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Eastford Country Estate

Knysna - South Africa

Email Eastford Country Estate enquiries and Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave and a living space equipped with a TV and CD player, you will never want to leave the house. The Estate has 6 elegant self-catering cottages.

Each house has 3 bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms (2 en suite). The master suite has a queen size bed, and an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a bath and shower.
The second bedroom, on the opposite end of the house, has twin beds, with it's own bathroom, equipped with a bath.
Next door to this, the third bedroom has two single beds and a separate bathroom equipped with a shower.

The kitchens are fully equipped with all standard appliances, including a microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. All homes are serviced.
The houses each have an elevated deck on one side and a sun dappled patio on the other with a built in braai. Each self-catering unit has a fireplace, TV, and Hi-Fi.

Eastford Country Estate Facilities

Should you wish to, however, the estate offers numerous trails to meander, as well as a pool to cool off in on your return.
When the rain does descend on this evergreen forest, relax with a good book beside the wood burning fireplace. All linen, bath towels and firewood are provided for your use. All cottages are serviced.

All linen used is cotton, and extra blankets are provided for those chilly winter evenings. Each bathroom has heated towel rails.
Each bedroom has a door leading out onto the deck, which spans the front of the whole house and offers spectacular views of either the Knysna Lagoon or the Outeniqua mountains.
Wooden sliding shutter doors can be used to keep out the elements at night, while wall heaters keep the rooms cosy while you sleep.

There is a fireplace in the house and a braai on the deck. We supply the wood; however you must bring your own fire lighting supplies.
Basic cleaning supplies (e.g. ; washing up liquid) are provided, all foodstuffs must be supplied by yourself. Linen, towels (not swimming towels), toilet paper is supplied by us.

ATTRACTIONS / ACTIVITIES
One of the most unique and popular tourist destinations for overseas and domestic tourists alike, Knysna is a precious unspoilt paradise.
It is characterised by a vast lagoon entering the Indian Ocean between massive sandstone cliffs, 65,000 hectares of evergreen forest and unique Cape fynbos.

The name Knysna is a Khoi word and its most probable meaning is 'straight down' - an obvious reference to the Heads.
The Knysna Heads must be one of the most striking geological features along the entire southern African coastline. They flank a deep but potentially treacherous channel through which the sea pours in to flood the wide and breathtakingly pretty lagoon at the mouth of the Knysna River.

Whatever the season, Knysna stays green. Its warm, temperate climate makes it the perfect all-year-round destination.
This beautiful scenery is complimented by proud friendly locals, as well as superb shopping - whether you're looking for hippy chic or top international designs.
Knysna is also full of restaurants serving everything from famous Knysna oysters to South African cuisine, sushi and fusion.

Sidewalk coffee shops allow you to watch the bustling while enjoying your favourite refreshments, while several outdoor markets in and around the town provide an ideal opportunity to spend time with the locals. There are also numerous art galleries to visit, and one can even visit the Millwood House Museum, which houses material relating to the history of the town.

Knysna boasts some of the most premier golf courses in the world, including Pezula Championship Course and Simola Golf Estate.
Knysna Golf Course is also situated just on the outskirts of the town. George, Heralds Bay and Plett also provide numerous opportunities to bring out the clubs.
Knysna has many attractions in the surrounding area as well, one of the most spectacular being the Knysna Forest.

It is the largest indigenous forest in South Africa comprising of tall and ancient trees of local and exotic species. Knysna and it's surrounding areas boast forest walks and beach walks aplenty and it's a wonderful way to spend healthy time with family.
Knysna is well known for being an excellent mountain biking destination and there are many trails and tour operators that can assist in finding you the right one.

There are many beaches and swimming spots in Knysna, including Leisure Isle in the lagoon itself or, a little further afield, Buffalo Bay and Brenton.
For those wanting a nice leisurely drive Sedgefield, Wilderness and Plett have their own beautiful beaches to conquer.

On the lagoon itself there are numerous opportunities to spend time in the water, whether it be swimming, kite surfing or skiing.
There are also many opportunities to spend time on top of the water, on either a paddle cruiser, a pleasure cruiser, a ferry or even a catamaran. These will take you on a cruise up to, and, sometimes even through, the Knysna Heads.

If it's wildlife you're after there are many places to visit in the area
Monkeys
Monkeyland lies about 50km east of Knysna and is a free-roaming sanctuary with species ranging from Gibbons, Lemurs and Brown Howlers to smaller specimens like the intelligent Capuchin.
Experience these monkeys as you would in the wild while walking on winding wooden walkways under a dense forest canopy.

Elephants
The elephant park offers a rare and exciting opportunity to get close to these free range gentle giants. Go on elephant walks, scheduled tours, take an elephant-back safari or stay overnight.
Try the Elephant Sanctuary where 6 resident elephants live in a natural indigenous forest setting. The Elephant Sanctuary offers guided walks, elephant rides and a brush-down programme.

These are just a few of the hundreds of activities available Knysna and its surrounding areas. The Knysna Tourism Board offers an amazing resource on everything that is available to do or see.

How To Get To Eastford Country Estate

From George:
Follow the N2 into Knysna around the lagoon and on the left you will find a turnoff to Simola / Eastford / Gouna, turn left here.
Follow this tar road for +- 3km's, there is a road to your left, go around the circle and straight up the hill, at the point where the tar road turns into a paved road you will see the entrance gate to Eastford Country Estate on your left. Enter the code that will be given and follow the paved road to the very top of the hill (there is one turning to the right, ignore this) our reception is on your left. Follow the signposts to your house.

From Plettenberg Bay:
Follow the N2 through Knysna. As you reach the lagoon you will see the turnoff to Eastford / Gouna / Simola turn right and follow directions given above.

Email Eastford Country Estate enquiries and Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com