Knysna & Surrounding Area Accommodation

Knysna & Surrounding Area Accommodation

  • Studio s/c units comunal pool and view on Protea Wilds Retreat

    Studio s/c units comunal pool and view on Protea Wilds Retreat

  • Bitou Valley House bbq, pool and shower-with-a-view area

    Bitou Valley House bbq, pool and shower-with-a-view area

  • Ostrich s/c studio style unit, extra long double en-suite and double shower

    Ostrich s/c studio style unit, extra long double en-suite and double shower

  • Choo-Tjoe studio style s/c uni, king en-suite

    Choo-Tjoe studio style s/c uni, king en-suite

  • Stokkiesdraai s/c studio style unit, en-suite double

    Stokkiesdraai s/c studio style unit, en-suite double

  • Elephant s/c studio syle unit, 2 singles en-suite

    Elephant s/c studio syle unit, 2 singles en-suite

  • Forest s/c studio style unit, queen en-suite, private bbq, separate kitchen

    Forest s/c studio style unit, queen en-suite, private bbq, separate kitchen

  • Oyster s/c studio style unit, twin en-suite, separate kitchen

    Oyster s/c studio style unit, twin en-suite, separate kitchen

  • Protea Wilds Retreat romantic picnic area

    Protea Wilds Retreat romantic picnic area

  • Studio s/c units frontal view - semi private patio's - on Protea Wilds Retreat

    Studio s/c units frontal view - semi private patio's - on Protea Wilds Retreat

  • Protea Cottage frontal view

    Protea Cottage frontal view

  • Protea Cottage bbq, garden and splashpool

    Protea Cottage bbq, garden and splashpool

  • Protea Cottage open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen with fireplace and DSTV

    Protea Cottage open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen with fireplace and DSTV

  • Protea Cottage main bedroom view (en-suite shower)

    Protea Cottage main bedroom view (en-suite shower)

  • Protea Cottage main bedroom en-suite shower

    Protea Cottage main bedroom en-suite shower

  • Bitou Valley House deck view

    Bitou Valley House deck view

  • Bitou Valley House dining and kitchen area

    Bitou Valley House dining and kitchen area

  • Bitou Valley House lounge area with fireplace and DSTV

    Bitou Valley House lounge area with fireplace and DSTV

  • Bitou Valley House full shared bathroom

    Bitou Valley House full shared bathroom

  • Bitou Valley House main bedroom en-suite

    Bitou Valley House main bedroom en-suite

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  • Studio s/c units comunal pool and view on Protea Wilds Retreat
  • Bitou Valley House bbq, pool and shower-with-a-view area
  • Ostrich s/c studio style unit, extra long double en-suite and double shower
  • Choo-Tjoe studio style s/c uni, king en-suite
  • Stokkiesdraai s/c studio style unit, en-suite double
  • Elephant s/c studio syle unit, 2 singles en-suite
  • Forest s/c studio style unit, queen en-suite, private bbq, separate kitchen
  • Oyster s/c studio style unit, twin en-suite, separate kitchen
  • Protea Wilds Retreat romantic picnic area
  • Studio s/c units frontal view - semi private patio's - on Protea Wilds Retreat
  • Protea Cottage frontal view
  • Protea Cottage bbq, garden and splashpool
  • Protea Cottage open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen with fireplace and DSTV
  • Protea Cottage main bedroom view (en-suite shower)
  • Protea Cottage main bedroom en-suite shower
  • Bitou Valley House deck view
  • Bitou Valley House dining and kitchen area
  • Bitou Valley House lounge area with fireplace and DSTV
  • Bitou Valley House full shared bathroom
  • Bitou Valley House main bedroom en-suite

Address:
Fisanthoek, Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
SUMMARY:

Protea Wilds Retreat offers self catering accommodation on the outskirts of Harkerville in the Plettenberg Bay area, Garden Route.

  • Situated on a protea and fynbos farm, for real peace and tranquillity.
  • A range of self catering accommodation options (6 units) catering from 2 to 8 people.
  • Smaller self catering units can be booked for groups of up to 12 adults.
  • All accommodation has pool facilities.
  • Bring mountain bike and explore farm and mountain trails through the Knysna forest (few kilometres away).
  • Neighbouring farms offer: Horse riding, Quad biking, Cheese and Wine lunches.
  • Short routes to drive with 2x4 and 4x4 vehicles.

Protea Wilds Retreat offers safe, peaceful self catering accommodation with stunning views, conveniently situated between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, close enough to enjoy all the activities in and around the area. Peace and tranquillity like you've never experienced before.  Abundant with bird life, protea and fynbos.

Safety and security
You can be assured of great safety and security, as there are virtually no people/car/bike traffic passing through, maybe the occasional cyclist, 270 hectares of open spaces to breathe.

What else to do?
Go on one of our walks (down to the Bitou River or easy walks on the farm). Book a silver service, gourmet picnic at our special, purposely built, romantic picnic area with stunning views. Or ask the big question...

Relax next to the pool with only the sounds of silence (or nature) around you. All accommodation has pool facilities.

Bring your mountain bike and explore the farm as well as the mountain bike trails through the Knysna forest a few kilometres away.

Forest horse rides and quad bike rides available on a neighbouring farm. See another neighbour milking hundreds of cows a day (buy your milk there if you want) or book a sumptuous cheese and local wine lunch with our wine making neighbour.

Pick your own bunch of Protea and Fynbos. Order a picnic basket and enjoy at your leisure.

Wireless internet access at reception/manager's office or on the shaded patio.

Where are we / Road conditions.

I confirm that we are about 22 kms from Knysna and Plett, about 25 mins drive from both. 13kms on the N2 from either side, then about 9 kms inland (good gravel). Suited to normal sedan motors.

Accommodation options:
The quaint and private Protea Cottage sleeps 4 (2 bedr, 2 bathr), DSTV (certain channels), fireplace and private lapa in garden with bbq area, shaded seating, boma fire pit and a small above ground splash pool. Safe shaded parking.

The Bitou Valley House sleeps 6 (3 bedr, 2 bathr). Stunning location, secluded, completely private, covered deck with seating and breathtaking views. Braai area with shaded seating, private pool (views) and private shower with a view (hot and cold water). DSTV (certain channels), fireplace, fully equipped with all modern facilities. Pet friendly by arrangement.

Oyster (first), Ostrich, Stokkiesdraai, Elephant, Choo-Tjoe and Forest (last) studio s/c units, all at one location. These units can sleep 2 adults. The units have kitchen facilities inside the units or a small separate kitchen. All units have a separate bathroom with shower and toilet. All the units have a dining table and two chairs, a bathroom basin, bed/s, closet/hanging space inside. All units have a covered, screened-off patio, leading to an open deck with lovely views over the garden and mountains. The patios can open up in-between the units, should 2 or more couples book and want to have easy access to one another. Coffee/tea and amenities provided on arrival. Some units have twin beds, some have double beds and Forest has a queen bed (this units has sliding doors to the patio and a private bbq area next to it). Safe, shaded parking.

The Fynbosskerm is about 10 - 30 metres in front and to the side of the units. It has a large, fully equipped kitchen, very spacious dining/breakfast room and lounge with a fireplace and DSTV (most popular channels). It leads onto a pool deck with solar heated pool. Large communal or private bbq's available. Breathtaking views from all locations. These facilities can be used by groups exclusively (s/c or with breakfast that we serve) or individuals can also have breakfast here if booked extra.

Self-catering, linen, towels and firewood supplied, serviced daily during high season, except 25 Dec, 1 Jan and Sundays. Lower seasons serviced during the week (service can be arranged over weekends at an additional rate).

 

Payment Options:
MasterCard
Visa

Features:
DSTV in communal area
fireplace
horse riding (less than 5km)
kitchen communal
kitchenette only
laundry facilities onsite
nature trail onsite
outdoor pool
parking all onsite
private pool (some units)
tea / coffee making facilities
washing machine onsite
Protea Wilds Retreat
From R1050
Per unit, per night
Sleeps 23 in 8 units
Address:
Fisanthoek, Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

RATES: 2015 - 2016

Room Type Name: All s/c units for 2
Self-Catering Unit Rate
2015/02/01 - 2015/04/30
2015/05/01 - 2015/08/31
2015/09/01 - 2015/12/03
2015/12/04 - 2016/01/17
2016/01/18 - 2016/04/30
2016/05/01 - 2016/08/30
2016/09/01 - 2016/12/07
2016/12/08 - 2017/01/21
580
500
600
750
650
550
650
800
Easter/Oyster Festival  
2015/04/03 - 2015/04/06
2015/07/03 - 2015/07/12
2016/03/25 - 2016/03/28
2016/07/01 - 2016/07/10
700
700
750
750

Min Stay:
Dec/Jan and Oyster Festival: 2 Nights
Rest of the Year: 1 Night
 
Room Type Name: Protea Cottage (4)
Self-Catering Unit Rate
2015/02/01 - 2015/04/30
2015/05/01 - 2015/08/31
2015/09/01 - 2015/12/03
2015/12/04 - 2016/01/17
2016/01/18 - 2016/04/30
2016/05/01 - 2016/08/30
2016/09/01 - 2016/12/07
2016/12/08 - 2017/01/21
1000
850
1000
1500
1100
900
1100
1600
Easter/Oyster Festival  
2015/04/03 - 2015/04/06
2015/07/03 - 2015/07/12
2016/03/25 - 2016/03/28
2016/07/01 - 2016/07/10
1300
1300
1400
1400

Min Stay:
Dec/Jan: 5 Nights
Rest of the Year: 2 Nights
 
Room Type Name: Bitou Valley House (6)
Self-Catering Unit Rate
2015/02/01 - 2015/04/30
2015/05/01 - 2015/08/31
2015/09/01 - 2015/12/03
2015/12/04 - 2016/01/17
2016/01/18 - 2016/04/30
2016/05/01 - 2016/08/30
2016/09/01 - 2016/12/07
2016/12/08 - 2017/01/21
1800
1300
1800
2400
1900
1400
1900
2500
Easter/Oyster Festival  
2015/04/03 - 2015/04/06
2015/07/03 - 2015/07/12
2016/03/25 - 2016/03/28
2016/07/01 - 2016/07/10
2200
2200
2400
2400

Min Stay:
Dec/Jan: 5 Nights
Rest of the Year: 2 Nights
 
Other info:
Longer Stay Discount (Not in Des/Jan)
4+ Days: 5%
7+ Days: 10%
10+ Days: 20%

Self-catering, linen towels and firewood supplied.
Serviced in season every day, except 25 Dec and 1 Jan and Sundays.
Serviced out of season during the week daily.

Breakfast can be booked extra if required and when possible to serve

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation and deposit refund policy, except for Dec/Jan, Easter and Oyster Festival:
  • Cancellation 30 days before arrival date and longer - Full deposit will be refunded minus 10% admin fee.
  • Cancellation 15 days to 30 days before arrival date - 50% of deposit will be refunded.
  • Cancellation 8 days to 14 days before arrival - no deposit will be refunded.
  • Cancellation 0 - 7 days before arrival date - full payment will be required (50% deposit, plus outstanding 50%), unless we can secure a booking in your place, within that week, for the same amount (or part thereof, in which case you will be responsible for the difference
     
  • December/January Cancellation policy: No refunds will be given after August for that Dec/Jan (in the year that the booking was made). Protea Wilds will do anything in its power to secure another booking. Guests may also transfer the booking to alternative guests under the same terms and conditions and to the same number of guests. If another booking can be obtained from another source, a partial or full refund will be made (less 10% admin fee), depending on the value of the new booking.
     
  • Oyster Festival, Easter: No refunds will be given from 45 days before date of arrival. Protea Wilds will do anything in its power to secure another booking. Guests may also transfer the booking to alternative guests under the same terms and conditions and to the same number of guests. If another booking can be obtained from another source, a partial or full refund will be made (less 10% admin fee), depending on the value of the new booking.
     
  • We cannot be held responsible for the weather. If guests decide to check out earlier or not check in at all due to rainy weather, no refunds can be given.

    Protea Wilds Eco Reserve CC (trading as Protea Wilds Retreat), Heideplaas or any of its shareholders, accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to persons, or goods while you guests are staying here. Use all facilities at your own risk.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

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