Hunters Country House

Hunter's is an exclusive family owned retreat, set in the heart of the magnificent Garden Route of the Western Cape. Situated 10 kms west of South Africa's premier resort town of Plettenberg Bay with it's endless golden beaches, and just 20 kms east of the lagoon town of Knysna, the hotel is surrounded by rich indigenous forests and framed by the majestic mountains of "Tsitsikama". The gracious, original homestead with its white walls and thatched roof is reminiscent of the traditional country architecture of the region. In the extensive gardens surrounding the manor house are 23 luxurious guest suites, each one individually decorated and designed for the absolute comfort and privacy that one would expect from a Relais & Chateaux property.

In the heat of the Garden Route of the Western Cape, 10 kms west of the resort town Plettenberg Bay and 20 km east of the lagoon town of Knysna.

23 Suites nestle discreetly in the glorious gardens of the Hunter's Estate. All Cottages & Suites have en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, king or twin beds, ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, television, radio/alarm, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, hairdryer and bathrobes. They are idividually decorated and antique furnished with fireplaces, private pools, separate lounge / dining room, outdoor shower etc.

Orchard Cottages (3)

• Air Conditioned.
• Traditional Cape cottages.
• Interior - 45 square metres.
• Convenient access to the main pool area.

Garden Cottages (12)

• Interior - 45 square metres.
• Individually decorated thatched cottages with an unmistakable country charm.

Premier Suites (5)

• Larger thatched cottages.
• Interior 60 square metres.
• Separate lounge and bedroom areas.
• Spacious and Luxurious with sun lounges on their patios.

Classic Suites (2)

• Dining Area.
• Interior 85 square metres.
• Television in both lounge and bedroom.
• Thatched patio, ideal for breakfast or lunch.
• Private pool area with garden and wooden deck.
• Luxurious bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers.

Forest Suite (1)

• The ultimate luxury suite.
• Interior 125 square metres.
• Views of the gardens and forest.
• Bedroom and lounge access to the private pool area.
• A butler's kitchen, guest toilet and separate dining room.
• A large lounge with CD player, hi-fi, television and a video machine.
• Master bedroom boasts a four - poster king - sized bed and magnificent antique wardrobe.

• A main outdoor swimming pool.
• Five golf courses within easy reach.
• Fax facilities, Internet and e-mail available.
• Personalised itineraries suggested by Front Office.
• Private 'Chapel in the Forest' available for weddings.
• Jill's Antiques on the estate & curio shop at the hotel.
• Forest trails, bird watching, garden walks and picnics on the estate.
• Superb, imaginative cuisine reflecting the diversity of South African cultures.
• Aromatherapy and reflexology available in the privacy of the cottages (on request).
• The original thatched homestead features antique furnished lounges, candle-lit dining rooms, an excellent cellar and a sun - drenched conservatory.

CHILDREN:

Hunter's Country House welcomes children of all ages. We have a private children's recreation area with shallow swimming pool, a TV and video games room, dining room, a change room and a thatch - covered sandpit. All are especially designed to ensure the children are well cared for and that the peace of the estate is maintained and guests remain completely undisturbed, and in most instances they would completely unware that children are in the hotel. We also have a maximum number of children that we allow at any one given to ensure the above.