No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Uniquely designed African thatched house with sophisicated game lodge feel. Glass patio folding doors revealing dramatic views of indigenous forest and Indian Ocean. The main house with open plan areas provides a relaxing and sociable ambience whilst the linked west and east wings offer complete privacy in individual en suite bedrooms with own balconies, walk in showers, stand alone bath tubs and dual stone basins set on African marble.
Knysna famous for its Oysters is a delighful town with a large variety of restaurants and shops and a marina with sailing on the lagoon. There are numerous activities in the surrounding areas including horse riding, cycling,hiking,whale watching, visits to monkey/ elephant/ bird and safari parks. In addition to Pezula Championship golf course there are a number of excellent courses within a 15km area including Knysna, Simola,Goose Valley and Plettenberg Bay. Fancourt and Pinnacle Point are approx an hour to an hour and a half away.
The nearby 5* hotel offers a range of beauty and spa treatments and an indoor pool and also has an excellent restaurant.
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The Western Cape region
A very picturesque area situated along the Garden Route with a beautiful lagoon which opens onto the Indian Ocean. Distinctive areas such as the famous Heads with restaurants alongside the lagoon and Leisure Isle and Thesen Islands providing a wide choice of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The house overlooks the Indian Ocean on one side and the indigenous forest to the front. The stunning Noetzie beach is a 5 minute drive away.
Knysna / Pezula Estate area
Famous for The Knysna Oyster Festival in July Activities include Championship golf course and range, road and mountain biking, watersports sailing, diving in the lagoon,whale watching, deep sea fishing hiking, riding, tennis. Numerous places of interest within a half hour drive such as Storms River,Natures Valley, Knysna Elephant Park, Plettenburg Game Park, Monkey Land, Bird Land. Further afield is Shamwari game reserve and Addo Elephant Park, Cango Caves and The Ostrich Farms at Oudtshoorn.
How to get there
Airport - George Airport 50 km (link flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg) Cape Town to Knysna 500km (beautiful drive along garden route) Knysna to Port Elizabeth 260km
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
George Airport: 50 km
Activities near Knysna
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 14, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Two dining and lounge areas. Cot can be provided. Double beds are King size.
Further details outdoors: The main entrance is suspended over ponds through an ornate African door, next to the ponds is the horizon pool. The ground floor opens onto wooden balconies and seating areas with patio furniture and a barbecue. There are balconies off the bedrooms. Underneath the house is a large double garage and an additional undercover parking area close to the main entrance. There is a separate gardeners room and shower as the gardens are regularly maintained.
tennis courts on site.
Further details
Not suitable for wheel chairs or very young children. No pets. Our house manager will meet on arrival.
Conditions
50% non refundable deposit balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival. Reservations confirmed on receipt of a deposit.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Minimum stay
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Low season
4 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
1926£1,926
275275
275275
4 Nights
Mid season
1 Oct 09
15 Dec 09
2495£2,495
356356
356356
4 Nights
Peak season
15 Dec 09
16 Jan 10
3500£3,500
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High season
16 Jan 10
1 May 10
3000£3,000
430430
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4 Nights
31
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Maid service is normally included daily on week days ( excluding Xmas and New Years day). Additional services such as catering and arrangements for leisure facilities can be organised through our management concierge. The audio/sound system throughout the house provides for you to be able to bring your own ipod.
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Beryl Adams
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