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Kanonkop House

Knysna - South Africa

Email Kanonkop House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Our rooms each have their own character. They are individually created and named and gorgeously decorated with the ideas and artwork of talented South African artists.
Paradise is the crème de la crème of bedrooms, offering the ultimate in opulent accommodation and panoramic views of the entire Knysna Lagoon.

The king-size bed faces onto double glass doors leading out to a private balcony set above our indigenous forest. Screened from the bedroom by wooden shutters, the spacious bathroom has a separate shower and an elevated, over-sized bath which, too, boasts a spectacular vista.

Paradise sets the scene for romantic indulgence.

Sumptuous Sunbird, situated on the middle level, is a light filled and spacious room opening onto the garden on one side and overlooking the forest and lagoon on the other.
A private balcony overlooking the stunning Knysna lagoon is the perfect place from which to enjoy the sunset (or an early morning coffee).
This ultra-luxurious room has either king-size or single beds and a comfortable lounge area with satellite television.
The en-suite bathroom has a bath and separate shower and many other fine touches to make your stay at Kanonkop House as pleasurable as possible.

Stunning new Forest Room spans the lower level and is set in the indigenous forest with sparkling glimpses of lagoon captured between the trees.
Forest is a room designed to capture the imagination with stunning individual touches and luxurious appointments. The sumptuous king size bed (that can also convert to 2 single beds) allows views out through the large sliding doors into the forest and the lagoon beyond.
This large open plan room is spacious but cocooned and includes a bath and separate shower, a reading corner and wall mounted television and a work nook.

Connect with the forest and the sound of birdsong from the private deck and relax with a good book in the sun or indoors in your own reading nook.
Lose your worries and be happy in these luxurious adjacent en-suite rooms.

Spacious, light and airy, Sivuyile and No Matata each have queen-sized beds, (with the option of an additional single bed if required) and a seating area with satellite television, music and cd selection.
The en-suite bathrooms include a bath and separate shower.
Each room opens out onto a sun-drenched wooden deck overlooking the pool and surrounding garden with lagoon views in the distance.

Kanonkop House and the Knysna Heights Villa have wireless internet connectivity and electricity voltage throughout is 220V.
All guests have access to our private pool and complimentary bar.

Our suites include:
• M-Net TV / Satellite TV
• CD Player and selection of CDs
• 100% Cotton Linen
• Hand-made Wooden Paddle Fans (air conditioners at Knysna Heights Villa)
• Under floor Heating
• Electronic Safe
• Tea / Coffee Facilities
• Hairdryers
• Robes & Slippers
• Bath & Skin Care Products
• Shaver Socket
• Candles & Aromatic Oil Burners
• International Adaptors
• On-site guest laundry service
• Reading material, newspapers & Local Info

All guests are welcome to relax and enjoy a drink in our elegant guest bar. Help yourself to complimentary drinks from the fridge and fully stocked bar. Alternatively enjoy a shot of espresso or a pot of hot tea at the poolside or on your private deck.
After a peaceful night’s rest, contemplate the day ahead over a scrumptious Kanonkop breakfast served under umbrellas on the patio or in the dining room.
We’ll make suggestions, offer advice and help you organise your perfect day.

The Garden Route is a very popular golf destination with world class courses adorning dramatic cliff tops and scenic countryside. Knysna is extremely well positioned, making it feasible to play on a different course every day of the week!

Kanonkop holds corporate membership at two championship courses situated in Knysna – Pezula, a magnificent course situated on the Eastern Head overlooking the Indian Ocean and Simola, a Jack Nicklaus signature course meandering over undulating hills with spectacular vistas.
Pezula and Simola are both listed in Complete Golfer’s twenty most beautiful courses in SA. Our membership entitles you to play these prestigious courses at discounted rates.

Other courses in the area include the Knysna Golf Course, the acclaimed Fancourt Country Club, the George Golf Course (consistently ranked in the top ten countrywide), Oubaai, Ernie Els’s first signature course, the Plettenberg Bay Country Club rated in the top 50 SA Courses and the picturesque Goose Valley Golf Course situated on the banks of the Keurbooms Lagoon.

We will gladly make all the necessary arrangements for your game of golf wherever and whenever you wish to play.

Activities:
Out on the water…
A visit to Knysna would be incomplete without spending quality time on the tranquil waters of the lagoon estuary.
As part of the unique personal service offered at Kanonkop, we offer lagoon fishing trips with Mark, who is a qualified and experienced skipper, aboard our fully equipped motor boat.
Mark will also take you waterskiing and wake-boarding and will give tuition if required.
Or, if you prefer something more relaxing, take a sunset cruise aboard our luxury speed boat and watch the lagoon transform into shimmering molten liquid under an orange sky. Spellbinding!

Guests are also welcome to make use of Kanonkop’s double and single canoes to explore the waterways. We’ll even pack you a picnic lunch!

Head off into the forest…
Whether you prefer a gentle stroll or a strenuous hike, Knysna’s magnificent, age-old indigenous forests will soothe your soul. There are numerous trails in the surrounding forests and we will help you select the one best suited to your fitness level.
For those who enjoy cycling, Kanonkop has two mountain bikes for guest use and we will transport you to bike trails in the forest and fetch you later.

Laze on the beach…
There are several fine beaches in the vicinity of Knysna; The beach at Brenton-on-Sea offers kilometres of rolling waves washing onto pristine golden sands, defined by towering sand dunes. Magnificent!
Further along is Buffalo Bay, a quaint sea-side village of mismatched beach bungalows and a safe family swimming beach favoured by both locals and visitors.

Wind through a eucalyptus plantation to Noetzie; a secluded pristine cove famous for its turreted castles right on the beach. Ride the turning tide at Sedgefield as the crystal clear river waters run out to sea, or investigate the rock pools at nearby Gericke’s point.
Whales, otter, dolphins, seal can all be viewed in the pristine waters along this magnificent stretch of coast where ancient indigenous forest and cape fynbos overlook rocky outcrops and secluded beaches.

Savour the flavours…
Good food and memorable meals are an important aspect of any holiday. Knysna boasts a plethora of restaurants – from gourmet cuisine to steak-house fare. Many are excellent, a few are best avoided. We will gladly give recommendations and make a booking at the restaurant of your choice.

Rub shoulders with the locals at the Friday evening food market just down the road from Kanonkop where you can pick up a delicious meal for very little cost.
There is also a farmer’s market in Sedgefield every Saturday morning which has a great atmosphere with lots to look at and buy – from organic produce and home-made foodstuffs to local arts and crafts.

A Shopping extravaganza…
A vibrant mini-metropolis catering largely for the tourist trade, Knysna offers visitors a wide range of fascinating shopping experiences.
Whether searching for curios at informal road-side markets or browsing around up-market tourist shops in affluent surroundings, you will be amazed at the selection and quality.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it an unusual holiday souvenir or, perhaps even a new holiday home, we can point you in the right direction!

Plan ahead…
We have extensive knowledge of both the Western and Eastern Cape, particularly with regard to game safaris, and we can you help you plan your itinerary if you intend touring the area.
We can also give advice on places to stay in the Winelands, throughout the Garden Route and in the Eastern Cape.

Email Kanonkop House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com