Parkes Manor, Knysna, Garden Route
Considered by many to be the Grand Dame of guest houses in Knysna, the classic Parkes Manor redefines accommodation and hospitality. It offers a great combination of location, charm, amazing rates and service excellence.
Situated in a large scenic park-like garden, the Parkes Manor is a timeless classic from a bygone era of hospitality excellence. Set over 1200sqm, the Manor was built in 1927 by the Parkes family and was used for three generations as their prestigious residence before a careful restoration project in 2013, after which it opened as a guesthouse.
As a result of its location, the manor house offers beautiful views over the Knysna lagoon – yet, it remains well-positioned for easy access to all that Knysna and the Garden Route has to offer.
And the Knysna has a lot of activities to offer the adventure seeker. Besides taking a fun Knysna Lagoon cruise through the Heads, you can visit the Knysna Elephant Park or other nature reserves, sunbathe at local beaches, explore the town, try the wine and beer tastings, picnic and hike at Jubilee Creek – you are limited by your imagination only!
Of course, a trip to Knysna will not be complete without trying out its famed oysters and other fresh seafood, meat, vegetarian and beverage options at the town’s seemingly long list of fine restaurants.
Returning from your adventures, this old-world Manor prepares to charm you with the grandeur of yesteryear and all the little luxuries you would expect from a modern establishment.
Accommodation at Parkes Manor
The Parkes Manor consists of nine individually decorated spacious suites, each with an en-suite bathroom (completely renovated in 2018). The suites come with a shower and separate bathtub, air-condition, fan, tea/coffee making facility, TV, DVD-player, desk, minibar, safe and heating.
Each room has access to a private patio or balcony.
Three of the suites face the Knysna lagoon and the garden. These suites are slightly smaller, but offer beautiful views. Six standard suites are back-facing and slightly larger – they are also the quieter option for those seeking seclusion.
You can see the rates and make your online booking HERE.
Facilities and dining at Parkes Manor
In the right-wing of the Manor, you can find the dining room with an outdoor veranda for beautiful summer days. In the left-wing of the house, there are the bar and the cosy fireplace lounge for chilly winter nights.
Enjoy a sumptuous full breakfast in their beautiful dining room every morning as you prepare for your day. Á la carte meals are also available for lunch and dinner for their in-house guests. So, if you prefer to dine-in, they will be happy to prepare you a delicious three-course meal.
For those not intending to leave the premises, from the entrance staircase, you reach the park-like garden with a beautiful pool, a shady summer garden pavilion and many distributed seating areas. They also have their own tee and putting green for the golfing enthusiasts.
Sufficient free and secure parking facilities are located on the property. In case of emergencies, the premises have a borehole that serves as an independent water supply. See all their facilities HERE.
What do people say about Parkes Manor
“Five-star quality. Staff assistance was beyond expectations. Ideal alternate to typical hotel lodging. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Spacious rooms with King sized bed. 5 minute drive from the water front. Highly recommend,” wrote Mark S from the US.
“Very nice manor close to the centre. Actually we went to waterfront in10 minutes by foot. Huge room and stunning bathroom (we had double shower). Although I have to say that some equipment had better times and room was little bit humid, we were still happy we are there. Breakfast was very nice and big enough. Real gem was dinner option and club room with open fire place. Both managers were very friendly and helped us with all questions. Garden and whole property must be perfect for wedding or even weekend escape,” wrote Svestka from Prague.
“It’s not a hotel it’s like staying in a heritage plush bungalow. Loved this place. Spacious rooms with fantastic decor. Good breakfast. Garden & the view is great. Everything is located nearby at driving distances. Staff is very cooperative,” said akshay p
Top reasons for staying at Parkes Manor:
- Peace and tranquillity in beautiful surroundings.
- Excellent and helpful staff.
- The lodge has all the amenities you could possibly need for your stay.
- Knysna is only a 3-minute drive away.
- A good place to sample the local fare.
To find out more about Parkes Manor, give them a call on 044 382 0233 or email stay@parkes-manor.com. Visit their website at www.parkes-manor.com. Find them on Google Maps.
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