• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • 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 1 km 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, 70 km from the property.

Couples particularly 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 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 double bed
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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.
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:

  • 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....
  • Vivienne
    South Africa South Africa
    Owners friendly and accomodative. Very hospitable. Very interesting surroundings. Pleasant and peaceful. The doggies enjoyed running around freely. Beautiful braai area and seating places all over. We could take beautiful photo's overlooking the...
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.

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Massage
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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.

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

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

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 be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-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 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Mount Joy Cottages

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

  • Mount Joy Cottages is 600 yards from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

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

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

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

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

  • Mount Joy Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Mount Joy Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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