Name: Kanonkop House
Address: Knysna, Western Cape, ZA

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Kanonkop House

Seven Suites on the Kanonkop Ridge Above the Lagoon

Kanonkop House sits high on the Kanonkop ridge above Knysna, looking down the lagoon to the sandstone Heads. It is a small, owner-run guest house of seven suites, and the rate includes breakfast and all drinks. There is a pool, a gin bar with a fireplace and massages on a deck beside the forest.

This property is positioned in one of the most stunning locations, with panoramic views of the Knysna Heads and the lagoon, which offers endless photographic opportunities. The suites are individually designed with attentive touches, decorated with fine furniture and African art. A very tasty breakfast is served in the dining room, where you cannot keep your eyes away from the amazing view.

- Amanda Hamann - Tour Guide Since 2006 (THETA Registration No: WC7629)

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 188 - 308

Interior living room featuring neutral couches, navy accent pillows, and a television.

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
Massages in the suite, the therapy room or on the forest deck
Easy access to Waterfront, beaches, cruises, and forest trails
Top nearby golf: Simola and Pezula within a short drive

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Overview of Kanonkop House

From 6 Cuthbert Street the view runs down the tidal lagoon to the sandstone Heads.

Location & Setting

The house is a short drive from the N2, the Waterfront and the lagoon cruises. Indigenous forest gives it privacy, while the decks, the lagoon-facing lounge and a forest-side seating area catch the early sun and the evening light. Beaches, forest trails and the town’s restaurants are all close.

Rooms

The seven suites come in three types. Two Penthouse Suites of 80 m² have 180-degree views of the lagoon and the Heads. Three Luxury Lagoon-Facing Suites of 65 m² have large private terraces, and two Luxury Garden Suites of 50 m² open onto sunny decks. Each has king or twin beds, a full bathroom, robes and its own art and furniture.

Facilities

Outdoors there is a pool with a sun deck and two lounges, one on the water-facing terrace and one tucked into the forest. Indoors there is a library, a lagoon-view lounge and a second lounge for cool evenings. The gin bar has a fireplace, more than 50 South African gins and guided tastings. Massages are given in the suites, in the therapy room or on a deck beside the forest; there is no full spa.

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Amenities

Accommodations
7
Airport Transfers
Bar & Lounge
Swimming Pool
Concierge Service
Library
Wi-Fi
In-suite Massage
Laundry Service
In-room Safe
In-room TV
Viewing Deck
Private Dining
Minibar
Tea & Coffee
Ceiling Fan
Hair Dryer
Private Deck

Area Activities

Scenic Touring
Birdwatching
Mountain Biking
Whale Watching
Beach Activities
Golf
Fishing
Picnics
Canoeing / Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Hiking Trails

Other Area Properties

Knysna’s finer small stays are spread along the lagoon edge and up on the Heads, and the forest country toward Plettenberg Bay begins about twenty minutes east.