Belvidere Manor House, Knysna, South Africa 

Belvidere House, built in 1848, is a prime example of Georgian architecture in the Eastern Cape colony.  It achieved National Monument status in 1995. Built using local materials, the original yellowwood floors and yellowwood staircase are still in evidence.  In its time, Belvidere House was a centre of hospitality as well as serving as the local Post Office, indeed a copy of a letter marked with a Belvidere postmark can be seen in the entrance hall.       Breakfast on the verandah while the sun rises over Belvidere Bay, enjoy lunch at the pool, and end the day with a sundowner trip across tranquil waters.  Savour a gourmet dinner amid yellowwood and candlelight before joining the Belvidere locals for a nightcap in the Bell Tavern, housed in the recently restored original farmhouse.  No. of Bedrooms Stay in your private Cape-style cottage, each tastefully decorated with comfortable sofas and log fireplaces.  Cottages have one, two or three bedrooms with bathrooms en-suite, a fully fitted kitchen, satellite TV and telephone.  Loerie Cottage - the honeymoon cottage - is a secluded single storey, double suite cottage, situated in the grounds below the Manor House.  Pool Yes Activities Being in the centre of the Garden Route, Belvidere offers a secluded base from which to explore the beauty of forests and golden beaches and the towering Knysna Heads. Visit historical Holy Trinity Church, Belvidere, a fine example of 12th century Norman architecture.  Take a sundowner boat ride on the lagoon.  Enjoy a stroll to Belvidere's Bird Sanctuary.  Have a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, a steam enthusiast's dream!  Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve on the western Heads of Knysna's lagoon.  Wander through Knysna where there are many fine art galleries, shops and restaurants. Find Similar Properties