Lairds Lodge is an award-winning country estate located in the heart of the Garden Route between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. It’s the perfect retreat for guests who appreciate true country living.
Unique Features
Located along Garden Route
Wine cellar
Beautiful fynbos surroundings
Three dams nearby
Library on-site
Your Experience
Lairds Lodge Country Estate offers guests a getaway along South Africa’s popular Garden Route, 20kms from Knysna and 8kms from Plettenberg Bay. Since opening its doors over 20 years ago, Lairds Lodge has established itself as the perfect retreat for guests who appreciate country living. It offers guests the opportunity to relax and unwind to the beauty and sound of nature surrounding the estate.
This Cape Dutch-style accommodation near Plettenberg Bay provides traditional South African hospitality and luxury service. The estate is located in an ideal place for easy access to the famous forests, beaches and golf courses in the area. You can explore the Garden Route Nature Reserve area and various nearby animal sanctuaries for some activity-filled exploration.
Lairds Lodge Country Estate sits between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, making both towns nearby sites for you to explore during your stay. Near Knysna you can spend some time at the Waterfront, the Heads and Thesen Island, which regularly hosts a generation baker whose treats have both locals and tourists lining up daily. You can enjoy boat trips which offer closer views of the Heads rock formations.
Plettenberg Bay, locally known as “Plet”, has a variety of coffee shops and local markets for you to browse through. You can experience fine cuisine at gourmet seafood restaurants where you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Bitou River or dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Spend some time enjoying the outdoor adventures around Lairds Lodge, from forest hikes to mountain biking or even spend the afternoon at internationally-rated golf courses. Lairds Lodge Country Estate offers guests four course dinners in its traditional dining room or enjoy the delicious food in the estate’s very own, cosy wine cellar. This is the perfect place for folks who want to reconnect with nature and enjoy a bit of country living with a luxurious twist.
Many guests staying at their accommodation in Plettenberg Bay spend the whole day on the terrace, with there being little incentive to mov...