Kanonkop House

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Kanonkop House

Lagoon-View Sophistication, Owner-Run Warmth

Cradled in Knysna’s leafy Kanonkop ridge, this boutique hideaway pairs sweeping Knysna Lagoon and Heads vistas with personable, owner-managed hospitality. Seven individually styled suites include breakfast and all beverages, while relaxed lounges, a crystalline pool, and a characterful gin bar set the tone for unhurried Garden Route days. In-suite or therapy-room massages and occasional boma dinners add a spoiling, local touch, and you’re minutes from the Waterfront, beaches, forest trails, and championship golf—an effortless base for exploring South Africa’s most scenic coastal corridor.

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Highlights & What to Expect

Panoramic Knysna Lagoon and Heads views from ridge-top setting
Owner-managed hospitality; breakfast and all beverages included
Seven suites: 2 Penthouses, 3 Lagoon-Facing, 2 Garden (50–80 m²)
Two outdoor lounge areas plus lagoon-view and library lounges
Crystalline pool with sun deck for long, lazy afternoons
Craft gin bar with 50+ South African varietals
In-suite or therapy-room massages
Occasional braai-style dinners in the forest boma
Easy access to Waterfront, beaches, cruises, and forest trails
Top nearby golf: Simola and Pezula within a short drive

Location & Setting

Set on a quiet ridge in Knysna’s Kanonkop neighborhood, the house looks across the tidal Knysna Lagoon toward the sandstone Heads. Its address—6 Cuthbert Street—sits a short drive from the N2, the Waterfront, and boat cruises. Sheltered by indigenous forest, the property combines privacy with big-sky vistas: sunlit decks, a lagoon-facing lounge, and a forest-side chill area capture sunrise and golden hour. From here, beaches, forest trails, and the town’s restaurants are within easy reach, making Kanonkop an effortless base for exploring the Garden Route.

Rooms

Seven individually styled suites are divided into three categories: two 80 m² Penthouse Suites with 180-degree lagoon-and-Heads views; three 65 m² Luxury Lagoon-Facing Suites with large private terraces; and two tranquil 50 m² Luxury Garden Suites opening to sun-drenched decks. All feature king or twin beds, full modern bathrooms, robes, premium Africology amenities, Nespresso machines, complimentary minibars, smart TV/DStv, high-speed Wi-Fi, and thoughtful art and furnishings. Breakfast and all beverages are included in the nightly rate, underscoring the property’s warm, owner-run approach to relaxed, boutique luxury.

Facilities

Leisure unfolds across elegant indoor and outdoor spaces: a crystalline pool with sun deck, two alfresco lounges—one by the water-facing terrace, one tucked into the private forest—plus a cozy library and lagoon-view lounge. The craft gin bar showcases more than 50 South African varietals, while occasional seafood-braai evenings in the forest boma add a convivial, local touch. Wellness comes via in-suite or therapy-room massages rather than a full spa. Concierge hosts arrange lagoon cruises, beaches, golf at Simola or Pezula, hiking, biking, birding, and coastal whale-watching in season.