Why you'll love it here
- Enjoy breath-taking scenic ocean and mountain views
- Stay in a traditional Cape Dutch-style homestead on a 24-acre estate
- Be inspired by Riedel glass tastings, whisky smoking's & South African gin tastings
- Explore Plettenberg and Knysna's plentiful activities
Best For
- Adults Only, Family,
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Hotel information
The exclusive Laird's Lodge is set on a 24-acre estate perfectly positioned in the heart of the Garden Route, only 5 miles from Plettenberg Bay and 12 miles from Knysna. This country house is the ideal getaway for gracious living, understated comfort and unsurpassed service.
Laird's Lodge offers easy access to unspoiled beaches, world-class golf courses, scenic nature and hiking trails and all the activities offered along the spectacular Garden Route. Each of the 15 high ceilinged rooms are elegantly decorated to convey a feeling of tranquillity.
Intimate evenings and fine dining, are the hallmark of every stay, boasting one of the finest menus along the Garden Route. Take in the spectacular mountain views in the distance, relax in wide-open spaces, laze by the swimming pool and enjoy everything the Garden Route has to offer during your time at Laird's Lodge.
Room Options
Rooms range from Standard, Deluxe and Luxury En-suite rooms, all of which lead onto private terraces and have access to the garden and pools.
Deluxe Rooms
Sleeps: 2 Adults
2 in the main house, semi suites with ensuite bathroom containing a bath and shower, 5 in the courtyard with private terraces, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, 4 garden rooms with private terraces, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and all with tea and coffee facilities, TV with DStv.Luxury Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults
Situated in the gardens, 1 with king bed and 1 with twin bed, separate living rooms and private terraces. Both come with tea and coffee facilities, TV with DStv.Standard Rooms
Sleeps: 2 Adults
The smallest rooms located in the main house with private terraces, queen sized beds and shower only. Other amenities include tea and coffee facilities, TV with DStv.Facilities/Amenities
- 2 Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Wine Cellar
- Brandy Lounge
- Library
- Bar
- WIFI
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurant and bar
Breakfast is served in a traditional dining room and for special occasions there is an option for dinner in the lodges's candle lit wine cellar. Lairds Lodge also has a brandy lounge and The Monkey Bar for a night cap and for you to sample some of South Africa's excellent local wines.
- Breakfast
Activities & Entertainment
Plettenberg Bay, locally known as "Plett", boasts a wide range of activities close by, including scenic hikes along the Robberg Nature Reserve with views of the seal colony. Whale and dolphin boat tours, Monkey Land and Birds of Eden.
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