Lairds Lodge Country Estate | Luxury South Africa Hotel

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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Your holiday always includes

Premium lounge passes at UK airports
VIP meet & greet service at departure

Private transfers to and from your hotel
Personal concierge service throughout

24/7 assistance when travelling
The first-hand knowledge of our team

Full accommodation information

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 17 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.

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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Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

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