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Knysna Manor House

3.0 of 5
19 Fichat Street | Garden Route, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Knysna Manor House
Ranked #46 of 87 Knysna B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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Luzern
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed 3 nights at Knysna Manor House. It is such a wonderful place to enjoy your time in Knysna and its surroundings. The guest house is centrally locatet and there is no need to take your car to the waterfront or to other shops/restaurants. Our room was large and had a large bathroom with a nice shower. The room... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
1 April 2012

Thank you so much for your positive review. I am glad that Lizzie looked after you so well in Brenda's absence, and we look forward to welcoming you again. More

Skövde
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Warm and friendly atmosphere. Nice and authentic rooms.

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
29 March 2012

It is always great to have guests appreciate the authenticity of our Guesthouse. Knysna Manor House thanks you for your kind words, and hope to welcome you back in the future. Gail Dalton More

Dorchester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a lovely old house clean and airy and our host and hostess most welcoming, interested and interesting in every way. It is quietly placed for "doing" this rewarding area. Excellent Thai food by Joy in Thai Kitchen five minutes walk to Memorial Square.Off street parking too.Breakfast excellent with lovely view.

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
10 March 2012

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Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My companion and I booked originally for 2 nights on the16 January 2012. Because of the warm ans friendly welcome from Brenda and Anthony and the high standard of service we extended our stay to 4 nights. Nothing seemed to be too much for the staff to make our stay a success. Rooms was very clean and comfortable and towels... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Hi Annemiek and Mike, Thank you so much for your kind words about our guesthouse, I am thrilled that you decided to extend your stay at our lovely home, and that Anthony and Brenda afforded you such good service. I agree with you that the guesthouse is centrally located, and that you did not have to use your car for... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at Knysna Manor February 2012. The managers were very friendly and we had a choice of 2 rooms. The breakfasts were great and it was lovely to enjoy them while sitting on the large balcony. Our room was clean and comfortable but a bit old fashioned and it and the bathroom especially could probably do with a revamp.... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you for your review on Knysna Manor House. I am always glad to hear that our guests enjoy the breakfast out on the deck as much as I do. We are slowly revamping the guesthouse, and only have a couple of rooms that the bathrooms have not been revamped. Thank you for your positive review, we look forward to... More

Meppel, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Last december we've spent a night in the Knysna Manor House. The relatively old owners were friendly but the accomodation was about as oldfashioned as they were. We had a family room and it was relly oldfashioned blankets and sheets, really oldfashioned interior milldew in the bathroom. They have three dogs and the whole place smells of dog. If you... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for your opinion of our guesthouse. I must apologise for the experience that you had with the dogs and the dog hair. As to the state of the rooms, we do acknowledge that the bathroom in room 4 does need some renovation. Regarding your quote about the guesthouse being old fashioned. Our house was built in 1986, and... More

Sävedalen
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for 4 nights. Knysna manor is an old charming house located central in Knysna, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Beautiful view from the terrace. Good breaktfast. Owners are extremly friendly and we really felt relaxed and at home. Would love to come back!

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
15 January 2012

Thank you for your kind words regarding our guesthouse. I am so glad that you found it relaxing. I must admit that I also love the views from the terrace and it is one of my favorite places to be when I am visiting the guesthouse. I am so glad that Brenda made you feel at home. We look forward... More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Nice old world charm B&B with a very pleasant lady taking care of the premises. Had one of the nicest omelette for breakfast and we sat outside on the open air balcony with a nice view of Knysna Estuary and The Heads. The house is within walking distance to the main street and shops. It had a cosy living room... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
4 January 2012

Firstly I must apologise for the delay in responding, but II have been away on vacation. I am so glad that Brenda was so helpful, and that you thoroughly enjoyed your omlette and that you enjoyed our dining area with it's view of the Knysna estuary. I am also so glad to hear that you will be coming back to... More

Tel Aviv, Israel
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

This is an old house and furnished in old-style, that is managed by a friendly lady. If you like this style, it's very nice and romantic. The terrace is overlooking the bay and on sunny days you can have breakfast (very good breakfast) in front of the landscape. The location is very good - near the centre of Knysna, not... More

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
17 December 2011

Thank you for your kind words regarding Knysna Manor House. Yes it is very old, in fact was the original house for the Mayor of Knysna. It is filled with the charm of that time, but hopefully we have managed to supply modern facilities for our guests. Thank you for your kind words. Gail Dalton More

Oslo, Norway
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

This Guest House could be lovely; it has a great sun terrace, friendly landlady, good breakfast. Unfortunately the carpet and the linens in the room did not feel clean to me and the room smelled stale and of years worth of other guests. As a result I could not relax and couldn't wait to get away.

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Gail Dalton, Owner at Knysna Manor House, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for your honest opinion of our guesthouse. We are sorry that things were not up to scratch. Do you remember the room that you stayed in so that I may investigate further. All other points were discussed in previous message. Thank you Gail More

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19 Fichat Street | Garden Route, Knysna 6570, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR4,809 - 6,710

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