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Lake Pleasant Living

Knysna - South Africa

Email Lake Pleasant Living Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Lake Pleasant Living Accommodation

Luxury Suites:
Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom suites overlook the lake and landscaped garden and are surrounded by natural splendour.
Open-plan living areas and en-suite bedrooms lead to private patios and balconies.
Classic, up-market furnishings and finishes with original artwork define Lake Pleasant Living’s exclusivity.

Villa Configuration:
All duplex Villas are free-standing and consist of two en-suite bedrooms
Villas have a sleeper couch and can sleep a maximum of four (4) adults sharing with two (2) children each
Standard Villa Features:
- Air conditioning in each bedroom and living areas
- En-suite bathrooms with separate shower in each bedroom
- Separate guest toilet
- Bathroom amenities
- Open-plan living (kitchen, lounge and dining area)
- Open onto private furnished patio and balcony
- Original artwork, complemented by quality furnishings and finishes
- Televisions with local channels in each room
- DVD player
- DSTV modem (bring own card)
- Flue-less fireplace in Living Room
- Drinks cabinet and bar fridge (not stocked)
- Tea and coffee making facility
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble drier
- Built-in barbeque
- Private plunge pool
- Lock-up garage

More than just a room, our suites are equipped with all the modern conveniences.
- Suites are serviced daily.
Expect comfort and luxury in a relaxed environment when visiting us.
- Children welcome
- Use of sauna, steam, indoor heated relaxation pool and gym included
STANDARD SUITE FEATURES:
- Equipped kitchenettes include microwave oven, hob, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
- Air-conditioning in all rooms
- Televisions and DVD player with access to DVD library
- Drinks cabinet with bar fridge
- Electronic safe
- Intercom system
- Sleeper couch
- Bathroom amenities
FACILITIES:
- Bistro on the Lake
- Health Spa on the Lake
- Undercover parking
- Jetty
- Self-service launderette or same-day laundry service
- Herb garden
- Barbeque equipment
- Rim-flow pool
- Kiddies pool & play area
- Boardroom/Private Dining Room (Seats 14)
- Free Internet station
- 24-Hour Security

Allow us to take care of all your leisure needs. We want you to truly sit back and do as little as possible while staying with us. Allow our team to take care of your leisure needs.

Services that can be arranged on request:
- Transfers
- Day excursions
- Suggestions on area activities
- Golf Course bookings
- Barbeque equipment and food
- Baby-sitting
- Laundary
- Special requests
- Info, brochures, suggestions on Garden Route activities

Health Spa on the Lake:
Lake Pleasant Living and Health Spa on the Lake a destination spa that focuses on relaxation and complementary health therapies using natural products.
This soothing sanctuary, built on the edge of one of the few natural freshwater lakes in the southern hemisphere, is a serene retreat set in the picturesque Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve in the Knysna district.

Let our relaxing vistas inspire you as you allow us to balance and revive you, body, mind and soul…
Open daily, by appointment – outside guests welcome!
Enjoy our sauna, steam room & indoor heated relaxation pool, before or after your treatment package. All packages include a light meal and refreshments.

Bistro on the Lake
Although our suites have well-equipped kitchenettes, we offer a food-and-beverage operation, Bistro on the Lake.
The Bistro, Lounge, Bar and Terrace at Lake Pleasant Living creates an environment that makes the dining experience enjoyable. Relaxed atmosphere, good yet unobtrusive service, friendly staff and, most importantly, superb food.

Expect comfort and luxury in a relaxed environment when visiting us.

- One and two bedroom suites
- All lake and garden facing
- Self-contained
- Serviced
- Children of all ages welcome
- 24-hour Security
Lake Pleasant Living offers prolific birdlife, exceptional bass-fishing, mountain biking, boating and beautiful unspoilt beaches nearby, as well as many world-class golf courses and a wide variety of attractions to enjoy.

Why Choose Lake Pleasant Living?
A few of the great reasons to stay or invest at Lake Pleasant Living.....
- Centrally situated outside Sedgefield on the Garden Route, between the scenic towns of Knysna and Wilderness, on the edge of Groenvlei, one of the few freshwater lakes in the Southern hemisphere and adjacent to the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve – a tranquil, natural environment.
- Luxury, spacious bed & breakfast with self-catering facilities and daily servicing of suites and villas(minimum 120 m2) – all with picturesque views of lake and landscaped garden from private patios.
- Although kitchenettes/kitchens in the suites and villas are fully equipped, there is a food & beverage operation on premises - Bistro on the Lake - open daily and can deliver meals to suites during operating hours.
- Rates include the use of sauna & steam rooms, indoor heated relaxation pool and gym. Body & beauty treatments can be booked at the Health Spa on the Lake.
- Children are most welcome – play area, pool with water slide, babysitting by prior arrangement and a kids menu.
- Friendly, efficient staff who will assist with requests from recommending and booking activities to catering for special requirements.
- Jetty, launderette, boardroom/private dining room, free internet station, volleyball court and herb garden for guests’ use.
- Nearby pristine and secluded beach – ideal for walks and sundowners.
- Surrounded by endless activities - whether it is eco & nature, culture & heritage, outdoor adventure & sport, gourmet delights or spirit, mind & soul experiences you are after, Lake Pleasant Living is the perfect haven from where to explore it all.

The menu offers a blend of European and South African dishes and caters for all palates.
- Big screen TV for major sporting events
- Private room for functions and meetings (Seats 14)
Open daily 07:30 till late for breakfast, lunch and dinner … or just to enjoy a drink with a view!

Outside guests welcome!

Kids at Lake Pleasant:
Lake Pleasant Living is ideally placed for families to explore the Garden Route or enjoy the comfort and luxury of upmarket living in an incomparable, natural environment.

FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN:
- Kiddies Pool with water slide
- A Play Area, which includes a jungle gym and volleyball court.
- Child Minders (by prior arrangement)
- Kiddies Menus
- Cots in suites and high chairs in the Bistro are available

CHILD POLICY:
A maximum of two children under the age of 12 sharing with their parents can be accommodated on a sleeper couch per suite;
Seperate Guest Bathroom with shower only;
Children under 3 years can share with parents for free; maximum 2 children under 3 years per suite.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Children over 12 years are regarded as adults;
- Rate for children includes breakfast;
- Baby sitting facilities only by prior arrangement (minimum 48 hours) at a cost of R80 per hour, dinner snack and transport fees for babysitter - this will be charged to your suite account;
- Kiddies menus available - for any specific kiddies' dietry/meal requirements, kindly notify the Duty Manager 24 hours in advance;
- No children allowed in the Health Spa or around the main swimming pool area due to noise potential.

Region & Activities:
Tranquility and relaxation await you on the edge of Groenvlei freshwater lake, adjacent to the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve. Fill your days with swimming and sunbathing, fishing, bird-watching, boating, wining & dining, hiking and visits to the nearby pristine beaches.
Lake Pleasant Living is surrounded by endless activities for the entire family, including many world-class golf courses. Whether it is eco & nature, culture & heritage, outdoor adventure, gourmet delights or spirit, mind & soul experiences you are after, our establishment is the ideal setting from where to explore all that the beautiful Garden Route has to offer!

KNYSNA:
Take a scenic drive to nearby Knysna with its breathtaking view of the Heads and lagoon. Taste fresh oysters or browse amongst quaint and interesting shops for arts, crafts, furniture and clothing. Enjoy the many top restaurants and coffee shops or take a boat trip on the lagoon. While in the area, look out for the famous elephants of the Tsitsikamma forest, visit Noetzie's fairytale castle, the little stone church at Belvidere and many other historical landmarks.

GEORGE & WILDERNESS:
George, the biggest town on the Garden Route, boasts the smallest cathedral south of the equator. For a nostalgic touch, take a trip on the world famous Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train.
It will take you on a magical journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, on your way to historic Mossel Bay. The famous Outeniqua Pass will carry you to Oudtshoorn and its famous Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms.

SEDGEFIELD:
The perfect family destination offers outdoor activities such as horse-riding, bird-watching, paragliding, board-sailing, deep-sea fishing, forest trails, mountain bike routes, snorkeling and four-wheel adventure drives.
Talented artists works include woodworking, pottery, fabric painting and sculpturing.
Crafters gather every Saturday at the Scarab Craft Market, while the Wild Oats Market provides fresh produce and delicacies from the area.

PLETTENBERG BAY & SURROUNDS:
Further up the coast, you will find Plettenberg Bay, Keurbooms River Mouth and the densely wooded Nature's Valley. Plettenberg Bay is known as the jewel of the Garden Route and has unspoilt beaches and popular dolphin & whale-watching boat trips.
Experience the highest commercial bungi jump in the world, take a canoe down the Keurbooms River or go abseiling. Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, the Elephant Sanctuary and many other animal parks will provide fun for everyone.

MOSSEL BAY:
Shark diving and deepsea fishing await the adventurous spirit and plenty of holiday activities take place to entertain the entire family.

A GOLFER'S PARADISE:
The entire Garden Route features the most spectacular golf courses in South Africa. This golfer's paradise offers the following, to name a few:
Pezula, Simola & Knysna Golf Club
Mossel Bay & Pinnacle Point Golf Courses
Fancourt, George Golf Club an Ou Baai Golf Estate
Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay Country Club

Email Lake Pleasant Living Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com