THE HOMESTEAD Traditional Plantation-style homestead in large garden overlooking the lagoon and famous Knysna Heads. Sleeps 6 in main house and 3 in separate garden cottage unit. Centrally located this triple storied, four bedroomed, three bathroomed homestead is a calm and leafy oasis and retreat after a day exploring the many nearby tourist attractions and amenities in Knysna which this gem of the Garden Route has on offer . Shuttered doors open from bedrooms and living spaces in the main house onto the front veranda from which you can enjoy the changing moods, the shifting light, the sparkling waters and dramatic skies of the panoramic view over the Knysna Heads and lagoon. Compact self contained cottage with one bedroom en-suite with a double bed plus fold-out couch in living area, kitchenette and bathroom with shower on bottom floor. A perfect holiday home for a large family or group of friends, Hillside Homestead is the ideal location for a Garden Route holiday.

Knysna is smack-bang in the centre of theSouth Africa’s famous Garden Route, one the most highly regarded attractions in the entire southern hemisphere. When you’re not at the beach, exploring the mountains and lagoon or relaxing at your cottage, there’s an abundance of activities to partake of in this neck of the woods which claims to host the most adventure sports activities in a 100 km radius from Knysna / Sedgefield on earth including: Paragliding, caving, quad-biking, canopy tours, dune-surfing, and every water-related imaginable including romantic sunset cruises and whale watching to waterskiing, wind-surfing and snorkelling. Knysna has a rich history starting with the arrival of the first settlers in the mid-1700’s, the subsequent discovery of gold and the robust timber trade which is all encapsulated in various museum displays or can be relived first hand on the numerous indigenous forest trails harbouring residues of this heritage. FAIR GROUNDS AND FESTIVALS: The Winter months in Knysna are brightened by numerous festivals and events of which by the far the most popular is the famous Oyster Festival.