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The School in Rheenedal

Guest House
  • Capacity: 12 people
  • No children allowed
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 2 of the Farm 187, Highway West Road, Rheenendal, Knysna, 6576, Western Cape
  • From R750 per night (sleeps 2)

Description

The School in Rheenedal is a beautifully restored old school and is located on an old school farm, approximately 17 km from central Knysna. The owner-run guest house offers a farm-style experience and is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Garden Route. The owner is an artist and loves collecting art, books and vinyl, all of which are available for guests to view and use.

Accommodation at The School in Rheenedal consists of 2 individually decorated rooms which can accommodate 2 guests in each, or the entire house booked as a whole which can accommodate 6 guests in total as well as a cottage. The Church Room and the Elephant Room is furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite shower in each. In addition, each room contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The School House comprises the Church room and the Elephant room together. It also comprises a third bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room and a dining area. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

Mud Cottage accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

The guest house also offers free Wi-Fi Internet and secure parking for vehicles.

The guest house can also be hired as a venue for creative workshops. Activities such as hiking, cycling and birding can also be enjoyed on the farm.

Features

Braai Area
Pets by Arrangement
Secure Parking
Free Wifi
Conferencing Facilities

Facilities

  • ADSL Line
  • Braai Area
  • Guest Lounge
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Pets by Arrangement
  • Serviced On Demand
  • Free Wifi
  • Conferencing Facilities
  • WiFi

Activities Onsite

  • Bird Watching

Activities Nearby

  • Horse Riding
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming

Languages Spoken

  • English

Meal Types Offered

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement
  • Meals By Arrangement

Conferencing Facilities

  • Internet
  • Venue Up To 10 Delegates

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking
  • Off Street Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer

Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.3
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.9
Safety
4.7
Guest highlights
Jess G
Individual traveller
5.0
Relaxing and enjoyable. Had a wonderful, relaxing stay in Rheenedal, exceeded all expectations! The school is gorgeous, with excellent facilities in a...
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Jan 2024
Christiaan W
With partner
4.6
Basically almost in the forest. Very beautiful and green and restful for the soul. Very nice stay. Quiet and very beautiful!
Jan 2024
Christine B
With partner
4.6
We had a good stay. We enjoyed our stay very much. The place was neat, well equipped and very beautiful. The showers were just a little difficult to u...
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Dec 2023
Lynn G
With partner
4.2
Relaxing stay, with friendly resident cat visitor. Pleasant stay. Accommodating host. Comfy large bed.
Nov 2023
Maree R
With partner
4.0
Nice relaxed area, very comfortable unit. We enjoyed our stay at the School. Nice relaxed area, very comfortable unit.
Dec 2023

Location

  • Portion 2 of the Farm 187, Highway West Road, Rheenendal, Knysna, 6576, Western Cape
  • Guests think The School in Rheenedal is in a very good location
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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • No children allowed
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 2 of the Farm 187, Highway West Road, Rheenendal, Knysna, 6576, Western Cape
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