Ocean View Lodge

Ocean View Lodge Guest House accommodation in Knysna Western Cape

Description

Ocean View Lodge is a small country hotel owned by the same family since 1989.

It is on 21 acres of "dreamland" on a unique narrow peninsula and surrounded by the azure waters of the Knysna Lagoon and the gentle Indian Ocean.

In the heart of the world famous Garden Route, Ocean View Lodge is 500 km east of Cape Town, 58 km from the airport in George and only 14 minutes drive from the charming town of Knysna.

Ocean View Lodge comprises 3 buildings:
Lodge and Owner`s House with Reception, as well as a restaurant where full english breakfast is served.

Our grounds have unique Southern Cape Fynbos - many kinds of Proteas including King Protea, Ericas, Bitou, Buchu, Watsonias Camphor Bush, George Lily, Fire Lily, local Aloes, Fountain Bush, Keurboom Bush and many others.

6 km nature trail amongst beautiful Garden Route fynbos. Admire indigenous bush and trees, relax listning to local birds and if you are lucky you may see a blue duiker and bushbuck. You will see Indian Ocean during most of the Trail.

The fauna consists of: Bush buck, Blue Duiker.

Many feathery friends are here too: Sunbirds, Franklins, Guinea fowl, Blue Crane, Loerie, Ibis and many more.
12 min drive to Knysna, 40 min drive to airport in George.

Tours for people who do not want to drive
6 nights - 6 to 16 persons
Your drivers and guides: Craig and Howard
Day 1 - Transfer from George Airportto Ocean View lodge, trip to Brenton Beach
Day 2 - A trip on a boat to famous Featherbed Nature Reserve
Day 3 - A trip to Buffalo Bay, swimming lunch on the beach
Day 4 - Buffalo Hills game reserve with game drive and dinner
Day 5 - Knysna Water front, shopping, trip to Knysna Heads
Day 6 - A trip to Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve and
Storm s river Mouth
Day 7 - Transfer to George Airport

TARIFF: R 800 per persons all meals and trips inclusive

Accommodation

All double bedrooms are en suite and they all have breathtaking views of the warm Indian Ocean, verandas, TVs, coffee and tea trays and fridges. Some bedrooms have double beds and some twin beds.
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We also have a very romantic honeymoon suite with special bed linen and a full bathroom. Our Family bedrooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child or a family can book a suite with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and interleading door.

Facilities

Ocean View Lodge has a restaurant where English breakfast is served. Walks on the property to the top of the hill (+/- 1 km) admiring indigenous flora (famous South Cape fynbos) and aboundant birdlife. At some places you will see Ocean and Lagoon at the same time.
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Listen to romantic music while admiring Brenton's sunset. Sometimes you can see the famous "green flash" when the sun disappears in the Indian Ocean. Beach volley ball court for energetic, swimming pool and hikes on the property to the picnic spot on the top of the hill.
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Conference facilities for up to 16 people. All meals and teas, TV and VCR, white board on site. Transport from and to George as well as additional accommodation can be arranged.

Attractions

Spent the afternoon on our crystal clear pool or: relax at the Brenton-On-Sea beach take a walk along the beach from Brenton-on-Sea to Buffalo Bay stroll along the Knysna Lagoon towards the Featherbed Nature Reserve watch dolphins and in season whales playing in the warm water of the Indian Ocean take a scenic drive along the famous Garden Route
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visit Oudtshoorn for a day and see the amazing Cango Caves join a boat ride on the Knysna Lagoon and to the Knysna Heads hug and touch an elephant at the Knysna Elephant Park get close to our predecessors and experience an unforgettable tour through Monkeyland play a round of golf on one of the many excellent golf courses along the Garden Route
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go up into the sky - a helicopter or microlight flight shows you the beautiful Garden Route from above enjoy real nature at the Knysna Forest, Nature's Valley and at the Tsitsikamma National Park see the "BIG FIVE" in an malaria free environment less then 45 minutes away do some water sports - boating, yachting and kayaking as well as scuba diving and water skiing shop to your hearts content in Knysna's craft and arts markets as well as the Knysna Waterfront TOURS UP TO 16 PERSONS AVAILABLE

Directions

Driving from Cape Town or George: Turn from N2 to Brenton-On-Sea just before Knysna Lagoon and White Bridge. Follow the road for 7 km. Our gate is on left side (big Spanish style brick gate) with our sign: Ocean View Lodge

Rates

RATES 2009 / 2010

HIGH SEASON
- December 2009 / February 2010: R400.00 per person
- 2010 FIFA World Club: R400.00 per person
- 2010 Knysna Oyster Festival (June 2010 - July 2010): R400.00 per person
- 100% deposit may be required to secure a booking

LOW SEASON
- 2009 / 2010 Low Season: R350.00 per person
- 50% deposit is required to secure a booking