Belvidere Manor

Situated overlooking Knysna Lagoon and the distant Outeniqua Mountains, the historic Belvidere Manor Hotel enjoys stunning views and a tranquil location.

Enjoy a farmhouse breakfast, light lunches poolside or at The Bell Tavern, then savour dinner by candlelight at Caroline’s where local ingredients are served with fine wines. For business guests, the Duthie Room is suitable for small brainstorming sessions to larger meetings, seating up to 40 delegates.

Relax by the swimming pool in our beautiful colonial-style gardens (the estate is a nature-lover’s paradise with more than 270 species of birds). Then, retreat to the secluded comfort of the fireplace or the terrace in your own picturesque, spacious Cape-style cottage.

Rooms: 28
Rate: 818.75 - 2920 ZAR

This historic estate, dating from 1834, centres around Belvidere House where reception and dining facilities may be found.

Guests are accommodated in individual cottages which echo the simple Georgian architecture of Belvidere House. Each cottage offers single or double storey accommodation, each with verandah or balcony offering lagoon or garden views, as well as an airy living room with comfortable sofas and a cosy fireplace.

A fully equipped kitchen allows guests the independence to sample local organic market produce and wines. One, two or three double en-suite bedrooms are decorated with locally produced furniture and fabrics that echo the colourful gardens.

In addition to the listed services and facilities, all cottages offer a selection of dvds being available from reception, a toaster, re-chargeable torch and complimentary tea, coffee, fresh milk and home-made shortbread. Each bedroom has a mosquito repellent and guest toiletries.

Caroline's Bistro is open daily for dinner daily and features a summer terrace. Sample a selection of traditional dishes, all prepared with local produce.

Knysna is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, approximately 75 kms from George airport and 260 kms from Port Elizabeth. The town lies on the Knysna river estuary, also known as the lagoon, and the sea is accessed through The Heads, narrow sandstone cliffs which protect the lagoon from the sea.

The Knysna basin has been declared a National Park and a wide variety of activities are enjoyed on or next to the water. Superb beaches offer swimming, surfing and long walks, whilst the surrounding forest offers hiking, mountain biking and scenic drives. Knysna's town hosts a wide variety of shops, galleries and restaurants, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

By Car:
- Turn off the N2 between Knysna and Sedgefield at the Brenton / Belvidere sign (6 km from Knysna) at the bridge crossing the lagoon.
- After the N2 turn-off, proceed up the hill past Crabs Creek towards Brenton-on-Sea for approximately 1 km before turning left to Belvidere.
- Turn left and then take the first right into Belvidere Estate.
- At the intersection, take Lower Duthie Drive and follow the circular drive until you reach Belvidere Manor.