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Why you'll love it here
- Master your swing on four Gary Player-designed, 18-hole golf courses
- Situated at the foot of the spectacular Outeniqua Mountains in South Africa
- Stay in plush suites in the hotel's 19th-century manor house or along the edges of the greens
- Inspired by the elements, immerse yourself in wellness at the award-winning spa
- Indulge across four distinct venues, including the fine-dining restaurant: Henry White’s
Samantha
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Located at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, the legendary Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate is one of the premier golf resorts in the world. With four Gary Player designed 18 hole courses it is a magnet for golfers from far and wide. The estate is just 7km from George Airport in the heart of the Garden Route and the beautiful beach at Wilderness is just a ten minute drive from Fancourt.
Most of the rooms are spread along the edges of the golf courses offering tremendous views and a village feel. The resort offers a broad rage of facilities including an exceptional spa, indoor and outdoor pools and 4 restaurants all set within the 613 hectare Fancourt estate.
The old manor house, which dates from the beginning of the 19th century, is classified as a National Monument and sits amongst wooded parkland. It has been converted into a luxury boutique property within the Fancourt estate offering just 18 luxury suites set around a separate pool area and offering a private lounge area and easy access to Fancourts classic fine dining restaurant, Henry Whites.
Fancourt Hotel combines 'Old World' charm with contemporary luxury and with fine restaurants and a world class spa makes it the perfect destination for couples, honeymooners or families.
Our Advice
- Fancourts location in the middle of the Garden Route, just an hours drive from Knysna make it an ideal base for spending a few days exploring the area.
- For beach lovers Wilderness beach, which is one of the best beaches on the Garden Route, is located just a 10 mintue drive from Fancourt Hotel.
South Africa travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 61,020,221
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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