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    Kanonkop Guest House

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    6 Cuthbert Street, Knysna 6571, South Africa
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    6 Cuthbert Street, Knysna 6571, South Africa See on map
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Three night stay

    We stayed at this guest house and I really cannot fault it in any way. Our bedroom was lovely very well furnished fabulous views of the lagoon. Wonderful free standing bath plus separate shower. We arrived in the afternoon and high tea was being served...More

    Thank Barbara M
    Response from Kanonkop88, Manager at Kanonkop Guest HouseResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Barbara M Many thanks for the wonderful review. I am glad that you enjoyed your room, view and bathroom. The high tea is a great hit with all our guests, as their is always something delicious to snack on in the afternoon after your...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful experience

    Stayed 2 nights at Kanonkop Guest House. Certainly a highlight our our trip to South Africa. I will be recommending to friends and family and will be back. Staff -amazing, location out of town - brilliant, ambiance - sensational, overall experience wonderful thanks Mark, Liesel...More

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    Thank leannewoolstencroft
    Response from Kanonkop88, Manager at Kanonkop Guest HouseResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Leannewoolstencroft Thanks for much for the wonderful review. So glad you got to stay with us and thanks for the recommendations! Glad you will be back too..look forward to your next stay. Warm regards, Liesl, Mark and the Kanonkop House Team

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Amazing

    This was our second stay at this wonderful boutique hotel and we can’t wait to come back! Mark & Adele are wonderful hosts and Liesl and Rico are amazing and really look after you. They are on hand to recommend places to visit and where...More

    1  Thank Karen D
    Response from Kanonkop88, Manager at Kanonkop Guest HouseResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Karen Thank you for the wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, a second time too! The restaurants you went to were good choices and glad you had a chance to visit just a few of the good eating...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Wonderful

    During our South Africa trip we had the pleasure to stay 4 nights at Kanonkop House and it was a wonderful stay. The view from the guest house is magical - from sun rise to sun down. Mark and Liesl gave us great tips, booked...More

    Thank ekch
    Response from Kanonkop88, Manager at Kanonkop Guest HouseResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear ekch Many thanks for the wonderful review. We are pleased you had a magical time with us and that you enjoyed the tips and restaurant bookings. This makes your holiday easy as we do it for you :) Zandi is amazing with her massages...More

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    STUNNING

    To have the chance to stay in that guesthouse is for sure a REAL PRIVILEGE!! The setting is simply amazing, the room was stunning but the view from it on the lake is simply a pure joy!! ( though I traveled quite a lot in...More

    Thank IncaDutch
    Response from Kanonkop88, Manager at Kanonkop Guest HouseResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear IncaDutch Wow! Thank you for the kind review. I am so pleased you had such an amazing stay. Thanks for the compliment on our professional and helpful service and staff. Glad you enjoyed the recommendations - it helps having a 'local' assist you in...More

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    Ayanda M
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    Response from Kanonkop88 | Property representative |
    Good Morning Many thanks for your enquiry. I regret we are struggling with your dates. I have a stunning 5 bedroom Villa with incredible views that would be perfect, however it is only available from the 20th onwards. The... More
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    Response from Kanonkop88 | Property representative |
    Dear PBumbers Many thanks for your enquiry. We have 4 stunning suites overlooking the forest canopy, lagoon and all the way out to the famous Heads in the distance. They are Paradise, Sunbird, Forest and the penthouse... More
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