FYNBOS RIDGE COUNTRY HOUSE
& COTTAGES
Type : Guest House Accommodation
Grading : Five stars : Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Location : Plettenberg Bay
The Portuguese navigators named this Bahia Formosa, and it certainly is a beautiful bay. The deep inlet, protected by Cape Seal (the western peninsula better known by its Afrikaans name, Robberg) has the magnificent backdrop of the converging Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Its three sheltered beaches, streching over eleven kilometres, provide the main attraction for summer holidays, when the influx of people increases the population three fold.
Description :
Fynbos Ridge is set amongst fragrant Fynbos. There are spectacular mountain views and the property abounds with abundant birdlife. The secluded pool is ideal to relax and unwind, or one can enjoy the many activities in the vicinity - forest or coastal hiking trails, glorious beaches, top golf courses, whale watching ocean safaris.
Choose between a luxurious suite in the gracious Cape-style Manor House or a spacious self-catering cottage, newly refurbished with stone bath tubs. Delicious dining and alfresco breakfasts are available, or pick your own salad from the organic vegetable garden.
Accommodation :
There are 9 units/rooms to accommodate 24 people
5 x Luxury rooms:
All Luxury rooms with full en-suite bathroom.
Full breakfasts and dinners by arrangement are served in the alfresco dining room.
1 x Self-catering Studio Apartment:
This is a spacious (70 sq. metres) north facing studio/apartment suitable for two guests. Situated on the first floor of the Country House, it has its own separate entrance and a balcony from which to appreciate the uninterrupted mountain views. There is a well equipped kitchen for the self-catering guest, or breakfast and dinner may be enjoyed in the Country House.
1 x Self-catering Garden Cottages:
Each spacious cottage (140 sq. metres) is well equipped, has two bathrooms, and sleeps up to 5 people in luxury and comfort.
Apart from the tasteful furnishings, there are log fires in the lounge and main bedroom for the cooler evenings, as well as a private patio with a built-in barbecue. The cottages and the studio/apartment are all named after one of our beautiful indigenous flowers. Although our cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, breakfasts and dinners are available by arrangement in our Country House. Meals can also be supplied to the cottages.
Tariff :
Prices quoted in South African Rands (ZAR)
Tariff includes bed and breakfast.
01 July 2010 - 30 Sept 2011
Garden Cottages (self-catering)
Per person ZAR1200
Min/Single rate ZAR2500
Studio (self-catering) ZAR1200
Per person ZAR1200
Min/Single rate ZAR2000
Luxury room (bed & breakfast)
Per person ZAR1200
Min/Single rate ZAR1500
Children welcome, with conditions.
Children under 10 - stay free (max of 3 kids)
Children under 16 - 50% of adult tariff.
Check in after: 15h00
Check out before: 11h00
No pets allowed
Smoking in designated areas only
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
Check Availability
PLEASE NOTE tariffs reflected above are only a guideline and are subject to change without notice.
Make a booking:
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560 Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment. The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote.
Directions on How to Get There
Coming from Cape Town:
Take the N2 and drive through Knysna. Travel for 23 km when you will see a brown national road sign on the left hand side of the road with Fynbos Ridge (and a picture of a bed). 200 metres AFTER the sign, turn left into the entrance and follow the signs to Fynbos Ridge and office.
Coming from Port Elizabeth:
Take the N2 towards Cape Town/George. Stay on the N2 and do not take any of the turnoffs into Plettenberg Bay. 7klm after Plettenberg Bay you will see a brown national road sign on the left hand side of the road with Fynbos Ridge (and a picture of a bed). 200 metres AFTER the sign, turn right into the entrance and follow the signs to Fynbos Ridge and office.
Activities and Attractions :
Activities in the Plettenberg Bay area:
Whale and Dolphin Watching:
South Africa's finest boat based whale watching (also dolphins, seals and pelagic birds) with Ocean Safaris, Ocean Blue Adventures and The Explorer.
Plettenberg Bay Wine Region:
Visit the Bramon Estate and indulge in their famous Methode Cap Classique Sauvignon Blanc Wine. Plettenberg Bay has just been awarded a Wine of Origin status and Bramon is the first and only wine Estate in the area.
Hiking
Along the rugged coastline and through magnificent forests. Guided tours of the spectacular Robberg Nature Reserve.
Mountain biking
Four varied and exciting routes through the nearby Harkerville indigenous forest. Other world class trails in the area.
Game Viewing On safari at Buffalo Hills and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve.
Meeting Elephants
Up close and personal at the Elephant Sanctuary and Knysna Elephant Park.
Monkey Business
Monkeyland is the world's first multi species primate sanctuary where monkeys, apes and lemurs roam free in the forest.
Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden features over 2000 birds in a free-flight aviary larger than the Millennium Dome.
Cruising and Sailing
Paddle steamer, pleasure boats, catamarans and luxury yachts..... the choice is yours. The staff from Keurbooms Ferries, Springtide Charters and the Featherbed of Knysna will make this a memorable experience.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Guided, or on your own, up the Bitou and Keurbooms Rivers, on the Knysna Lagoon, or into the Indian Ocean with Dolphin Adventures and Real Cape Adventures in Plettenberg Bay and
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Experience marine magic on Plettenberg Bay's underwater trails with the Beacon Island Adventure Centre or Tsitsikamma Divers.
Horseriding and Polo
Through magnificent scenery on well-schooled horses accompanied by an experienced guides at Southern Comfort Ranch or with Equitrailing. Polo lessons available at nearby Polo fields.
Skydiving, Microlight and Scenic Flights
Skydive Plettenberg Bay, Airsport Africa & African Ramble will show you the breathtaking views of the Paradise Coast from the air.
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Take the ferry to the western head of the Knysna Lagoon for a memorable eco-experience with the Featherbed of Knysna.
Fishing
Everything from fly-fishing to deep sea boat charters.
Treetop Canopy Tours
An unforgettable 3 hour adventure 30 metres above the Tsitsikamma forest floor with Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours or over the waterfall with Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures.
Tsitsikamma Forest Tour
Experience the Two and a half hour guided drive through pristine indigenous forest.
Bungy Jumping and Bridge Walk
Face Adrenalin will show you the world's highest bungy jump (216m with a 7 second free fall) and Africa's largest bridge.
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