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Description: This beautiful Cape Colonial property is set opposite the tranquil waters of the picturesque Knysna Lagoon and is close to town - it's a 10 minute walk into town or to the Waterfront. Hide-Away Guest House offers a total of seven luxuriously appointed rooms. Five rooms in the Guest House with two executive rooms on the ground floor and three superior rooms on the first floor offering fantastic views of the Lagoon and Knysna Heads. Two additional rooms without lagoon views are located in the Main House. Each tastefully decorated bedroom is en-suite, with television, fully stocked mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, fans/heaters,clock radios, safes, gowns and electric blankets (in winter). Telephone and a wireless internet services are available. Guests also have the use of a small swimming pool and gym on the premises. Your South African hosts, Cecil and Colleen have committed themselves to ensuring that their guests have a wonderful experience whilst staying with them. They will be there to personally meet you on arrival and will further assist you with planning your activities for the duration of your stay with them. Cecil and Colleen, have been in the travel industry for many years, and are happy to pass on their recommendations as to where to go once you leave their Garden of Eden. Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland. Things you can do include: Golfing along the Garden Route. The Garden Route is fast becoming the golfing Mecca of South Africa with 14 new golf courses in the planning to final development stages. Big name designers like Ernie Els and Jack Nicklaus feature prominently in the design of these new golf courses. The Knysna Heads - go for a walk along the Heads and see the panoramic views of the town and lagoon. A ferry ride across the Lagoon is a great way to see the Knysna Heads and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Beaches - There is no beach in Knysna itself, but the coast surrounding Knysna has some really beautiful places to visit for the day. Visit Brenton-on-Sea, Buffalo Bay, Bollard Bay on Leisure Isle, and the beach and estuary at Noetzie. Whale and Dolphin Watching - The Knysna coastline is home to one of the highest diversity of marine mammals in the world - including whales and dolphins. Diving - Diving along the Knysna coastline is a great experience. Contact a local dive shop for information before going diving. Cycling and Mountain Biking - Knysna offers cyclists some great mountain bike trails. Sailing - With over 18 square kilometres of lagoon, and a tidal system of over 1.7 metres (five feet) Knysna draws sailors from far and wide who enjoy swapping stories at the third oldest yacht club in South Africa, with its most hospitable 'bar'. Monkeyland is unique as a primate sanctuary. It is home to many varied species of monkey from several continents which were bred in captivity prior to their release at Monkeyland. Elephant Park - The experience is somewhat of a closer kind than at Kruger or Addo Elephant Park where visitors are allowed to touch and feed the elephants. Horse Riding - Knysna offers breathtaking trails. There are a number of riding schools in the area catering for both the novice and experienced riders. Each school offers its own unique horse riding trail. Choose from forest, coastal, fynbos and mountain trails. Price Info:
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