Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located on the award winning Thesen Island development, this villa has 3 en suite bedrooms. Large open plan lounge, dining-room and kitchen and a lovely al fresco dining and entertainment area with barbecue. Own private jetty from where you can explore the canals or fish. Satellite televisions(2) and fully equipped with all the mod-cons make for an easy self-catering holiday.
Thesen Island offers a variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants for you to explore. For the active members of the family there are tennis and squash courts, cycling routes and beautiful walking paths on the island with 11 acres of natural parkland boasting an abundance of bird life. It has its own private beaches as well as slipways for the launching of boats, and waterways to explore.
The villa is conveniently located for exploring Knysna by foot and the rest of the Garden Route. It is an excellent base for a golfing holiday with Pezula and Simola minutes away and Fancourt in George a little over an hour away.
Sunny deck leading to private jetty
Al fresco entertainment area with views over the canal
Arial view of Thesen Island
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The Western Cape region
Www.thewesterncape.co.za
THE WESTERN CAPE The Western Cape is popular with both local and overseas tourists. The coastal areas, primarily the Garden Route, which runs along the south coast from Hermanus to the Keurboom River, is a "must see" for visitors. Knysna is located in the middle of the Garden Route.
GARDEN ROUTE Known as the most beautiful garden route in all the world, this area stretches along the southern coast of Africa and includes the towns of Swellendam, Riversdal, Stilbaai, Mosselbay, George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and then slightly north of George the quiet town of Oudtshoorn where a large part of the local industry is Ostrich farming.
The Garden Route is decorated with action packed mountain ranges, blue warm waters, green ancient forests and the ambience of the French Riviera.
Ancient Yellowwood trees towering above the thick greenbelt of rain forest and jagged rocky coastlines mark the eastern part of the Garden Route near Knysna and Plettenberg bay.
The beautiful Knysna estuary provides for fishermen, boat cruises, birdwatchers and the like. Arguably the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the world, you will not leave disappointed.
Bungi at Bloukrans, the highest bungee jump in the world at 216 metres or walk the Otter Trail for 5 days along the beautiful forested coastline. No shortage of beautiful beaches either, with Plettenberg Bay, Robberg and Lookout beaches, Keurboomsstrand, Buffels Bay near Knysna, Wilderness, Stilbaai and many more.
Knysna / Thesen Island area
KNYSNA The town of Knysna started in 1804 when sir George Rex arrived in the area. He bought the Melkhoudkraai estate on the shores of the Knysna lagoon and moved his whole family out to the estate where they settled. It was believed that he was the illegitimate son of king George the 3rd.
Knysna's official founding date was 1825. In 1851, Knysna was declared a magistrate, and later on in 1881, it was declared a town.
Today, Knysna is one of the Garden Route's best known travel destinations. Situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful estuary it offers many activities and attractions to a wide variety of people.
The Knysna area consists out of Knysna, Sedgefield, Brenton, Noetzie, Rheenendal, Belvidere and Buffalo Bay. The area is one of the most scenic in the world and offers beaches, lakes and lush forests to play in.
After being South Africa’s favourite town of the year for a few years in a row, it has now received international recognition for the gem it is - it was named as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World and one of the Top 25 in Africa by the Trip Advisor, 2008 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.
With a rich history, gourmet restaurants and a variety of art & craft rambles to add, this is also the ideal base for exploring the rest of the Garden Route.
THESEN ISLAND Thesen Islands is a multi-award winning marina development within the Knysna estuary on the renowned "Garden Route" of South Africa. The marina is spread over 90ha and consists of 19 man-made islands surrounded by 25ha of tidal waterways and linked by 21 arched bridges.
Arnt Leonard Thesen and his family left Stanger in Norway in 1868 in search of a new home. In 1870, they settled in Knysna and soon became an integral part of the burgeoning village, setting up the first trading store and counting house.
They also dealt in timber and, in 1904, Charles Wilhelm Thesen bought Paarden Island which had been part of the Melkhoutkraal Estate of George Rex - the founder of Knysna.
The Thesens began processing timber on the island in 1922 and the island soon became known as Thesen Island. In 2000, the Thesen Islands redevelopment of 19 islands began.
RESTAURANTS www.dining-out.co.za 34 Degrees South - Knysna Waterfront Gabriellas - Tide Street, Knysna Ille de Pain - Thesen Harbour Town Lush - www.lushknysna.co.za Firefly - www.fireflyeatinghouse.co.za Oystercatcher Oyster Bar - +27 44 382 9995 Pembreys, Brenton Road Belvidere +27 44 386 0005 Sirocco - www.sirocco.co.za
GOLFING Blackwaters Mashie Golf Course Tel : +27 44 383 0105 Fancourt Country Club Estate, George, http://www.fancourt.co.za Knysna Golf Course www.knysnagolfclub.com/ Pezula Championship Golf Course & Club Tel : +27 44 302 5307 http://www.pezula.com/golf/index.html Simola Country Club, Hotel & Spa Tel : +27 44 302 9677 http://www.simolaestate.co.za/the_course.html
EXTREME Bungee @ Gourits (the highest in the world): www.faceadrenalin.com Coastal Paragliding: www.saparaglidingadventures.co.za or www.coastalparagliding.co.za Lightley`s Canoe Hire & Houseboat Day Hire Phantom Pass Road Tel : +27 44 386 0007 Sea kayaking, boat based whale watching and dolphin encounters: ocean blue or www.theexplorer.co.za Kloofing, Kite school, surf school, hikes, canoe trips or MTB - http://www.jaminadventures.com (Plettenberg Bay)
LEISURE Knysna Charters: 31 Saffron Lane, Thesen Harbour Town Tel : +27 21 7854535 or Spring Tide Charters At 34' South Knysna Forest Tours: Remembrance Ave Tel : 044 382 6130 Treetops Tour : www.teniquatreetops.co.za or www.treetoptour.com Birds Of Africa Tel : +27 21 979 5644 Goukamma Nature Reserve Tel : +27 21 859 2880 Knysna Elephant Park: Between Knysna & Plettenberg Bay www.elephantsanctuary.co.za Tel : +27 44 532 7732 Knysna Museum 40 Main Street Tel : +27 28 5141138 Mitchell's Knysna Brewery Industria Tel : +27 23 5411 274
WELLNESS Pezula Spa & Gym Lagoonview Drive Tel: +27 22 7141177 Le Spa Tranquille Thesen Harbour Town Tel: +27 44 302 5727 Simola Country Club, Hotel & Spa Tel: +27 44 302 9677
EVENTS November 2009 - South Africa v England ODI (Port Elizabeth/Cape Town) December 2009 - Kirland International Polo Test (Plettenberg Bay) March 2010 - Cape Epic www.cape-epic.com April 2010 - Pink Loerie Festival July 2010- Oyster Festival, Knysna Cycle Tour, Rastafarian Earth Festival, WORLD CUP SOCCER September 2010 - Whiskey Whales and Jazz Festival (Plettenberg Bay), Gastronomica
How to get there
FROM CAPE TOWN Knysna is a scenic 4 hour drive from Cape Town on the N2 North (500 km) or a 35 minute domestic flight to George. This route is serviced by South African Airways (SAA)
FROM JOHANNESBURG Alternatively fly from Johannesburg to George, flight is 1 and a half hours. SAA, Kulula and One Time service this route.
FROM GEORGE George is 50 minutes (65 km) by car from Knysna. All the major car rental companies are located at George Airport, e.g. Avis, Budget, Imperial
FROM PORT ELIZABETH Travel on the N2 South to Knysna (260km)
Bedrooms (3), En suite (3), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: All the of the bedrooms and the lounge have ceiling fans.
Further details outdoors: The house has a private jetty from which you can explore the island's waterways. You may also use this to moor your own boat.
Conditions
50% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking. Balance paid 2 weeks prior to arrival. A refundable breakages deposit of one night's rental is payable, to be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection)
Additional cleaning service can be requested as and when required (at a small additional cost).
Property not suitable for children under 13.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Weekday
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Low Season 2009
11 May 09
1 Dec 09
720£720
130130
130130
3 Nights
High Season
1 Dec 09
1 Feb 10
1060£1,060
190190
190190
3 Nights
Low Season 2010
1 Feb 10
6 Dec 10
840£840
150150
150150
3 Nights
21
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
DEPOSIT TO SECURE BOOKING
50% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.
BALANCE PAYABLE
Balance paid 2 weeks prior to arrival.
BREAKAGE
A refundable breakages deposit of one night's rental is payable, to be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional cleaning service can be requested as and when required (at a small additional cost).
Availability
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