The Garden Route offers a diversity of beautiful self-catering accommodation along its winding, picturesque path. If you’re dreaming of a vacation where you don’t have to get up at a certain time in order to make breakfast or make sure you’re home at a decent hour because you don’t want to put your hosts out, self-catering is your best bet! Offering a chance to enjoy a private getaway without frustrating time constraints, you can look forward to long, leisurely days of eating what you want, when you want, while relaxing in secluded serenity. If the sound of this appeals to you, then have a look at the following five self-catering accommodations available along the Garden Route:
Guadeloupe Self-Catering
Guadeloupe Self Catering offers a refreshing break in Knysna’s beautiful surrounds. The 4-star cottage has a large terrace where you can sit under a large, white umbrella, overlooking the glistening Knysna lagoon, and the garden lined with bright bougainvillea. Fully-equipped and tastefully decorated rooms offer a peaceful escape for the weary traveller. They boast DStv and DVD players, heated towel rails, and pull out wash-lines in the bathrooms to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Fluffy white bath towels and complimentary bath products await you for a long, leisurely soak in the tub. The open-plan kitchen and lounge area provide spacious comfort and there is a sleeper couch for kids or guests. Enjoy the fresh air of the countryside with a braai on your private patio, or grab your towel and head for a splash in the sparkling blue swimming pool. More info…
Karoo View Cottages
Karoo View Cottages is a 4-star self-catering accommodation situated in the small, quaint town of Prince Albert. The cottages offer a scenic distraction from bustling city-life and a chance to unwind in stress-free solitude. You can enjoy an evening drink on your private veranda, surrounded by colourful potted plants and magnificent mountainous surrounds, or take a walk along the rock-lined walkways and sit on one of the wooden benches to admire the sunset. There is a beautiful stone courtyard that provides a fully-stocked fireplace and a spectacular setting to enjoy an evening meal. A stone ‘cuddle puddle’ and pool is situated in the courtyard with umbrellas and pool loungers for a leisurely day in the sun. Awake to the sweet sound of birdsong in the mornings and watch the sun rising from your privileged spot on the stoop while nursing your first cup of coffee. Choose from the four luxurious suites available, each with their own private entrance and large windows that frame the view of the mountains. While you’re here, take a stroll through the garden where you can pick home-grown fruit, vegetables, and aromatic herbs with the compliments of your host. More info…
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage, a beautiful self-catering in Montagu, is the ideal spot to relax and unwind. The 4-star cottages, built in 1903, are some of the oldest buildings in the area, and have since been renovated in order to provide the perfect Garden Route Getaway. The contemporary furnished home sleeps six people in three large bedrooms – with two comfortable queen-sized beds and two single beds. There are two en-suite bathrooms and the spacious modern kitchen has all the necessities that will make holiday cooking a breeze. An indoor bar and open-plan dining room leads into the lounge where a TV and DVD player can be enjoyed on wintery days. The private garden has a bamboo covered entertainment centre, fully equipped with a pizza oven, braai, and bar area for that perfect family night. With a cosy fireplace indoors and the simplistic and beautiful furnishings, the cottage oozes rustic charm. A fragrant walk through the rose garden will lift your spirits, and if you’re a birding enthusiast, you can enjoy spotting over 52 species in the area. More info…
Coral Tree Cottages
In the heart of Plettenberg Bay, you will find the exceptional Coral Tree Cottages. Six thatched one or two-bedroom cottages are available, each with two bathrooms and their own braai area set within a private garden. One of the cottages has its own private swimming pool, but there is a communal pool on the property that is available to all guests. The one-bedroom cottages are suitable for a couple, but there is a sleeper couch in the lounge for those with young children. An exhilarating water park known as ‘Adventure Land’ is available on site. It boasts thrilling water-slides, sparkling swimming pools with lilos, plunge pools, wooden bridges, and large grassy areas with picnic tables and umbrellas, providing hours of fun for the whole family. There are mountain biking and 4×4 trails to explore, and long strolls through the head-high flower-filled gardens can be enjoyed here. The cottages are all aptly named after some of the 60 bird species which frequent the property. More info…
The Artist’s Cottage
The Artist’s Cottage, built a century ago, is a flat-roofed cottage in the picturesque town of Prince Albert. The vibrant, bamboo-ceilinged cottage sleeps two in its creatively-decorated, spacious bedroom. A comfortable king-sized bed awaits you, with a mosquito net, and en-suite bathroom with a shower and extra-long bath for soaking away city stress. The vine-lined cottage is furnished with modern South African crafts and vintage furniture, and there is an indoor fireplace that can be lit up in chilly weather. Step out onto the courtyard patio and relax in the sheltered seating area that faces the crystal clear swimming pool. Lavish sun loungers surrounding the pool offer a quiet place to read a good book or soak up the Karoo sun. If the tranquility of these stunning cottages hasn’t sold you already, the Artist’s Cottage also supports the Skuinhuis Scholarship Fund, and 10% of the income earned goes toward various projects, art classes, or scholarships for the children of Prince Albert. More info…
With so many stunning self-catering accommodations available, the Garden Route provides a spectacular place to enjoy that much-needed getaway. Let us know your favourite spot to “get away from it all”.
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