Houses with large windows and a swimming pool in a lush garden overlooking a lake at sunset, with a sky filled with pink and orange clouds.

Kanonkop Guest House

Tucked away on a wooded hill overlooking the picturesque Knysna lagoon, the exclusive Kanonkop House welcomes you with the warm hospitality of a South African family. Just a few minutes from the centre and the famous Knysna Heads, the boutique hotel combines stylish design, personal service and absolute privacy. Whether it's a sundowner on the terrace, a dip in the pool or an excursion along the Garden Route - every adventure begins here with a feeling of home.

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Details

Country
South Africa
Location
Knysna
Price
from 235€ per person/ night
Best time to travel
September - April

Rooms

The rooms and suites at Kanonkop House are individually designed and reflect the beauty of nature around Knysna - with elegant lightness, modern accents and great attention to detail. Each of the exclusive suites - including the spacious Sunbird Suite, the stylish Forest Suite or the luxurious Selwyn Suite - offers a marvellous view of the lagoon, the lush forests or the well-tended garden. Warm wooden elements, high-quality materials and African art create a feel-good ambience. Thanks to the generous room layout, private terraces or balconies, luxurious bathrooms and personalised service, guests experience maximum comfort and privacy here.

A neatly made bed in a bright, modern bedroom with white bedside tables, blue lamps, and a picture hanging above the headboard.

A luxurious bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub next to large windows overlooking a lake, with a walk-in shower area on the left and elegant decor.

Culinary

At Kanonkop House you can expect a culinary experience that harmoniously combines indulgence and South African joie de vivre. Start the day with a hearty breakfast that includes English classics as well as fresh fruit, homemade muesli and fine pastries. Depending on the weather, breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the lagoon or in the cosy dining room. In the afternoon, a complimentary high tea with cakes and sandwiches invites you to linger. In the evenings you can look forward to special barbecue evenings where fresh seafood such as Knysna oysters, fish of the day and prawns in various marinades are served. The in-house bar offers an impressive selection of over 50 types of gin as well as a variety of local wines and beers, which you can enjoy in the lounge or by the pool.

A dining area with a wooden table set with plates, bowls, glasses, and cutlery, adjacent to a living room with sofas and a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

Modern white kitchen with a large island, four wooden stools, and open shelving with glass-front cabinets

Activities

Whether golf, nature or pleasure - a variety of experiences along the famous Garden Route await you around the stylish Kanonkop House in Knysna. Play golf on top courses such as Pezula or Simola, explore the Knysna Lagoon on boat tours or go on guided hikes through dense forests and to the impressive Knysna Heads. Fantastic beaches such as Brenton-on-Sea are also just a stone's throw away.

A scenic view of a large body of water surrounded by lush green vegetation with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.

Aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck, lounge chairs, vibrant greenery, and a building with a gray roof and balcony.

Location

Kanonkop House is situated in an exclusive hillside location above the Knysna Lagoon on South Africa's picturesque Garden Route. Nestled in a private, tranquil wooded area, it offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the lagoon as far as the majestic Knysna Heads, the striking sandstone cliffs at the transition to the Indian Ocean.

Despite its secluded location, the lively centre of Knysna with its boutiques, restaurants and waterfront is only a five-minute drive away

This unique combination of tranquillity, nature and proximity to urban life makes Kanonkop House an ideal base for exploring the Garden Route.

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