KANONKOP GUEST HOUSE
Guest House Accommodation
in Knysna, on the Garden Route,
Western Cape, South Africa

Kanonkop House in Knysna is an exquisite owner managed five star retreat situated on the edge of Kanonkop hill with uinterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Knysna, the pearl of the Garden Route, is a town of spectacular scenic beauty nestled on the banks of a tranquil estuary and surrounded by lush indigenous forest and golden beaches. The town is perfectly situated to explore the rest of the Garden Route with it's diverse palate of offerings from hiking trails and forest walks to birding and game viewing.

The Conyers family own and operate this luxury guest house - with it's five bedrooms each individually decorated by award-winning South African designers - and pride themselves on their personal service and attention to detail ensuring a truly memorable holiday experience.

Kanonkop House is the perfect destination for the golf traveller as we are corporate members at Fancourt, Pezula and Simola golf estates. Our guests are therefore able to play these magnificent courses at discounted prices. If you're felling less energetic, spend your days relaxing around our magnificent salt water pool or climb aboard our luxury speedboat for a romantic sunset cruise. All watersports, fishing and cycling are arranged and offered "in-house".

Suites

Paradise suite:

This suite certainly lives up to its name, and the views from the private wooden balcony over the forest and lagoon to the famous Knysna Heads are out of this world.

This luxurious room has under carpet heating, large hand-made paddle fans, a king size bed, reading nook and includes a CD player and selection of music, a wall mounted satellite television and tea/coffee making facilities.

The large bathroom (separated from the bedroom by wooden shutters) includes an oversized bath with beautiful views, separate shower and towel heater rails.

Original artwork and small touches including incense, candles, bath products, bathrobes, slippers etc. add to the experience. A drawer of thoughtful extras include binoculars, hairdryer etc. For guest convenience there is an electronic safe in the cupboard.

The New Sunbird suite:

The New Sunbird Room is a king sized bedded room which also can be converted to two single beds. This luxurious room leads out to a very large balcony with uninterrupted views of the lagoon. It also features a comfortable reading area and a bathroom with a full bath and separate shower, satellite TV, electronic safe and the same extras as Sivuyile and No Matata.

The New Forest suite:

The New (2008) Forest Room leads out onto a big private wooden deck where guests enjoy a view of the indigenous forest with sparkling sights of the lagoon captured between the trees. This is a very special room with an Italian bathroom, beautiful antique furniture and a quartz pebble floor with under-floor heating. It also features a lovely lounge area with satellite TV. It has a king size bed which can be converted to two single beds if preferred.

Sivuyile and No Matata:

The Sivuyile ("Be Happy") and No Matata ("No Worries") rooms are large and luxurious and open out onto a wooden sundeck. These queen-size bedded rooms overlook the pool, garden and Knysna Lagoon in the distance and include a handmade wooden paddle fan, original art work and a comfortable seating/reading corner with a selection of reading material. Conveniences include a tea/ coffee station and private Satellite TV and electronic safe.

Each room has an en-suite bathroom including a full size bath and separate shower.

Conveniences include incense, candles, bath products, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, electronic safe etc.

Each room has capacity for a third single bed to be added if required.

Activities

Knysna, with it's warm Indian Ocean waters, 18 square kilometre estuary, mountains and lus indigenous forest is a natural playground for adventure seekers. Join us for a sunset cruise aboard our luxury speedboat or if you're feeling more energetic try waterskiing or wakeboarding.

Go for a romatic paddle down the meandering Knysna River in our twin kayak where you may hear the haunting call of the beautiful Fish eagle. Take a walk on one of the nearby golden beaches and feel the soft sand caress your toes and feet. Pedal into town or ride one of the thrilling indigenous forest cycle routes on our quality mountain bikes. Grab a fishing rod and head for the nearby water where you're likely to catch some of the abundant coastal fish. Other extreme activities such as quad biking, bungy jumping, abseiling and microlighting are right at your doorstep.

Golf

The Garden Route is fast becoming one of the most sought after golfing destinations in the world. With it's year round mild climate, stunning natural beauty and proliferation of world class championship golf courses, Knysna is perfectly positioned for the travelling golfer to experience the best Africa has to offer in the way of golf courses. Kanonkop Guest House has positioned itself as premier golf and accommodation establishment in the Southern Cape and has corporate membership at Fancourt, Pezula and Simola golf estates. Guests are therefore able to play these wonderful award-winning golf courses, normally reserved for member play only, at discounted prices.

The exclusive Fancourt Country Club has four courses of which three are ranked in the top 20 courses of South Africa. Guests at Kanonkop are able to play the parkland courses of Montagu and Outeniqua courses normally reserved fr member play only and the Bramble Hill course which is open to the public.

Pezula, a spectacular cliffside course perched on Knysna's eastern Head is a visual feast with a dramatic and challenging layout and is a must when staying in Knysna. The course is a mixture of parkland and links and is always in immaculate condition. Pezula is in Knysna and is a mere 15 minute drive from Kanonkop Guest House.

Another must play is the newest addition to the wonderful Knysna courses, Simola Country Estate. A Jack Nicklaus designed course along the banks of the Knysna River. Simola was rated the "best new course" in South Africa in December 2005. Incidentally Jack Nicklaus stayed with us on his visits to Knysna to work on the course.

There are many other championship golf courses within a 45 minute drive such as Oubaai Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay and Knysna Golf course to name a few. We would be delighted to arrange your complete golf itinerary for you, from tee-off times to drinks on the 19th to selecting your caddies or organising carts. We will attempt to fulfill all your golfing desires making for a truly memorable golfing experience in this beautiful part of the world.

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