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Hide-Away Guest House

Hide-Away Guest House offers B&B in 7 well-appointed ensuite rooms.

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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

Hide-Away Guest House - your home away from home - is a 15-minute walk to Knysna town or to the bustling Knysna Waterfront. Your South African hosts, Cecil and Colleen Harding, own and manage Hide-Away and will ensure that you have a memorable stay.

With their wealth of travel industry knowledge, they will be happy to make recommendations both locally and further afield within South Africa. They have also established relationships with bed & breakfast properties from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and will assist you with planning your itinerary as you travel along the Garden Route.

Hide-Away Guest House is the ideal place to simply relax or from which to explore the many sights of Knysna and the scenic Garden Route. Knysna is surrounded by a paradise of indigenous forests, mountains, lakes and spectacular beaches and nestles on the banks of a tranquil estuary. Day trips can be taken to spectacular Tsitsikama National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

Be sure to choose Knysna as your stop-off or base whilst travelling along the Garden Route. We are ideally located on the Garden Route as you travel between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Once you have selected Knysna, Hide-Away Guest House is another excellent choice, as your South African hosts - Cecil & Colleen Harding - will ensure your stay is a relaxing and memorable one. Their beautiful Cape Colonial guest house, located on the main road into Knysna, approx.1.5 kms from the centre of town and waterfront is within easy walking distance of both and has stunning views of the picturesque Knysna Lagoon & Heads.

Hide-Away Guest House is the ideal place to simply relax or from which to explore the many sights of Knysna and the scenic Garden Route. Knysna is surrounded by a paradise of indigenous forests, mountains, lakes and spectacular beaches and nestles on the banks of a tranquil estuary. Day trips can be taken to spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

Accommodation

We offer you a choice of comfortable and well appointed rooms. The two Executive Rooms on the ground floor and the three Superior Rooms on the first floor offer impressive views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Two additional Superior Rooms are located in the Main House.

All rooms have been tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathrooms with shower, DSTV, mini bar, tea/coffee tray, hairdryers, clock radios, air conditioning, fans, heaters, electric blankets (in winter) and gowns. Telephone services, complimentary wireless Internet and laundry facilities are available.

Scrumptious breakfasts are served on the verandah or in the dining room. You can also chill out around the swimming pool, sit on the verandah and sample some of South Africa's finest wines while watching the sun set or catch a glimpse of the elusive Knysna Loerie. And for the more energetic, a mini gym is also available.

Executive Rooms - Guest House

Located on the ground floor with stunning views of the Lagoon and Heads. Large rooms with lounge area. One room offers a king-size bed and the other a queen-size bed. Both rooms have large bathrooms with showers only.

3 Superior Rooms - Guest House

Located on the first floor with stunning views of the Lagoon and Heads. Two rooms offer queen-size beds, while the third offers twin beds. Bathrooms are en-suite with showers only.

1 Superior Room - Main House

Located in the Main House. With no lagoon view, this large room has a full ensuite bathroom. Queen-size bed is offered.

1 Standard Room - Main House

Located in the Main House. With no lagoon view, this is a comfortable room with ensuite bathroom offering a shower only. Queen-size bed available.

Rates

Rates vary according to room type but range from R305.00 per night per person (low season - Standard Room) to R680.00 per night per person (high season - Executive Room with lagoon view).

Directions

Coming from Cape Town/George N2 to Knysna from Cape Town On approaching Knysna, after the turn off to Brenton-on-Sea, you will cross a bridge over the lagoon (referred to as the “white bridge”). Travel approx. 6 kms, passing through 2 sets of traffic lights, i.e. intersections of N2 and Welbedacht Road and Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) respectively. After the N2/Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) main intersection, take second turning left into Albatross Street Turn immediately left after 1 (ONE) meter. Do NOT travel up Albatross Street. If you reach a T-Junction you have gone too far! Proceed along the service road parallel to N2 (must see the lagoon) Hide-Away Guest House is signposted. Coming from Port Elizabeth N2 to Knysna from PE Drive through the town of Knysna. Look out for Total petrol station on the right. From the next traffic light (junction of Main Road & Waterfront Drive) take 3rd road on the right (Albatross Street) Turn left after 1 (ONE) meter. Do NOT travel up Albatross Street. If you reach a T-Junction you have gone too far! Proceed along the service road parallel to N2 (must see the lagoon) Hide-Away Guest House is signposted.