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In and Around Purple Heron B&B and Guest House


City
  Port Elizabeth 310.0km

Suburbs
  Belvedere 25.1km
  Welbedacht (Knysna) 26.9km
  The Point 27.0km
  Narnia 27.5km
  Kanonkop 27.6km

Towns
  Sedgefield 5.3km
  Rondevlei 10.2km
  Barrington 15.0km
  Rheenendal 19.4km
  Wilderness 20.5km

Restaurants
  Zucchini 10km
  Serendipity 20.3km
  Pomodoro 22.2km
  Chutzpah at the Phantom Forest 23.2km
  Mother Holly 27.5km

Beaches
  Wilderness Beach 22.1km
  Victoria Bay Beach 25km
  Brenton Beach 27.4km
  Bollard Bay Beach 31.7km

Bars and Nightclubs
  Bosun's Pub and Grill 32.9km


Nearby Accommodation
  Waters Edge Holiday House 3.2km
  Fish Eagle House 3.4km
  Myoli Beach Lodge & Cabanas 3.6km


From R600 p/person
From R430 p/person sharing
Maximum guests:  14 

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Pleasure to stay there


Neil and Nikki LOVED the stay at Purple Heron and have already decided that it will be there next stopover when holidaying again. They wanted for nothing and nothing was a problem! An absolute pleasure to stay there!
Michele Lindner, South Africa - 25 September 2007
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What an experience!!!


The place offered more than one can explain. It is in a perfect and quiet place and just the place for relaxation. The hosts, Jenny and Paul Marshall made the stay even more enjoyable by their hospitality and good naturedness. I will definitely stay there anytime in future!!
Johnny Dhlamini, South Africa - 16 July 2007
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Thank you for 5 star accommodation and service


I think you must upgrade a.s.a.p to a 5 star Guest House. We had such a great stay. Paul and Jenny are great hosts.This is one Guest House we will definitely be visiting again. Thank you.
Anzel van der Merwe, South Africa - 09 July 2007
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Disabled Friendly
Our "wheelchair friendly" accommodation is really that! No need to worry about access or bathroom usage. Guests with a variety of disabilities have been happily accommodated.
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Description



Purple Heron is a new, 4 star luxury guest house, situated right on the river, on The Island in Sedgefield, 20 minutes from Knysna and close to all the wonderful activities offered on the Garden Route. It has 3 large, double, en-suite rooms and 2 extra large, luxury suites with their own lounges which can be used to accommodate children if required. All upstairs rooms open onto sun-decks. The only downstairs room is subtly designed to accommodate disabled or frail guests and has ramp access to the garden. All rooms have TV, mini bars, complimentary hot drinks, electronic safes, hair dryers, percale cotton bedding and luxury towels. Sumptuous breakfasts are served on the verandah or in the breakfast room from where visitors can enjoy views of the river and of the prolific birdlife in the garden. A single and a double canoe are available free of charge for guests to use. Light meals, picnics and barbecues are available on request and special diets (allergy, vegetarian, diabetic, low salt/fat, halaal) can be catered for. Wireless internet access and a laundry service are offered; restaurant, golf and beauty treatment bookings, as well as airport shuttle and other travel arrangements, can be organized. Guided, short or day tours for motor bikers can be arranged - excellent paved roads and beautiful mountain passes offer unbelievable riding. Similarly, keen birders can enjoy early morning walks into local forests and to nearby hides. Children under 12 are accommodated by arrangement only - 50% rate and babies under 2yrs of age are accommodated free of charge(cot available). Visa nad Mastercard credit cards are accepted.


 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Rooms and units


Luxury Suite 2


Includes: B & B

The two luxury suites, Coucal and Fish Eagle, are large rooms with private lounges and balconies. King sized beds, large ensuite bathrooms and beautiful views complete the package. Children can be accommodated if wished for, in the lounge area, to give parents some privacy.


Features available


Double ensuite Rooms 2


Includes: B & B

Our upstairs rooms, Dabchick and Spoonbill, have views of the George mountains, full ensuite bathrooms and a balcony.


Features available


Twin ensuite Room 1


Includes: B & B

Egret, our only downstairs room, is set up for easy access, and is suitable for wheelchair access. The full ensuite bathroom has a roll in shower and a solid fold down bench and adjustable shower head. There is ramp access to the garden and parking area, and all the public rooms and verandah are on the same level.


Features available



2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Suite  R750 R750 R490 R490 -- --
Double ensuite Rooms  R600 R600 R430 R430 -- --
Twin ensuite Room  R600 R600 R430 R430 -- --

Low Season: 15 January 2009 - 25 November 2009
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Suite  -- -- R490 R490 -- --
Double ensuite Rooms  -- -- R430 R430 -- --
Twin ensuite Room  -- -- R430 R430 -- --

High Season: 26 December 2009 - 25 November 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Suite  R750 R750 R550 R550 -- --
Double ensuite Rooms  R600 R600 R480 R480 -- --
Twin ensuite Room  R600 R600 R480 R480 -- --

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Suite  R750 R750 R550 R550 -- --
Double ensuite Rooms  R600 R600 R480 R480 -- --
Twin ensuite Room  R600 R600 R480 R480 -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Swartvlei River 0.0 km
Swartvlei Beach 3.0 km
Paragliding Launch Site 3.0 km
Hiking And Bird Trails 3.0 km
Golf Courses 30.0 km
Millwood Historic Gold Mine 40.0 km
Oudtshoorn Caves and Ostrich Farms 98.0 km
Knysna 25.0 km
George (Town & Airport) 35.0 km
Plettenberg Bay 69.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Wheelchair Enabled, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, VCR, Off Street Parking, Communal Television , WiFi, Adsl, Internet, DVD

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms, WiFi, Adsl, Internet Connection

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Bicycle Touring, Canoeing / Kayaking, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Fishing - Saltwater, Hang Gliding, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, Paddling - Canoeing, Paddling - Kayaking, Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paragliding, Sailing - Dingies, Scuba/Snorkeling, Surfing, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, Yachting, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking, Whale Watching

Environment
Mountain, Beach, Countryside, Forest, River, National Park, Lagoon

Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans

Grading
4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa


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