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The St. James of Knysna is an exclusive, owner run, five star Country House Hotel uniquely situated directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon. The luxuriously appointed Suites & Rooms offer spectacular views across this peaceful lagoon to the dramatic Knysna Heads or over the magnificent 3 acre gardens. Whether you stay in the Manor or the Courtyard, all the rooms and suites feature en-suite bathrooms, mini bars, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite (DSTV), television, safes, irons & ironing boards, direct-dial telephones, bath robes and hairdryers. Should you require adaptor units, all international adaptors can be requested from reception.
The magnificent gardens offer peaceful walks, large Koi pond, 2 swimming pools, croquet, and angling off the private jetty. We offer a powerboat for water skiing and sightseeing cruises and canoes for those who wish to explore this fascinating eco-system on their own.
We provide a unique experience of Knysna and its surround while paying attention to every detail of your stay. Our policy is one of total exclusivity, privacy, security and dedication to personal service. A privately owned establishment, we set new standards in service and luxury facilities.
Enjoy a Sundowner cruise, water-skiing or sightseeing on the Knysna Lagoon
from our private jetty.
| Facilities available in the immediate area: | | | | · Beautiful unspoilt beaches
· Forest walks & trails
· Golf
· Squash
· Bowls
· Gymnasium
· Deep Sea Fishing
· Deep Sea Sailing
· Whale Watching in season
· Horse-riding |
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Set in magnificent gardens, this privately owned Country House Hotel has two swimming pools. Other recreational facilities include Boating picnics, Sundowner cruises, Water skiing, Swimming, Games room, Angling, Shopping & Tavern Tours. The Hotel boasts a superb dining room and well stocked wine cellar. Country style breakfasts, light lunches, teas and snacks are also served on the various patios and terraces. The Paquita Bar, with its lagoon facing patio is a warm and friendly meeting place. The suites have been luxuriously furnished and styled for ultimate comfort, most with uninterrupted views of the Lagoon. Each suite has a superb bathroom, a spacious lounge, satellite television and telephone. The Manor At the Manor there is the luxurious George Rex Suite and the Lady Anne Suite, both with large lagoon facing balconies. Two Deluxe Garden facing Suites, spacious Double Room, elegant dining room, main lounge with Mezzanine Lounge, Paquita Bar and swimming pool are also located there.
The Courtyard. Here 4 Superior Suites, 3 of which are Lagoon facing and all with balconies are located on the upper floor and 3 Deluxe Lagoon facing Suites and two Junior Suites nestle around the Mediterranean courtyard with a private swimming pool.
All Suites & Rooms are equipped with the following:
• Separate bath & shower
• Mini bars
• 2 Bath Robes
• Welcoming Fruit Basket
• Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
• Direct Dial Telephones
• Television (DSTV - Satellite - 13 Channels)
• Security Safes
• Hairdryers
• Iron & Ironing Board |
natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches adorns South Africa’s unspoilt southern coast. Nestling on the banks of a shimmering lagoon in the heart of this ‘Garden Route’ is the picturesque town of Knysna.Beaches, lakes, mountains and rivers provide endless opportunity for leisure and outdoor adventure. Within the town, craft shops, flea-markets and cozy cafe’s beckon with small-town charm and hospitality. Knysna is synonymous with fine indigenous timbers, and famed for the craftsmanship of its furniture and timber products. The area is a veritable Garden of Eden: home to the only forest elephant in South Africa, the unique Knysna seahorse and the Pansy shell, the brilliantly colored Knysna Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins and visiting whales. The indigenous forests constitute the largest complex of closed-canopy forest in southern Africa, whilst the remarkable richness of the Fynbos vegetation contributes over 8000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom. Knysna enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean type climate with Summer from September to end of April, warm sunny days prevail at an average temperature of 25°C . Winter is from May to August with an avarage temperature of 18°C . Knysna has far less rainfall during winter than Cape Town and the surrounding coastal area, with most of the rain falling at night leaving the daylight hours warm and sunny. A temperate climate and a fine selection of accommodation, restaurants and enjoyable activities make Knysna the perfect holiday destination.
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