Hide Away Guesthouse

Destination

Knysna

Welcome to Hide-Away Guest House - a Bed and Breakfast establishment offering stupendous views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. This beautiful Cape Colonial property is set opposite the tranquil waters of the picturesque Knysna Lagoon and is close to town - it's a 10 minute walk into Knysna town or to the bustling Knysna Waterfront. We offer you a choice of room types. Two Executive Rooms located on the ground floor and Three Superior Rooms on the first floor offer spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Breakfast is served on the verandah - weather permitting. Lap up the beauty of this particular spot in Knysna - there is no other. Two additional Superior Rooms are located in the Main House with breakfast served either in the Dining Room or on the verandah. All rooms have been tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathrooms with shower, TV, mini bar, tea/coffee tray, hairdryers, clock radios, fans, heaters, electric blankets (in winter) and gowns. Telephone services, wireless internet and laundry facilities are available. In addition, guests have the use of a swimming pool and small gym.

Directions To Hide Away Guesthouse

Coming from Port Elizabeth N2 to Knysna from PE Drive through the town of Knysna. Once you have passed the last traffic light in Knysna (junction of N2 and Waterfront drive) Take 3rd road on the right (Albatross Street) Turn left after 1 (one meter) Follow service road parallel to N2 (must see lagoon) Our sign is across from our driveway Coming from Cape Town N2 to Knysna from Cape Town Drive along the Knysna

Area Attractions

We invite you to make Knysna your base on the Garden Route and to plan daily excursions from this delightful town. Tsitsikama Forest, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn are great day excursions. Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland. Things you can do include: Golfing in the Garden Route. The Garden Route is fast becoming the golfing Mecca of South Africa with 14 new golf courses in the planning to final development stages. Big name designers like Ernie Els and Jack Nicklaus feature prominently in the design of these new golf courses The Knysna Heads - go for a walk along the Heads and see the panoramic views of the town and lagoon. The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - this unique steam train departs daily, with the exception of Sunday, from Knysna to George. A ferry ride across the Lagoon is a great way to see the Knysna Heads and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Beaches - There is no beach in Knysna itself, but the coast surrounding Knysna has some really beautiful places to visit for the day. Visit Brenton-on-Sea, Buffalo Bay, Bollard Bay on Leisure Isle, and the beach and estuary at Noetzie. Whale and Dolphin Watching - The Knysna coastline is home to one of the highest diversity of marine mammals in the world - including whales and dolphins. Abseiling - Knysna has awesome scenery and what better way to experience it then abseiling the cliffs at the Heads. Diving - Diving along the Knysna coastline is a great experience. Contact a local dive shop for information before going diving. Cycling and Mountain Biking - Knysna offers cyclists some great mountain bike trails. Sailing - With over 18 square kilometres of lagoon, and a tidal system of over 1.7 metres (five feet) Knysna draws sailors from far and wide who enjoy swapping stories at the third oldest yacht club in South Africa, with its most hospitable 'bar'. Monkeyland is unique as a primate sanctuary. It is home to many varied species of monkey from several continents which were bred in captivity prior to their release at Monkeyland. Elephant Park - The experience is somewhat of a closer kind than at Kruger or Addo – visitors are allowed to touch and feed the elephants, Harry, Sally and Duma. Horse Riding - Knysna offers breathtaking trails. There are a number of riding schools in the area catering for both the novice and experienced riders. Each school offers its own unique horse riding trail. Choose from forest, coastal, fynbos and mountain trails.

General Policies & Disclaimers

All rates are per person sharing All rates include bed and breakfast. 50% single supplement Children 0 - 2 pay 20% Children 2 -12 pay 50% when sharing with parents/guardians