• Entire home
  • 1884 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Offering a garden and river view, Avocet Cottage is located in Knysna, 4.5 km from Knysna Heads and 12 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. This property offers access to a balcony, squash on the squash court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.3 km from Pezula Golf Club. The spacious holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. You can play mini-golf and tennis at the holiday home, and the area is popular for snorkelling and fishing. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Avocet Cottage. Knysna Forest is 12 km from the accommodation, while Goose Valley Golf Club is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 31 km from Avocet Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.9
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score

Quaint two bedroom house on a small Thesen Island lagoon beach.
24 Hour security access control. Ideal for kids. House is on a small beach and there is a larger beach a short walk away. Kids playground nearby and squash and tennis courts.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Avocet Cottage

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Avocet Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Avocet Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Avocet Cottage

  • Avocet Cottage is 2.5 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Avocet Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Avocet Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Avocet Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Avocet Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Tennis equipment

  • Avocet Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Avocet Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Avocet Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Avocet Cottage on this page.