Saffron House
About the home
The house is on the lagoon canals, one can fish directly from the veranda! Thesen island is the perfect place to relax with easy walking access to a private beach. Numerous attractions are close by such as Golf Courses, adventure trips, bungy jumping, absailing, excellent restaurants, pubs, Knsyna Elephant Park, Perfect beaches such as Buffels Bay, whale watching (seasonal) and night clubs.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 500m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms, 1 en suite and 3 shower rooms, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The house is double story with three bedrooms upstairs, and two bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs has a single garage, bedroom and bathroom, kitchen, scullery, lounge and dining room with patio above the lagoon water. Underfloor heating is in all rooms. All bathrooms have heated towel rails. All bedrooms have fitted cupboards.
Bedroom 1 the main bedroom has an en suite bathroom complete with shower, bath and his and her basins. Built in cupboards. A private patio with lagoon views and lounger beds. The main bedroom boast a king sized bed.
Bedroom 2 upstairs has 2 single beds with a shared bathroom having a shower, basin and toilet.
Bedroom 3 upstairs shares the bathroom with bedroom 2. It has a double bed.
Bedroom 4 located downstairs has a double bed with a shower, toilet, and basin room adjacent.
The kitchen, lounge, and dining room are open plan.
The house is new being completed in October 2007.
Further details outdoors:
A canoe is also provided.
Further details
The house can only be booked for periods of not less than 7 days continuous.
Conditions
50 % deposit required. Balance of payment 5 days prior to arrival.
The Western Cape region


Knysna is in the heart of the beautiful garden route in the Western Cape. The temperatures from Sept to May vary between 15 degrees C to 32 degrees C. During which is from May to Sept temperatures vary from about 12 degrees C to 25 degrees C. Generally Knysna enjoys lots of sunshine.
The Knysna area
Spectacular beaches, whale watching (seasonal), hiking, Knysna Elephant park, Bungy Jumping, absailing, horse riding, surfing, fishing, cycling, swimming, shopping, 4 x 4 trails, canoeing, sailing, upmarket restaurants, bars, night clubs. 40 km from Plettenberg bay. 100 km from Tsitsikama Forests.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | George: 65 km |
Fly direct in to Cape Town or Johannesburg.
Knysna is 4 hours drive from Cape Town, or 35 minutes by domestic flight from Cape Town to George,
Alternatively fly from Johannesburg to George, flight is 1 and a half hours.
George is 50 minutes (65 km) by car from Knysna.
Numerous airlines fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to George Airport, eg South African Airways, Kulula.com, Nationwide, or Onetime.com.
Activities near Knysna
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 10 Jan 2012 |
We booked this in February 2011 and two other homes for other family members for our annual family Christmas holiday. We have stayed in Knysna a number of times a few years ago but never on Thesen... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: S. African R | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Peak | 15 Dec 11 | 16 Jan 12 | R 24500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 16 Jan 12 | 23 Mar 12 | R 14000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2 Nights |
| Easter Holidays | 23 Mar 12 | 10 Apr 12 | R 24500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 10 Apr 12 | 5 Jul 12 | R 14000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2 Nights |
| Knysna Oyster Fest | 5 Jul 12 | 16 Jul 12 | R 24500 | 3500 | 3500 | 5 Nights |
| Low | 16 Jul 12 | 1 Dec 12 | R 14000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2 Nights |
| Christmas Peak | 1 Dec 12 | 16 Jan 13 | R 24500 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special Rates apply to Mid to Low Period. One bedroom R850 per night. Two bedrooms R1200 per night. Three bedrooms R1600 per night. Four bedrooms R2000 per night.
During peak season the rate is R3500 per night irrespective of number of bedrooms used.
To confirm reservation a 50 % bank transfer to our account in South Africa is required. Balance to be paid 10 days prior to arrival to ensure the funds reflect in our bank.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Cica Pizzorni
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in South Africa and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |

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