Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Garden Route » N2 Route » Plettenberg BayFynbos Ridge Country House & CottagesFynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages set in the heart of the Garden RouteDescriptionFynbos Ridge is set amongst fragrant Fynbos. There are spectacular mountain views and the property abounds with abundant birdlife. The secluded pool is ideal to relax and unwind, or one can enjoy the many activities in the vicinity – forest or coastal hiking trails, glorious beaches, top golf courses, whale watching ocean safaris. Choose between a luxurious suite in the gracious Cape-style Manor House or a spacious self-catering cottage, newly refurbished with stone bath tubs. Delicious dining and alfresco breakfasts are available, or pick your own salad from the organic vegetable garden. Fynbos Ridge is 5-star graded with the TGCSA, and is Carbon Neutral Approved. Food "Brian is a superb cook"…..Guest Comment Delicious breakfasts served in the dining room of the Country House, or alfresco on the verandah. We offer a buffet of fruit, cereal, cheeses and meats, freshly baked croissants and scones as well as full English breakfasts made to order.
In the evening, fine dining is available, made with the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Crunchy salads and sweet young vegetables, freshly picked from our organic herb and vegetable gardens. All accompanied by home made bread, straight from the oven.
Passionate chef Brian, has been awarded many "Michelin Stars" by our guests, and the menu changes daily, depending on what is fresh and in season.
Freshly cooked meals are also delivered to the cottages.
We know you will love the food at Fynbos Ridge! Accommodation At Fynbos Ridge you can choose between bed and breakfast accommodation in the Country House, or self-catering in the garden cottages and studio apartment. Country House The Country House is a large Cape Dutch design guesthouse which has 4 double luxury bedrooms and 1 double superior luxury bedroom - each with full en-suite bathroom. Full breakfasts and dinners by arrangement are served in the alfresco dining room.
Both the formal and informal lounges have log fireplaces and there is a long outdoor patio where guests can enjoy mountain views whilst having their breakfasts and dinners.
All the rooms are named after one of our beautiful indigenous flowers.
 | Crassula | | Felicia | | Plumbago | | Polygala | | Sparaxis |
Cottages & Studio/Apartment - Self-catering or Bed and Breakfast | | Virgilia Studio/Apartment | | | Virgilia is a spacious (70 sq. metres) north facing studio/apartment suitable for two guests. Situated on the first floor of the Country House, it has its own separate entrance and a balcony from which to appreciate the uninterrupted mountain views. There is a well equipped kitchen for the self-catering guest, or breakfast and dinner may be enjoyed in the Country House. Cottages We have 3 two-bedroom cottages. Each spacious cottage (140 sq. metres) is well equipped, has two bathrooms, and sleeps up to 5 people in luxury and comfort.
Apart from the tasteful furnishings, there are log fires in the lounge and main bedroom for the cooler evenings, as well as a private patio with a built-in barbecue. The cottages and the studio/apartment are all named after one of our beautiful indigenous flowers. Although our cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, breakfasts and dinners are available by arrangement in our Country House. Meals can also be supplied to the cottages. | Aristea Cottage |
| | Clivia Cottage | | | Gazania Cottage | |
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AttractionsGolf We are ideally situated for golf holidays, as there are many of South Africa's top golf courses situated close to Fynbos Ridge. Choose a different course every day.
| Goose Valley - Plettenberg Bay [10 min drive] | Golf course was designed by Gary Player Design Co.
Type - Combination Links & Parklands course.
Holes - 18. Par - 72.
Fairway Grass - Kikuyu
Length: Championship: 5847m
Senior: 4795m
Club: 5455m
Ladies: 4795m | | | Plettenberg Bay Country Club - [10 min drive] | This is no little seaside golf course, it is a magnificent 18-hole layout in the most lovely of settings. All greens and bunkers are to USGA specifications.
Holes - 18. Par - 72.
Fairway Grass - Kikuyu
Length: Championship: 6260m
Ladies: 6260m | | | Knysna Golf Club - Knysna [20 min drive] | This course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level.
Holes - 18. Par - 73.
Fairway Grass - Kikuyu
Length: Championship: 5924m
Club: 5924m | | | Pezula Championship Golf Course - Knysna [30 min drive] | Golf course was designed by Ron Fream.
Type - Links golf course.
Holes - 18. Par - 72.
Fairway Grass - Kentucky Blue & Rye
Length: Championship: 6281m
Senior: 6198m
Ladies: 6218m
Ladies: 5027m | | | Simola Golf Course - Knysna [30 min drive] | Golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus (The Golden Bear).
Type - Parklands golf course.
Holes - 18. Par - 72.
Fairway Grass - Kikuyu
Length: Championship: 6033m
Ladies: 4595m
Seniors: 5189m
Pro T's: 6318m | | | Fancourt Bramble Hill Course - George [1hr 15 min drive] | Golf course was designed by: Gary Player.
Type - Links and Parklands golf course.
Holes - 18. Par - 70.
Fairway Grass - Kikuyu.
Length: Championship: 5500m Activities in Plettenberg Bay Fynbos Ridge is situated in the warm heart of the Garden Route, renowned for its mountains, lakes, forests, lagoons and beaches. It is a paradise for those with a love of nature and a sense of adventure. Plettenberg Bay with the best beaches in the Garden Route is less than 10 minutes drive from Fynbos Ridge.
Fynbos Ridge Activities: Swimming, tennis, bird watching and walks.
| Activities in the Plettenberg Bay area: | - Whale and Dolphin Watching:
South Africa's finest boat based whale watching (also dolphins, seals and pelagic birds) with Ocean Safaris, Ocean Blue Adventures and The Explorer. - Plettenberg Bay Wine Region:
Visit the Bramon Estate and indulge in their famous Methode Cap Classique Sauvignon Blanc Wine. Plettenberg Bay has just been awarded a Wine of Origin status and Bramon is the first and only wine Estate in the area. - Hiking
Along the rugged coastline and through magnificent forests. Guided tours of the spectacular Robberg Nature Reserve. - Mountain biking
Four varied and exciting routes through the nearby Harkerville indigenous forest. Other world class trails in the area. - Game Viewing
On safari at Buffalo Hills and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. - Meeting Elephants
Up close and personal at the Elephant Sanctuary and Knysna Elephant Park. - Monkey Business
Monkeyland is the world's first multi species primate sanctuary where monkeys, apes and lemurs roam free in the forest. - Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden features over 2000 birds in a free-flight aviary larger than the Millennium Dome. - Cruising and Sailing
Paddle steamer, pleasure boats, catamarans and luxury yachts………. the choice is yours. The staff from Keurbooms Ferries, Springtide Charters and the Featherbed of Knysna will make this a memorable experience. - Canoeing and Kayaking
Guided, or on your own, up the Bitou and Keurbooms Rivers, on the Knysna Lagoon, or into the Indian Ocean with Dolphin Adventures and Real Cape Adventures in Plettenberg Bay and - Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Experience marine magic on Plettenberg Bay's underwater trails with the Beacon Island Adventure Centre or Tsitsikamma Divers. - Horseriding and Polo
Through magnificent scenery on well-schooled horses accompanied by an experienced guides at Southern Comfort Ranch or with Equitrailing. Polo lessons available at nearby Polo fields. - Skydiving, Microlight and Scenic Flights
Skydive Plettenberg Bay, Airsport Africa & African Ramble will show you the breathtaking views of the Paradise Coast from the air. - Featherbed Nature Reserve
Take the ferry to the western head of the Knysna Lagoon for a memorable eco-experience with the Featherbed of Knysna. - Fishing
Everything from fly-fishing to deep sea boat charters. - Treetop Canopy Tours
An unforgettable 3 hour adventure 30 metres above the Tsitsikamma forest floor with Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours or over the waterfall with Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures. - Tsitsikamma Forest Tour
Experience the 2½ hour guided drive through pristine indigenous forest. - Bungy Jumping and Bridge Walk
Face Adrenalin will show you the world's highest bungy jump (216m with a 7 second free fall) and Africa's largest bridge.
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Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesHealth and Wellness We have visiting therapists to pamper you in the privacy of your cottage or bedroom, in the peaceful and natural surroundings of Fynbos Ridge. Choose from the following during your stay:
| Beauty | | Facials Eyebrow tinting and shaping Eyelash Tinting Manicures Pedicures Waxing - Hot and strip wax - leg, underarm, bikini and facial | | Massage | Soothing, gentle music accompanies your massage using pure organic aromatherapy oils to relax the body and the mind. Working the main energy centers of the body, balance is restored to the whole system.
Full Body - 1½ hours Back, neck and shoulders - 1 hour Indian Head Massage - 1 hour Foot Reflexology - 1 hour Head / Food Reflex combo - 1¼ hours
Alternatively there is a Wellness Centre just 5 minutes drive from Fynbos Ridge with all of the treatment rooms overlooking the indigenous forest. | | Gym | In Plettenberg Bay there are well equipped gyms, just a few minutes drive from Fynbos Ridge. They offer the following services:
Biokinetics Chiropractics Fitness assessments Health Bar Massage Nutrition Pilates studio Personal training Physiotherapy Self-defense studio Facilities in all our rooms: | - Full en-suite bathrooms
- LCD TV , DSTV and DVD player
- King-size bed or twin beds if preferred
- Choice of feather or non-feather duvets and pillows
- High thread count percale linen
- Soft fluffy towels
| - Fridge and coffee and tea making facilities
- Iron
- Heaters
- Ceiling fans
- Hairdryer
- Wireless internet is available
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Special offersEaster Special
Stay 3 nights or more and either get 1 night free or 25% discount on accommodation
May Special
Stay anytime in May for up to 50% less!
Self Catering Cottage for R2500 per night - Sleeps up to 4 adults
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Bed and Breakfast - room in the Country House for R700 per person per night
DirectionsComing from George airport:
Turn right out of the airport property. Drive until you see sign to N2, turn left onto the N2 highway, and stay on the N2 through Sedgefield and Knysna. Travel for 23 km when you will see a brown national road sign on the left hand side of the road with Fynbos Ridge (and a picture of a bed). 200 metres AFTER the sign, turn left into the entrance and follow the signs to Fynbos Ridge and office.
Coming from Cape Town:
Take the N2 and drive through Knysna. Travel for 23 km when you will see a brown national road sign on the left hand side of the road with Fynbos Ridge (and a picture of a bed). 200 metres AFTER the sign, turn left into the entrance and follow the signs to Fynbos Ridge and office.
Coming from Port Elizabeth:
Take the N2 towards Cape Town/George. Stay on the N2 and do not take any of the turnoffs into Plettenberg Bay. 7klm after Plettenberg Bay you will see a brown national road sign on the left hand side of the road with Fynbos Ridge (and a picture of a bed). 200 metres AFTER the sign, turn right into the entrance and follow the signs to Fynbos Ridge and office.
 
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