserve. Feeling energetic you can swim in the heated 10m pool or the safe waterways. As it is steps from the beach you could swim there.
A daily house keeper looks after the house and you so this is a real holiday for all!
It has been designed to make the most of the Knysna light and breezes with many windows and high full hieght ceilings.
The area is stunning and there are many things and places to explore.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Taliesin can either be rented out as a six or four bedroom house depending on the beds needed. There is also a two bedroom apartment which is rented out when the house is vacant. This makes it a very special apartment as it has the sole use of the gardens, decks & pool of the main house. All the beds & linen are of a very high standard so you will get a great nights sleep. There are many restaurants in the area. The small island boasts three.

Further details outdoors:
Parking is in an automated garage. There is room for two cars. Taliesin has it's own boat dock. If you don't have a boat it is great to fish off. The island being private is very secure and you will see many children cycling around without the adults. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained.

Further details

There is wheelchair access to the ground floor, where there is one large bedroom.
The apartment can sleep upto four. The four bedroom house upto eight and the main house twelve.

Conditions

Smoking is allowed on the balconies.
On booking 30% deposit is required.
The final amount is payable three weeks before rental period.

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View towards the famous Knysna Heads from the deck

 

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Taliesin from the lagoon

 

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The Western Cape region

Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’, South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland.

It offers many activities and attractions to a wide variety of people. "People. beauty and mystery" is what comes to mind when describing Knysna. The town nestles between the impressive Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a protective mantle. The 21 ha estuary is protected from the sea by the monolithic sandstone "Heads" - silent sentinels down the centuries of the rich history of this unique part of "paradise of earth".

The Knysna / Thesen Island area

In and around Knysna one will find a selection of fine restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops and eateries, to match your mood or budget. For the shopper, there are interesting shops tucked away around every corner, authentic African traders and for the person with a passion for history, well, Knysna will intrigue you...

How to get there

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If you are visiting from abroad there are many flights from major international cities to either Johanesburg or Cape Town. Catch one of the many connecting domestic flights to George. George Airport is under an hours drive from Knysna. Spectacular views on the way.
Alternatively you could drive from Cape Town. This will take you a morning or afternoon. It is a pleasant route through beautiful country side.

Activities near Knysna

Reviews

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14 Oct 2011

“Most wonderful house in Knysna” A perfect stay: friendly welcome, house is in a very quiet location, but near enough to shops and restaurants. Its very stylish decorated and offers so many lounges inside and outside. The maid is very kind. A big table accommodates up to twelve guests.The views from all rooms and decks are so beautiful. The garage offers space for two cars. Internet connection is fast and easy to handle. We'd love to come back.

19 Sep 2011

“What an amazing house with great views of the heads” Taliesin is a beautiful house with a great view. The security is excellent, the house is very clean. Everything about this place is perfect. I would definately recommend and will sure visit again. The owner and the manager are really great and help.. What an awesome and gorgeous place. We really have a great time there.

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Peter & Moo Mordaunt plus friend & family, Banbury UK - 4 December 2010: We loved our holiday in Taliesin and found all we needed on Thesen Island and Knysna to have a holiday we shall never forget.

Michelle Barnard, Africa - 09 May 2008: We enjoyed it very much and the house is fantastic.

Julia Cook, South Africa - 06 January 2008: The Reddy family were awesome and their house magnificant! One of the best on the island. Thesen Island is wonderful for families, the whole atmosphere of cycling and boating, swimming and late night walks - truly wonderful.

Ms Tynan, Ireland - 31 March 2008: This house is amazing - beautifully appointed with numerous decks in a perfect location on the lagoon and a pleasant short walk over waterways to the chic little Thesen Island 'village' and shops. We didn't want to leave. Highly recommended.

Mr Erasmus, South Africa - 17 July 2007: This was the best get away my family and I have ever had locally.The house and surroundings are great. I would personally recommend Taliesin to anyone. Taliesin is great.

Dawn Berry, South Africa - 28 September 2007 Taliesin is spacious, well appointed and beautifully furnished. It is situated in fantastic surroundings and we would highly recommend.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Apartment	30 Jun 10	31 Jul 10	890£ 890	130130	130130	Flexible
Apartment Low Season	31 Jul 10	2 Oct 10	600£ 600	8686	8686	Flexible
Apartment High Season	2 Oct 10	16 Dec 10	890£ 890	130130	130130	Flexible
Apartment Peak Season	16 Dec 10	11 Jan 11	1200£ 1200	175175	175175	Flexible

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	3 Mar 11	1 May 11	1900£ 1900	280280	280280	Flexible
Low Season	1 May 11	1 Jul 11	1270£ 1270	185185	185185	Flexible
High Season	1 Jul 11	31 Jul 11	1900£ 1900	280280	280280	Flexible
Low Season	31 Jul 11	1 Nov 11	1270£ 1270	185185	185185	Flexible
High Season	1 Nov 11	16 Dec 11	1900£ 1900	280280	280280	Flexible
Peak Season	16 Dec 11	18 Jan 12	3000£ 3000	430430	430430	Flexible

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	3 Mar 11	1 May 11	2400£ 2400	280280	280280	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

There are special rates for rentals longer than two weeks so please enquire. Also there are specials for late bookings.

Please note the rates may change at the discretion of the owner.

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4 years listed You are contacting Sue Reddy Landline +44 01622 817946 Mobile +44 07738 727271 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.