No words can describe this place. Phenomenal rooms, great service, reasonably priced, marvellous staff, fabulous views, romantic atmosphere. We cancelled other reservations on the garden route and made Kanonkop our headquarters. Linda and Harry more

I booked Kanonkop for my wife and i for our Honeymoon down in Knysna in August. We were met with the friendliest staff and exeptional service from Mark and his team. The house is absolutely beautiful and nothing can compare with the atmosphere of sheer relaxation with stunning views and exteptional staff. Mark was always willing to give us great... more

Incredible welcome includling home made lemon and ginger infusion for a wife with a racking cold. We were welcomed and made as comfortable as possible. We were given good advice about where to eat and activities inthe area. Breakfast and the suite fo rooms was of the highest standard. The view of the lagoon was amazing. more

Anna and Francesco from Italy. We stayed at Kanonkop last 21st July for 2 nights. We found it surfing the net and the pictures gave us the idea of a very nice guesthouse but the photos don't convey the beauty of the place: our suite Sunbird was great: the delicate luxury fitting and soft colours of both the suite and... more

Tim and Debra, Yorkshire. We spent 3 nights in the Forest room, a superbly spacious, luxiourious designer room with large, private terrace having magnificent views out to Knysna Heads. This really was a great room and the favourite of our 3 week stay touring the Cape. The service was exceptional and the host family were extremely accommodating, helpful and friendly.... more

First stayed at Kanonkop in 2007 but the The Paradise Suite was taken, so before we left, we made sure to book it for 2008. What a fantastic location, waking up in the morning with the sunlight steadily flooding across the lagoon and watching the ever-changing colours over the water towards the Heads. I've been to the Western Cape many... more

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Kanonkop which overlooks the beautiful Knysna Bay in South Africa. Our room, The Paradise Suite was perfect with balcony and raised bath overlooking the Knysna Heads As soon as we arrived we were treated as one of the family. Chris, Mark and Samantha Conyers do everything they can to make you their number... more

We stayed here for the 2nd time for 4 nights and again we had a excellent stay. Marc and his family just finished a major refurbishing, they did an outstanding job in making these suites a luxury retreat with modern design, lots of charm and comfort. Well done ! We liked the Sunbird Suite very much, tastefully designed and decorated,... more

We did approach Kanonkop with a little bit of trepidation , as we had booked the Paradise Suite and had read a couple of worrying comments re. the toilet situation. We found that it was not a problem but , if you are worried , Mark and Chris have just completed the renovation of two other suites which they showed... more