Lairds Lodge Country Estate, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
N2 National Road, 8 kms from Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact: Lesley van der Watt
Telephone: +27 (0)44 532-7721, Facsimile: +27 (0)44 532-7721, Mobile: +27 (0)82 330-6853
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DESCRIPTION:

This gracious Cape Dutch homestead is situated on a 24-acre estate and offers distant mountain views, koi ponds, a secluded pool and verandas and courtyards, which ensure a truly relaxed stay. Each of the high-ceilinged elegantly decorated en-suite rooms, convey a feeling of tranquillity and include cushioned comfort, air-conditioning, percale linen and specialised toiletries. Gowns, room safes, telephones and tea and coffee facilities add additional luxuries.

The front lounge with comfortable couches, small library, wood burning fire place, and satellite TV offers an additional area to chill out or enjoy a cup of tea with the decadent cake of the day.
The cognac lounge has a 42” TV for those important sports events and separate sitting areas to relax after dinner with an aged brandy or whisky.

Accommodation


Two Standard Rooms (16 m˛)
Situated in the main house, close to reception areas and lounges. En-suite shower only, queen-size bed, air-conditioning /heating, tea and coffee facilities, percale linen and private terraces.

Eight Deluxe Rooms (25 m˛)
Two situated in the main house, close to reception areas and lounges. En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, air-conditioning / heating, tea and coffee facilities, percale linen and private terraces.

Four situated through a small courtyard- En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, air-conditioning / heating, tea and coffee facilities, percale linen and private terraces.

Two original stable suites - 20 metres from the main Lodge - separate lounge - En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, air-conditioning /heating, tea and coffee facilities, percale linen and private terraces.

Seven Luxury rooms (28 – 35m˛)
Situated approx 30 meters from the Main Lodge, En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, air-conditioning /heating, tea and coffee facilities, percale linen in addition to sumptuous soft furnishings - heated towel rails in the bathrooms and Mini bar fridges. Private terraces opening onto a small dam.

Breakfast and Dining


Sumptuous breakfasts, consisting of fresh fruits, freshly baked breads, croissants and muffins, homemade jams and cooked breakfast specials, will prepare you for the day ahead.

Pre dinner drinks are enjoyed around blazing braziers in the candle lit courtyard or in the relaxed cognac-lounge. The lodge boasts one of the finest menus on the Garden Route and specializes in seafood and game dishes. Convivial 4 course Gourmet dinners are served in the traditional reed-ceilinged dining room, or may be enjoyed in the rustically charming, leaf strewn wine room.

Carefully selected wines from the Cape are paired with each meal ensuring a memorable and truly South African experience. Founder members of Good Cooks and their Country Houses .

Location and Attractions


Lairds Lodge is perfectly positioned to explore the Garden Route, from Wilderness to the Tsitsikamma Forest. Daily excursions are planned by one of the knowledgeable hostesses and could include up-close encounters with whales and dolphins on one of the ever-popular ocean boat trips, or close encounters with the Knysna Elephants.

Other options include, hiking on the Robberg Marine and Nature Reserve, golfing at one of 5 superb championship courses, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, and The Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve or sunbathing and swimming at one of the pristine beaches.
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DIRECTIONS:

from Cape Town (+/- 500KMS TO PLETTENBERG BAY)
Travel along the N2 from Cape Town to Knysna. Travel +/- 23 kms. from the centre of Knysna towards Plettenberg Bay, along the N2. Watch out for the Plettenberg Bay 10km sign. Approximately 1 km from this sign you will see on the left hand side of the road the brown Lairds / Tsala & Hunters directional sign.

Turn in right and immediately right again. (The turn-off is directly across from the Knysna Elephant Park turn-off). Follow the signs to the Lodge. We are approximately 200m along on the left hand side. We look forward to welcoming you to Lairds Lodge

from Port Elizabeth (+/-230 KMS TO PLETTENBERG BAY)
Travel along the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Plettenberg Bay. After the off-ramp into Plettenberg Bay (a large Shell petrol station) continue along the N2 towards Knysna. (There is a traffic circle - go straight ahead). Travel +/- 8kms until you see a brown (information) road sign with “Lairds/ Tsala/ Hunters Country House.” (The Knysna Elephant Park will be on the right hand side of the road). Turn in left and immediately right again. Follow the signs to the Lodge. +/- 200m on the left hand side.

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