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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Intimate hideaway in modern luxury

Feature: Panoramic views of the lagoon and Africa’s largest forest

Rooms: 7 Suites

Location: Garden Route, South Africa

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Plettenberg Bay Airport

Transfer: Approximately 35 minutes by private car transfer from Plettenberg Bay Airport 

Luxury Holidays At Kanonkop House

Intimate, exclusive and overflowing with charm, family-owned Kanonkop House promises the ideal South African retreat. Just a short drive from the centre of Knysna town with breath-taking views of the Knysna lagoon, this boutique hotel melds a tranquil retreat with adrenaline-filled discovery and is ideal for those looking for peace. Each of the 7 suites offer their own distinct personality with bespoke furnishings, lavish South African artwork and impressive views of the surrounding landscapes from each terrace or balcony. As for dining, the property offers a range of options, including fresh seafood at daily barbeques and creative, locally-inspired cuisine each morning.  Not only does Kanonkop House promise a tranquil place to relax under the sun as you lounge by the pool, but this luxury retreat also offers unforgettable experiences, including abseiling, deep-sea fishing, nature hikes and much more!  

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Why Kanonkop House is so special...

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Golf

Boasting access to the two 18-hole courses available nearby, golf in the Garden Route has never been so easy.  With views of both the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean and designed to include a full range of shots, the nearby Penzula Championship Course offers a rewarding golf experience for players of all levels while the impressive Simola Golf and County Estate promises unforgettable views and enjoyable yet challenging experience for all. Both courses can be booked with the hotel concierge who will confirm t-times, carts and caddies at any Garden Route golf course you may request.  

 

Golf at Kanonkop House

Hotel Experiences

Africa is one of the world’s greatest locations to see enormous landscapes and abundant wildlife, and Kanonkop House offers the ideal base to explore it all. With the local town Knysna sitting comfortably between the vast Indian ocean and stunning Outeniqua mountains, this luxury retreat offers the best of both in one stunning destination! Follow winding hiking trails in the whistling forests or sail across the turquoise sea to spot the local wildlife hopping and darting around in the water, the choice is yours.  

Hotel Experiences at Kanonkop House

Spa Attraction

Relax and unwind as you enjoy the tropical South African weather from the comfort of a spa bed as your masseuse relaxes your body into a bliss and tranquillity. With a choice of your private suite, a secluded deck on the edge of the forest or the luxurious therapy room, why not enjoy a soothing spa treatment? Rejuvenate your body and restore your soul as you choose between treatments and feel the stresses of everyday life fade away. 

Spa Attraction at Kanonkop House
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Pricing

Speak to our Luxury Travel Specialists for our latest pricing and offers.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Boasting luxurious soft furnishings and incredible views over the South African greenery, each suite offers its own unique identity, layout, décor and style. Guests can expect contemporary stylings and walls adorned with South African artwork, and each is home to underfloor heating, high speed Wi-Fi, luxury amenities and aromatherapy, all ensuring the highest calibre of luxury and comfort. 

Lagoon View – Paradise, Sunbird and Forest Suites

Lagoon View – Paradise, Sunbird and Forest Suites

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Offering a unique experience of luxury, this elegant room is home to a king-size bed that is convertible to a twin and a spacious bathroom complete with elegant furnishings, a luxury bath and separate shower. 

Garden View – No Matata and Sivuyile

Garden View – No Matata and Sivuyile

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With a very modern aesthetic and atmosphere, the Garden View suite offers the ideal home-away-from-home experience. Each room offers luxury king-size or twin bed and a marble-floored bathroom with a separated shower and bath. Outside, find a private decking area to take in the stunning views. 

Penthouse – Diamond and Selwyn Suites

Penthouse – Diamond and Selwyn Suites

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With a wide-open floorplan, a convertible king-sized bed, an elegant sofa and large bathtubs with separate showers, each suite offers its guests the highest level of luxury.  

Overview

Overview

Embracing fresh and locally sourced produce, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning and sumptuous barbeques using locally supplied seafood in the evenings. Plus with plenty of dining opportunities in the nearby Knysna, guests will not be short of choice!  

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Kanonkop House Restaurant

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Bask in the morning sun as you ponder out towards the wide-open landscapes and lush vegetation or in the pristine dining room.

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Garden Route Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Currency

South African Rand

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Voltage

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Climate

Blessed with a Mediterranean maritime climate, summers here are warm to hot, whilst winters are mild to cold. Winter rainfall is high compared with other regions, due to the Indian Ocean’s humid sea-winds. Come off-season for a quiet winter escape, or in summer for a fun-filled South African adventure!

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Cape Town: 11 hours, 30 minutes.

Wildlife

The Garden Route is a prime spot for watching marine mammals from land or boats, with annual visits from Humpback and Southern Right Whales, as well as year-round sightings of playful dolphins and a resident breeding colony of Cape Fur Seals. Plettenberg Bay is a wonderful location from which to watch these marvellous sea creatures perform their graceful ocean acrobatics. Bird-watching is also hugely popular, the area housing an amazing array of species - including the Emerald Cuckoo, Chorister Robin, Knysna Woodpecker, Forest Buzzard and Half-Collared Kingfisher.

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Adventure

Ideal for outdoorsy types, expect countless watersports options, as well as world-class golf and tennis, treetop canopy tours, rafting, kayaking and miles of trails for hikers, bikers and riders. A top spot for exploring is Knysna Heads, an extraordinary geological feature where the sea gushes through sandstone cliffs into a lagoon. Another is the Knysna Forest, a swathe of greenery brimming with old trees and exotic species, an original stomping ground of elephants.

Adventure
Beach

For pristine crescents of snow-white sand and panoramic ocean views, Plettenberg Bay is the grand finale of our Garden Route journey, boasting a choice of beaches - from shallow lagoon areas for tiny-feet paddlers, to scooping hotspots for surfers and body-boarders. What’s more, this picturesque corner of the coast has been voted South Africa’s ‘Best Beach Location’ for five years consecutively. Four of them boast Blue Flag status: Lookout Beach, Nature’s Valley, Robberg 5 and Keurboomstrand.

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Gourmet

A natural larder of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, the Garden Route skirts prime land and sea for a scrumptious epicurean experience. Sample mussels from Mossel Bay, succulent steaks from Little Karoo and oysters from Knysna Lagoon, all washed down with stunning local wines. With luck, your trip may coincide with Knysna’s annual oyster festival, showcasing delectable seafood and other fine produce from the region.

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