Category Archives: Knysna

Knysna Pocket Breaks Unit 4

Garden Route Backpacker

Knysna Pocket Breaks offers self-catering apartments located within 2 minutes walk from Knysna Waterfront.

The house consists of a main bedroom with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and a second bedroom with bunk beds and a bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and a basin. All linen and towels are provided. The unit features a fully equipped kitchen as well as a lounge area fitted with a flat-screen TV, selected DStv channels and comfortable seating.

There is a private balcony with views of the garden. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi and private parking for 1 vehicle.

A variety of restaurants, serving local and International cuisine can be found at the Waterfront and in Gray street all within walking distance. The Apartments are a 10-minute drive from Leisure Island and Knysna Heads.

Knysna Pocket Breaks Unit 11

Garden Route Backpacker

Knysna Pocket Breaks offers self-catering accommodation in the scenic holiday town of Knysna. It is located within a secure complex and offers self-catering accommodation for small groups or families.

This fully furnished unit has 2 well-appointed bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The main bedroom with a king-size bed and a second bedroom with a bunk bed. All linen and towels provided. The bathroom is fitted with bath over shower and a washing machine.

It also has a comfortable lounge with a flat-screen TV with DStv channels and comfortable seating for 4. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with fridge-freezer, microwave, stove, oven, crockery and cutlery. The private balcony offers lovely views of the garden and the surrounding area. There is an automatic washing machine in the bathroom. The apartments also include complimentary Wi-Fi, DStv and private parking.

The complex is conveniently located close to the Knysna Waterfront, which offers a variety of shops and restaurants for guests to explore. Visitors could also discover the many beaches on offer, or the attractions of the nearby Knysna River.

10 Seahorse Court

Garden Route Backpacker

10 Seahorse Court is a modern, simply furnished and decorated self-catering apartment, situated in the secure Seahorse Court complex in the heart of the ever popular town of Knysna on the Garden Route. The apartment is situated 2 blocks from the popular Knysna Waterfront, Knysna Mall and Lagoon, and there are excellent restaurants and pubs surround the area.

This first floor apartment can accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The first bedroom contains a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom containing a bath, a toilet, and a washbasin. The second bedroom contains twin three-quarter beds, and a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, stove and oven, fridge-freezer, front-loader washing machine, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery and all utensils. The lounge contains a flat-screen TV with a family DStv bouquet. The bright, airy and comfortable lounge leads through double glass doors onto a balcony, that has a beautiful view of the town and surrounding hills.

Access to the Seahorse Court complex is via an electric gate, and secure off-street parking is provided.

Meyers Corner

Garden Route Backpacker

Meyers Corner is a charming holiday home offering accommodation Knysna, a premier holiday destination on the picturesque Garden Route. The quaint town features green mountainous landscapes contrasting with the glistening waters of the ocean, rivers, and lagoon.

The fully furnished house can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom contains a queen-size bed while the other 2 bedrooms each have a double bed. There is a sleeper couch available in the living area. The first bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower while the second bathroom has a bath.

The kitchen is well-equipped to meet guests’ self-catering needs while there are 2 living areas available. The house also offers a TV with DStv, fireplace and exclusive access to the swimming pool.

Knysna offers nature trails, warm beaches, world-class golf courses, and some of the best shopping in the area.

Monks Holiday Chalets and Caravan Park

Garden Route Backpacker

Monks Holiday Chalets and Caravan Park is situated on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon, within close proximity to the centre of town. Monks offers a large grassed caravan and camping area, chalets and cabins, as well as fishing and boating on the lagoon.

The chalets are self-contained with separate bathrooms, toilets and kitchenettes. Each chalet is equipped with cutlery and crockery, kitchen utensils, a gas stove, a fridge, a kettle, a TV, a toaster, and bedding. The large chalets have 3 separate bedrooms, along with the same equipment and facilities. Linen is provided; guests are required to bring their own towels.

There are 22 camps sites all with electricity and clean ablutions. Each caravan contains a fridge, a gas stove, cutlery, and kitchen utensils. Both ablution blocks serve the caravans, although some caravans do have their own private bathroom and toilet. Guests are required to bring their own bedding and towels for camping.

Guests can take a dip in the swimming pool, or relax on the grassy lawn while soaking up the sun. Apart from boating and fishing on the lagoon, guests can also enjoy walkways along the lagoon. Shops, public telephones, and service stations can be found nearby.

Peace of Eden – Nature Lodge and Vegan Retreat

Garden Route Backpacker

Peace of Eden – Nature Lodge and Vegan Retreat is on a magical country smallholding which nestles on the edge of its own indigenous forest situated in Knysna.

The accommodation offers quirky, rustic bohemian accommodation options, from converted stables to 2 little Woodcutter Cottages overlooking fields and forest, a cosy rustic Timber Barn Cabin on the forest edge with stunning sunset views and on a more traditional note there is a quaint double storey cottage. For the more adventurous outdoor, nature lover there are old style retro canvas tents on timber decks in the forest with all the simple basics for a comfy stay. There are lovely free-range, eco campsites that do not have electricity and are in a field on the forest edge, they have their own eco-timber ablution huts with compost toilets and hot showers.

On-site guests can walk on the wild side along the beautiful forest pathways, have a candlelit picnic on the jetty overlooking an enchanting lily pond or get in touch with your green side and order delicious organic vegan breakfasts and dinners including a night special or a 4-course vegan dining experience.

As a vegan lodge, Peace of Eden expects guests to respect the ethos whilst staying and guests are not able to cook or bring any animal meat products onto the property, that includes red meat, game meat, chicken and fish.

The characteristics of a more eco country lifestyle mean that the lodge uses golden brown water from the dam, filtered and chlorinated and supply sweet bottled rainwater to drink. Guests can also bring their own. There are eco flushing toilets, so no double ply toilet paper can be used. There are low-pressure showers which vary as the water is pumped from a dam, gas heated showers which invariably run out of gas in the middle of a shower and is replaced when that happens.

Wildlife including baboons, monkeys, a myriad of birds, wild pig, porcupines, spiders, snakes though these are rarely seen by guests and large areas of unmowed lawns, which are ecologically better for insect and bird life.

The lodge is 8 km from the N2, only 15 minutes outside Knysna and the beautiful beaches of Buffalo Bay and Brenton on Sea.

Shepherds Tree Backpackers

Garden Route Backpacker

Shepherds Tree Backpackers is nestled in a beautiful heritage building between the Knysna Lagoon and the N2, above the already popular Shepherds Tree Curio & Coffee Shop. The establishment offers a cottage-meets-quirky upmarket backpackers-style accommodation to traveller’s exploring the magical Eden District of Knysna.

Accommodation is available in the dorm room which is able to accommodate 6 guests on bunk beds. The establishment facilities include a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access, secure parking, communal kitchen and braai facilities, and kids play area. Complimentary tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided.

Shepherds Tree welcomes local and international travellers, families, school touring groups, international volunteers, and couples looking for an affordable, clean, comfortable and creative place to rest their heads.

Sacred Forest Eco Vegetarian Travellers Lodge & Backpackers

Garden Route Backpacker

Sacred Forest Eco Vegetarian / Vegan Backpacker’s Lodge is on a magical country farm called ‘Peace of Eden’ which nestles on the edge of our own indigenous forest. We are only 15 minutes outside Knysna and the beautiful beaches of Buffalo Bay.