Laird’s Lodge, with its effortless blend of unsurpassed service and understated comfort, epitomises the truly South African hospitality experience. This exclusive Country House is set on a 24-acre estate with distant mountain views, perfectly positioned between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route. The ultimate getaway for those who appreciate the unassuming graciousness of country living, Laird’s Lodge offers easy access to unspoiled beaches, world class golf courses, scenic nature reserves and limitless excursion options.
Laze your way through languid afternoons on one of several verandahs or in any of the sheltered courtyards where homemade iced tea is served with our compliments; the secluded swimming pool too is particularly inviting while beautifully landscaped gardens offer opportunity for a leisurely stroll. Indoors, the front lounge with its comfortable couches, small library, complimentary internet access, wood burning fireplace, and satellite television provides an alternative backdrop to a cup of tea and the day’s decadent cake, or something stronger. And the brandy lounge has cosy seating arrangements ideal for enjoying an aged after dinner brandy or whisky, along with a separate large screen television area for the sports enthusiast.
Rooms
Each of the elegant, high-ceilinged and individually decorated en suite rooms speaks of welcoming tranquility and easy living with cushioned comfort, air conditioned facilities, percale linen and specialised toiletries. Gowns, room safes, telephones, 42cm flat screen TV’s and well stocked tea and coffee stations add to the restrained luxury.
Deluxe Double Room
1 Double Bed75-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed75-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed54-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed54-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
Luxury Double Room
1 Double Bed86-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed86-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioningNeed to Know - No housekeepingNon-Smoking
Dining
Scrumptious breakfasts – fresh fruits, just-baked breads, croissants and muffins, homemade jams and preserves, and cooked specialities – will prepare you for the day ahead. Pre-dinner drinks are enjoyed around heated braziers in the candlelit courtyard or in the informal brandy lounge. Specialising in seafood and game dishes, the Lodge boasts one of the finest menus in the Garden Route; sociable 4-course gourmet dinners are served in the traditional reed ceilinged dining room, or can be taken in the rustic charm of the wine room. Every meal is carefully paired with selected wines from the Cape, ensuring a memorable South African dining experience, every time.
Recreation
Not only is the Lodge a Gourmet Retreat property but it is situated in one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa – the feted Garden Route.Foodie or otherwise, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities; because we at Laird’s are passionate about food and believe that the majority of humankind travel on their stomachs, our staff are encouraged to reveal the hidden gems of our area.On Thesen Island in Knysna you’ll find a 6th-generation baker and the best hangouts for fresh oysters; take a boat trip across the Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head while feasting on lunch and spectacular views; exploring Leisure Isle, Bollards Bay and Brenton on Sea is a must; and, if shopping and a peaceful meal is what you’re after, then The Waterfront should be your first stop.In Plettenberg Bay your time will be well spent in the small Artisan coffee shops and at any one of the local markets; get up close and personal with whales and dolphins by boat; enjoy the famed Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve with its pristine beach, 200 metre sand dune and 300-strong seal colony; lunch in the vineyards at award winning wine estates; or sip on sundowners in one of the restaurants perched on the rocks or right on the beach while possibly watching the antics of the dolphins frequenting the bay.With endless stretches of pristine beaches immediately at hand, lazing on the beach could be the pastime of choice; but for those who wish to do a little exploring or adventuring the area’s multitude of activity and leisure options are readily accessible.Regardless of your leisure time preference, Laird’s Lodge and its diverse surroundings will keep you coming back for more, time after time…
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Location
With a stay at Lairds Lodge in Plettenberg Bay, you'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Harkerville Saturday Village Market. This country house is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Garden Route National Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Knysna Ziplines.
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826 Reviews
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Ruth G
Didn't want to leave my new friends.
I loved Lairds Lodge, I wish i could remember the names of all the staff, i think one was Eddie, apologies if i got that right but they were all so welcoming and fun and helpful, it felt like we...
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truly wonderful stay at lairds
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Jackiemol
Beautiful
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