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Kanonkop House
Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience. Consistently voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa (Trip Advisor) guests from all over the world are hosted in a refined family home while enjoying the service and excellence of five star boutique accommodation. Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breath-taking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The tranquil setting just outside of the main town centre allows guest the relaxed enjoyment of the natural beauty that the Garden Route is famous for while the restaurants, activities and shops of the town of Knysna are just a 5 minute drive away. In-house activities including discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach, and all watersports are available and Kanonkop House is ideally situated to take advantage of all Garden Route Tourist attractions. The hosts are always on-hand to make recommendations and arrange bookings for guests. The property only has 7 suites and is not open to the public so that guests can enjoy true privacy. For families and small groups the Kanonkop Team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use Villas situated throughout Knysna from the beach and waterways of the lagoon to the beautiful local golf courses. Packages at the Villas can be tailored from those preferring self catering to those who require full hosting services.
Area Info
Knysna is voted the best destination to visit in South Africa following Cape Town. An eco-wonderland with endless natural beauty, wildlife experiences, adrenaline activities for young and old and shopping and eating for sophisticates.
Units and Rooms
Luxury Lagoon Facing Executive Suites
Guests: 2
3 Large executive king bed suites each with full en suite bathrooms. Each room has a private balcony or deck with breathtaking views featuring the indigenous forest, Knysna Lagoon, the famous 'Heads' to the Indian Ocean beyond.
Luxury Garden Rooms
Guests: 3
2 Large luxury queen bed rooms. Each room has a full en-suite bathroom and opens via glass sliding doors to a large deck overlooking the swimming pool and garden with interrupted views of the Knysna lagoon in the distance.
Penthouse suite
Guests: 2
The 2 stunning penthouse suites enjoy private balconies with incredible views overlooking the forest canopy and famous Knysna lagoon. Both suites have a lounge, minibar, satellite TV, under carpet heaters and a bathroom with similar views. Drinks are Incl
Waterside House Thesen Island
Guests: 6
Step into a piece of paradise on the canals of the Thesen Island marina, a multi award winning development located on the scenic Knysna estuary. Waterside house is a rare gem on Thesen Island built in the colonial maritime architectural style.
