Manor House at Knorhoek Estate

The Manor House is set on the slopes of the mountain above Sir Lowry’s Pass on the Helderberg Wine Route in the Western Cape. The building was built in 1795 and is a national monument. The Manor House The Manor House is a spacious and elegant property that offers four comfortable rooms located upstairs. The 2-bedroom family suite is ideal for families or groups, as it has two bedrooms; with a King size bed and two single beds, sharing an interleading bathroom. The Manor House room 1 is a cozy and charming room with a queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom. The Manor House room 2 is a twin bedroom with a separate private bathroom, suitable for friends or solo travellers. The Manor House room 3 is a twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and beautiful garden views. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and have access to the common areas of the Manor House, such as the lounge, dining room, and garden. Millers Cottage Miller cottage is a cozy and comfortable self-catering cottage that offers four different rooms for rent. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom and access to a communal kitchen. The rooms are as follows: Room 1 has two single beds that can be pushed together or separated as needed. The room is cozy and bright, with French doors overlooking the garden. The ensuite bathroom has a bathtub with showerhead, a toilet, and a sink. Room 2 has a double bed that is ideal for couples or solo travellers. The ensuite bathroom has a bathtub with showerhead, a toilet, and a sink. Room 3 is located in the loft of the thatched roof cottage. The room has a rustic and charming feel, with wooden beams. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, a toilet, and a sink. Room 4 is located in the loft of the thatched roof cottage. The room has a rustic and charming feel, with wooden beams. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, a toilet, and a sink. Miller cottage is a great place to stay for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Western Cape. It’s ideal for a family or friends’ getaway. Garden Cottage Garde cottage is a cozy and secluded retreat for two, located in a quiet and scenic area. The cottage features a comfortable double bed, a TV with satellite channels, and small kitchenette. The cottage has a private garden with a braai area, where one can enjoy the fresh air and the views of the surrounding nature. Garden cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Area Info

The beauty of this pass, often shrouded in mist and rain, more than makes up for the unsynchronised traffic lights that grace the N2’s tardy passage through Somerset West and around Gordons Bay, invariably resulting in bumper-to-bumper snarl-ups and quick sales amongst the posse of self-employed salesmen who dart in amongst cars with the latest sunglasses, hats, cell phone chargers and the like.

But Sir Lowry’s Pass is a lot more than a route across a formidable mountain range. It is also a haunt for bird watchers and nature lovers and the car park, on the western side of the N2 as one approaches the top of the pass, provides a perfect stop to explore the area. The mountain fynbos is fairly accessible here and one can take three to four hours to explore the mountainside and the lower areas where streams become densely vegetated and provide perfect cover for birds.

The town side of Sir Lowry’s Pass has some truly awesome views over False Bay, whilst over the other side of the mountain, one enters a beautiful valley that is home to forests, orchards, fruit, flowers and vineyards - the Elgin Valley. In spring this part of the world is a display of blossoming fruit trees and heavy with grapes on the vine