• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
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Set on a lush garden with sculptures, Mount Joy Cottages is perched on top of a hill overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. The property is 0.6 mi away from central Knysna. The rustic styled units are luxuriously furnished, with kitchens facilities and seating area. Every unit has a private bathroom with soap and towels. Mount Joy Cottages has a barbecue area and there is a stream as well as large pond in the garden. Massages, aroma-therapy, reflexology and reiki can be arranged on advance request. Free parking is available. The nearest airport is George Airport, 43 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practice

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
High score for Knysna
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sergei
    Russia Russia
    Everything in cottage is made with the soul. The hosts Kheli, Yogesh and Tobi (the dog German shepherd) are nice. I wish we could stay longer in this house. Very much recommend this place.
  • Jessica
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful, friendly hosts. Lovely views over the lagoon and nice garden at the back for our dog to run around.
  • Britta
    Germany Germany
    Most of all the spirit of the owners Kheli and Jogesh and of their property with its most beautiful and cared for garden. It is a very special place of great hospitality and warmth! And yes on of that all the cottage and its view are stunning....

Area info

Amenities of Mount Joy Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Spa
  • Massage
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Playground
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please not that bed linen is refreshed every 3rd day or upon request.

Please inform Mount Joy Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Mount Joy Cottages

  • Mount Joy Cottages is 1,800 feet from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mount Joy Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mount Joy Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Mount Joy Cottages is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Mount Joy Cottages can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown 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 Mount Joy Cottages on this page.

  • Mount Joy Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, Mount Joy Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.