Protea Wilds Retreat

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, this safe and exclusive protea and fynbos farm offer you real peace and tranquillity as you've never experienced before. End of the road, very safe and secure, halfway between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, 9 km off the N2, 20 mins drive to both. Close enough to enjoy the local activities. The unobstructed views of the Langkloof and Bitou Valley are exquisite and the hospitality is second to none. Relax on the pool deck (splash pool, solar heated), enjoying the views. Indulge in a large farm breakfast (cold and cooked, sometimes buffet style, can be booked extra). Our dinners made with care can be booked 24 hours in advance (3/4 course). It is served in the unique Fynbosskerm - an enclosed tiled area with our dining/breakfast room (separate tables). It also has a lounge with a fireplace and DSTV (the most popular sports and entertainment channels, SABC and ETV). There is a large bbq space with a roll-out awning, screened off on three sides (one side with glass). Two separate private bbq spaces are also available. The two kitchens are very well equipped with an electric stove with an oven, two plate stove with an oven, gas cookers (6 plates), a microwave, a kettle, a coffee maker, a dishwasher, 4 basins and all crockery and cutlery. These facilities are available to groups. Honesty fridge with various soft drinks and juice, cider, beer, and white and red wine. kitchens, paved braai (bbq) facilities with awning). Activities on the property are mountain biking tracks (15kms+), hiking (also down to the Bitou river, birding and some short routes to drive with 2x4 and 4x4 vehicles. Quad biking and forest horse riding (at neighbours ± 5kms away. Our 6 en-suite self-catering units are individually decorated to a local theme e.g. Ostrich or Elephant (situated 10 metres from the Fynbosskerm). Twin, double(1 extra long double bed) or queen beds. Each unit can sleep two adults and is fully equipped with a two-plate gas stove, kettle, large bar fridge, toaster and microwave, all crockery and cutlery. Each unit has a covered patio and private deck. Stunning views from all patios, bbqs and pool areas. All bathrooms have showers, extra communal bathroom with a Victorian bath is available. The spacious Cape Dutch Protea Cottage sleeps 4 and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms (main en-suite). Quaint with antiques and collectables. Open plan lounge/dining room, separate scullery. Covered patio with views, private garden with Lapa (built-in bbq) and splash pool. DSTV (most popular sport and entertainment channels, SABC and ETV) and a fireplace. Give your soul a break!

Area Info

Surrounded by stunning landscape, this lodge is located between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and offers travellers a tranquil retreat along the Garden Route.

Guests are accommodated in spacious, self-contained studio units with a kitchenette, a partially private patio and a deck. The cottage and house have a private deck.

For an additional payment, guests can enjoy a substantial Farm or Continental breakfast in the traditional Lapa and take in the panoramic views. In addition, private and communal barbecue facilities are available, and there is a lounge with DSTV and fireplace and breakfast/dining room.