Falcon's View Manor, Knysna, South Africa

Set high above Knysna in well tended gardens bordering lush woodlands, Falcon's View Manor guesthouse has beautiful views over the village, lagoon and out to the Indian Ocean.  This excellent Victorian residence, built circa 1899, exudes warmth and 'olde worlde' charm.  It is close to the Oyster Bars and restaurants in Knysna, and central to the many points of interest and for day trips on this beautiful coastline.   FACILITIES Start the day on the sunny terrace with a buffet or à la carte breakfast.  Evenings are very convivial with good food (table d’hôte) and fine wine in the elegant, yet informal, surroundings.  During the high season, dinner is served by candlelight in the dining room or, on balmy summer evenings, under the stars.  The hotel has a bar.   No. of Bedrooms The individually decorated and tastefully furnished en suite bedrooms in the Manor overlook the gardens or lagoon and have air conditioning, extra length beds, TV and telephone.  The lovely Garden Suites - each one unique - have a colonial elegance with original oil paintings, king beds, vaulted ceilings, a courtesy bar in the dressing area and individual terraces.  Activities Ideally situated in the centre of the Garden Route, Knysna is a perfect base from which to enjoy a variety of activities/attractions including:  Whale and dolphin viewing Water sports and scuba diving; lagoon cruises and yachting Golf, tennis and lawn bowls Horseback riding along forest trails or on the beach Numerous hiking and mountain bike trails Featherbed, Goukamma and Pledge Nature Reserves, and Buffalo Valley Game Farm For the more adventurous: paragliding and abseiling, creeking and canoeing, and bungee jumping - the highest in the world! Find Similar Properties