In the 'hood, Belvidere as a destination

Real estate agents describe Belvidere as a suburb of Knysna. In reality it is something of a quintessential English village on the west shores of the Knysna lagoon; a far cry from the modern Thesen Island that lies on the opposite bank. The hamlet of Belvidere centres around the quaint Holy Trinity Church built by Thomas Duthie who settled on his farm Belvidere during his retirement in the mid ... cont.

169 Lower Duthie Drive, Belvidere Estate, Knysna, 6571, Garden Route, South Africa

Directions to Belvidere Manor

FROM GEORGE / CAPE TOWN:
Take the N2 Highway from Cape Town, and follow it all the way to George.
1. Proceed along the N2 Highway for approximately 70km from George.
2. As the road descends a hill, views of the Knysna Lagoon and river can be seen.
3. Take the left exit at the bottom of the hill, sign-posted to Belvidere / Brenton-on-Sea.
4. This road turns sharply to the right, and proceeds under the bridge of the main road
5. Proceed up the hill approximately 2 km.
6. Turn left into Belvidere.
7. Take the first turning to the right on to Belvidere Estate, into Lower Duthie Drive.
8. Proceed along Lower Duthie Drive, (keep left) past houses, down past the jetty and to the right up the hill.
9. The hotel property is on your right, the main gate at the top of the hill with signboards pointing to the entrance.

FROM PORT ELIZABETH AND KNYSNA:
1. Proceed through Knysna, heading towards George.
2. Drive along the lagoon-side road, and cross the river over the bridge.
3. Turn right immediately after the bridge at turning Belvidere / Brenton-on-Sea
4. This road turns sharply to the right, and proceeds under the bridge.
5. Proceed up the hill approximately 2 km.
6. Turn left into Belvidere.
7. Take the first turning to the right on to Belvidere Estate, into Lower Duthie Drive.
8. Proceed along Lower Duthie Drive, keeping left, past houses, down past the jetty, and to the right up the hill.
9. The hotel property is on your right, the main gate at the top of the hill with signboards pointing to the entrance.

Amenities in the area

  • Bank and/or ATM (9 km)
  • Bars and/or Nightlife (9 km)
  • Car Hire (9 km)
  • Dry Cleaner (9 km)
  • Foreign Exchange (9 km)
  • Grocery Store (9 km)
  • Internet Café (9 km)
  • Laundromat (9 km)
  • Restaurants / Eateries (9 km)
  • Shopping Mall (9 km)
  • Post Office (10 km)
  • Airport (75 km)

Activities

  • Beach
  • Bird watching
  • Bungee jump
  • Canopy tours
  • Cultural experiences
  • Cycling paths
  • Diving / snorkelling
  • Driving range
  • Fishing
  • Galleries / museums
  • Golf course(s)
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Hang- / paragliding
  • Health spa / massage
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking / surf ski
  • Kite surfing
  • Kloofing
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Parasailing
  • Quad biking
  • River cruises
  • Rowing / canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Township tours
  • Whale watching
  • Wine tasting

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