Plettenberg Bay

Hunter’s Country House

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Hunter's House?

Stays at Hunter's House start from around US$140 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Hunter's House

About Hunter’s Country House

An elegant Garden Route retreat with country-style luxury and fine cuisine

Hunter’s Country House is a luxurious family-owned lodge on a large private estate between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, on South Africa’s Garden Route. This is an elegant country retreat with a choice of beautifully appointed suites in a stunning park-like setting, and is particularly well set up for families. It is also a wonderful option for couples looking for a romantic getaway, and provides an excellent base for exploring the Garden Route. Special mention must be made of the cuisine here – the restaurant is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, and offers a world-class dining experience.

Plettenberg Bay , South Africa

From $140 per person/per night

Retreat

23 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The main facilities include several small lounges with WiFi connectivity, a quiet library with an open fireplace, an impressive wine cellar, and a curio shop. In the lush gardens is a large swimming pool and shaded sun lounge, with play areas for children. Breakfasts are served in the Conservatory, and light lunches are available in the beautifully laid out Tented Lounge, or out on the lawns. Dinners are served in the formal dining room and the fabulous “Zinzi” restaurant nearby.

The rooms

Twenty three thatched suites are well spaced out in the grounds for maximum privacy, from standard Garden Suites, to Family Suites with two double bedrooms, deluxe Pool Suites with private plunge pools, and Master Suites with adjoining rooms which can be linked to make a self-contained house, also with a private plunge pool. The larger suites have their own lounge and dining areas. All are beautifully decorated in subtle natural colours, with fireplaces, outdoor patios, and elegance all round.

Activities

Guests are free to ramble through the wonderful estate and enjoy the gardens, forests and lakes. Picnics can be arranged, and spa treatments are available in the privacy of the suites. The lodge is in a perfect position to explore the huge choice of attractions along this part of the Garden Route, with beautiful beaches and lagoons, nature reserves, outdoor adventure activities to suit all ages and abilities, and the popular holiday towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay nearby.

Plan your stay

How to book Hunter's House

How do I book Hunter's House?

Hunter's House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Hunter's House or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Hunter's House?

Stays at Hunter's House start from around $140 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Plettenberg Bay

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