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Acornhill

Acornhill Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Knysna Western Cape

Contact Details

Name of hostsAcornhill
Tel:044 3826054
fax+27-44-3821430
Cell082-5550820
Emailacornhil@mweb.co.za
Web: www.wheretostay.co.za/ac

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Description

Acornhill is situated in the small historic town of Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. Voted South Africa's favourite town, Knysna lies on the shores of an estuary between indigenous forests, Outeniqua mountains and a breathtaking coastline. With so much to offer it is not surprising that Knysna is so popular with holidaymakers and tourists, and accommodation is often at a premium.

Acornhill is the answer for those looking for affordable accommodation without sacrificing comfort. Conveniently situated 2km from the town centre & walking distance to the Lagoon Walkway, Acornhill is an ideal spot from which to explore this prime tourist area with all it has to offer (see list below).

The 4 self-contained cottage style units have their own patio front entrance overlooking a communal garden. Much appreciated by our guests is that each has its own private enclosed garden area with views of the lagoon through the trees, individual built-in braai (barbecue) and patio furniture. All are fully equipped including small TV, galley type kitchenette with u/c fridge and stove, wall heaters. Shower or bath. Linen provided. Off street parking.
  • Swimming pool
  • DStv available (please bring your own smartcard)
Accommodation
Jenny Wren (sleeps 2)
Attractive bed-sitter with double bed, cane lounge chairs, dinette and equipped galley kitchenette with mini stove and under-counter fridge, leading onto own private garden area. En suite shower

Robin (sleeps 2-4)
Larger unit with 1 bedroom (double bed) with lagoon views and entrance onto private garden. En suite shower. Comfortable living/ dining with small kitchenette with 3 plate stove and oven, and under-counter fridge, dinette and futon sleeper couch for 2 persons. Popular with honeymooners.

Sunbird and Wagtail (each sleeps 4)
Small family units with cosy living room with comfortable cane furniture and dinette. Galley kitchenette with 3 plate stove and oven, and under-counter fridge leads onto garden. 2 bedrooms, one with double bed overlooking private garden area, other two singles. "Sunbird" has a shower, "Wagtail" a bath with a shower over the bath.

Rates

Jenny Wren: R230.00 to 350.00 per day per cottage (sleeps 2)
Robin: R250.00 to R450.00 per day per cottage (sleeps 2 to 4)
Sunbird: R280.00 to R550.00 per day per cottage (sleeps 4)
Wagtail: R350.00 to R600.00 per day per cottage (sleeps 4)

High Season: Dec/Jan school holidays (minimum 5 day booking) Easter & July Festival (minimum 4 day booking)
Mid Season: All other school holidays & Long weekends & remainder of January, February, March. (minimum 3 day booking )
Low Season: Remainder of the Year

NB: Long Weekends charged at Mid Season Rate for 4 minimum. Rates are subject to change without notice.

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What do our users think

30.12.2007 by Caren Walsh from South Africa
- This is a warning to potential visitors: The website is totally misrepresented of the accomodation offered. The 4 cottages on the website may very well be available, however visitors should be warned that there is also other accomodation which bears no resemblesence to that advertised on the websites. This consists of 5 single separete units each with double bed, sleeper couch, dining room, kitchenette, bathroom - ALL IN ONE! Supposedly suitable for family use. Each has a large sliding door window opening directly onto the communal pool, which is less than 2 metres from the door. The pool is shared by approx 10 units and there is no protective fencing for small children. The date that we checked in, there where approx 15 screaming children less then 2 metres from our window, which offered no privacy from the families using the pool or from the unbeareable afternoon sun, as the curtains did not close properly. Another important fatcor was the total lack of secruity on the sliding door, which meant that the door would need to be closed all night further increasing the discomfort of the room heated by the afternoon sun. Furthermore, the kitchen window over looked the N2 highway with all it's attendant noise of continual trucks, cars, buses etc passing by at all hours - not to mention all the pollution! The views advertised of the lagoons were no existent from this row of units as they only over looked the pool and into the opposite row of units. There was no patio for this row of units or anywhere for families to sit together with any degree privacy. We counted 2 communal braais on either side of the pool area meant to service the 5 newly buildt units, which up to 4 people in each unit! We were taken in by website advertising offering 4 cottages sharing a communal pool. Each cottage was advertised with a bedroom with double bed, lounge with sleeper couch, patio with outdoor furniture and braai facilities, gally kitchen and private garden with views of the lagoon. This was clearly a total misrepresentation of the accomodation that we found on arrival, which we were unable to use for our holiday requirements. In fact we had to cancel our entire Christmas holiday and return home totally dissapointed! We would advise that before you pay your deposit, get a wirtten description ont the accomodation that you are paying for. We certainly will not be returning anytime!