{"title":"Knysna","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"st-james-of-knysna-5304","title":"St James of Knysna","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the bank of Knysna Lagoon, two and a half kilometres from the town centre, St James of Knysna is a country house with eighteen rooms and suites in a manor house and courtyard wing. Garden-facing rooms hold king or twin beds; lagoon-facing suites add balconies and separate lounges. The ninety-square-metre executive suite on the top floor has a private office, two walk-in wardrobes, a kitchen, and a balcony overlooking the lagoon and the Heads. All rooms include air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, smart television, mini-bar, tea and coffee station, safe, and telephone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo swimming pools sit in the gardens — one beside the manor house, one in the courtyard. A guest lounge holds a lending library and board games. The bar stocks wines from the Western Cape and local gins; a bar menu is available in the lounge, garden, or as in-room service. Guests depart from the private jetty on a complimentary ninety-minute cruise upriver to the Belvidere and White Bridge reaches of the lagoon. A fitness centre and putting green are on-site. The property runs a complimentary shuttle to Knysna Waterfront. Three championship golf courses lie within a few minutes' drive. Knysna Lagoon forms part of Garden Route National Park. The house is malaria-free. Laundry service, wireless internet, secure parking, and twenty-four-hour security are standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868383903803,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"villa-afrikana-guest-suites-22162","title":"Villa Afrikana Guest Suites","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerched on a hill above Knysna in the Garden Route, Villa Afrikana Guest Suites overlooks the lagoon and the Knysna Heads. Six suites occupy ground, first, and top floors; all face the water. Each suite holds an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony. The Phantom Suite sits on an elevated floor with a separate entrance and veranda; it spans 35 m² and includes a free-standing bathtub, walk-in shower, and double washbasin. The Materolli Suite, on the first floor, runs 35 m² with wall-to-wall panoramic windows; its 14.5-m² bathroom has a bathtub, separate shower cubicle, double washbasin, and under-floor heating. The Gouna Suite, also on the first floor, covers 25.5 m² and features a free-standing bath overlooking the lagoon. The Owner's Suite on the first floor opens onto a 23.5-m² balcony. Top-floor Noetzie and Spitskop suites measure 32.8 m² and 29 m² respectively; Noetzie's 10-m² bathroom includes a spa bath, walk-in shower, and under-floor heating. All suites are air-conditioned and fitted with king-size beds; two can convert to twins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic areas include a lounge with fireplace, library, reading room, and dining area. Full breakfast is served in the dining room or in-suite. A light-meal menu of soups, salads, and cold platters is available. The salt-water pool sits on a sun deck with loungers. The property displays artworks by Neil Nieuwoudt. Laundry service, twice-daily housekeeping, room service, and wireless internet are complimentary. Secure parking is on site. The Knysna waterfront, lagoon, and Featherbed cruise terminal lie within walking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868384985147,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"kanonkop-guest-house-7763","title":"Kanonkop Guest House","description":"\u003cp\u003eFramed by indigenous forest and fynbos, Kanonkop Guest House sits on a hillside above Knysna Lagoon on South Africa's Garden Route. Seven suites occupy the property, divided into three categories: two 80 m² penthouse suites, three 65 m² lagoon-facing suites, and two 50 m² garden suites. The Selwyn penthouse suite spans two floors and carries 180-degree views of the lagoon and the Knysna Heads, the sandstone cliffs that mark the lagoon's entrance to the Indian Ocean. It includes two private balconies, a lounge, and a raised slipper bath positioned to face the water. The Diamond penthouse suite, designed by Arno Joubert, features an indoor-outdoor bathroom with a deck opening onto the forest canopy. Forest Suite, one of the three lagoon-facing units, sits within the tree line and holds a raised bath that looks onto a private fern garden; bushbuck and mongoose pass through. All suites include king beds convertible to twins, underfloor heating, Nespresso machines, and en-suite bathrooms with Africology products. Breakfast is served daily on the outdoor terrace or indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe property operates on solar power and holds no connection to the national grid. A bar stocked with more than 50 South African craft gins occupies the main lounge. An outdoor pool overlooks the landscaped garden. Massages are available in suites or on a secluded forest deck. Kanonkop Guest House lies five minutes by road from Knysna town centre and the waterfront. The Knysna Lagoon, protected and tidal, supports endemic Knysna seahorses; snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding depart from the shore. Brenton Beach, a Blue Flag beach seven kilometres long, sits 14 kilometres from the property. Buffalo Bay, another Blue Flag beach with a gently sloping sandy bottom, lies 20 kilometres away. Featherbed Nature Reserve on the Western Head is reached by ferry; tours include a 4x4 ascent, guided forest walks, and lunch under milkwood trees. The property arranges private guided tours across the Garden Route, including transfers to Pezula and Simola golf courses, where discounted green fees apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868387639355,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"head-over-hills-22027","title":"Head Over Hills","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2014 by Martin and Therese Hansson, Head over Hills is an eight-room hotel set on the cliff edge of the Knysna Heads on South Africa's Garden Route coast. Four suites and four deluxe rooms occupy the property; all units face the ocean or lagoon and open onto private balconies. Every room is fitted with a Hästens bed imported from Sweden—three hold the T2000 model, the remainder the Superia or Super king or queen size. The Elephant Suite, on the ground floor, includes a sauna, separate shower, fireplace, and deck with privacy glass. The Captain's Suite integrates the spa bath into the bedroom via full-width stacker doors. The Whale Suite, positioned on the eastern corner of the upper level, provides views across the ocean, Heads, and Outeniqua Mountains. One wheelchair-accessible suite is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA private chef composes a daily à la carte menu for lunch and dinner on request; breakfast is included and served in the dining room or on the deck. A walk-in wine cellar stocked by the owners is open to guests. The heated rim-flow pool and wooden sundeck overlook the Indian Ocean. Whale-watching takes place from the balconies during season; dolphins are visible year-round. Each room includes a Nespresso station, minibar with complimentary Cap Classique and drinks, air conditioning, safe, and wireless internet. 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Lourie sleeps a larger group across two rooms, with bunk beds, a queen bed and a shared bathroom fitted with a slipper bath. It draws its water from a natural spring on site. Days run to the rhythm of the land: canoeing and kayaking on the river, catch-and-release fishing, cycling along the Seven Passes, and birdwatching from the verandah. There is no artificial light pollution here, so the stars are properly dark. Evenings gather around a communal bonfire. The lodge markets itself as eco-friendly, and it runs on solar-assisted systems with a low footprint on the surrounding forest and pasture. It sits within reach of Addo Elephant Park and the wider Garden Route, making it a workable base for exploring the coast as well as a stay in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43881378447419,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/171519_2Fbed_view.jpg?v=1785390680"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/knysna.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}