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Taliesin, Thesen Island, Knysna
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Facilities and Services

  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Squash Court
  • Off Street Parking
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satelite TV
  • WiFi
  • Adsl
  • Internet
  • DVD

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Bicycle Touring
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Caving
  • Climbing - Sport
  • Climbing - Traditional
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Gliding - Traditional
  • Hang Gliding
  • Horse Riding
  • Kite-Surfing
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Paddling - Kayaking
  • Paddling - Sea Kayaking
  • Paddling - Whitewater-Rafting
  • Paragliding
  • Sailing - Dingies
  • Sailing - Yacht Charters
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Walking
  • Trekking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Whale Watching
  • Big 5

Environment

  • River
  • National Park
  • Lagoon
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From R800 per unit
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What people are saying



100%

Fantastic

We enjoyed it very much and the house was fantastic.
Michelle Barnard, South Africa
09 May 2008

90%

Magnificent House

The Reddy family were awesome and their house magnificent ! One of the best on the Island. Thesens Island is wonderful for families, the whole atmosphere of cycling and boating, swimming and late night walks - truly wonderful!!!
julia cook, South Africa
06 January 2008

93%

Highly recommended

Taliesin is spacious, well appointed and beautifully furnished. It is situated in fantastic surroundings and we would highly recommend.
Dawn Berry, South Africa
28 September 2007

A bit about this place

Taliesin is one of the most beautiful houses on Knysna Lagoon. It is as close to the waters edge as you can be. High tide comes up to the lower deck. It offers the most luxurious of self-catering accommodation you can find. It is situated on Plantation Island, one of the Thesen Islands in Knysna Lagoon. The Island is connected to the mainland by a long courseway and the community is gated, making the island privateand secure. Taliesin sleeps twelve in luxury. Five of the six bedrooms are ensuite. There is a wonderful feeling of space throughout the house. Lots of windows and high ceilings let the Knysna breezes in. There is also a two bedroom apartment for rent when the house is vacant. The apartment will have the use of the gardens and pool. Accommodation: Six bedrooms. Five of which are ensuite. Many decks with amazing views of the famous Knysna Heads & Lagoon Large covered braai 10 metre heated pool with counter current Large TV screen with satellite and surround sound Two TV lounges Beautiful gardens Underfloor heating throughout Island beach steps away (one of many in the area) Steps from tennis and squash courts Several famous golf courses near by Its own dock for 7.5 metre boat Near many fabulous restaurants (award winning Ile Du pain) 16km of safe cycling on Islands Bird reserve just a two minute walk Maid service five days a week

 Check-In 03:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM

Rooms and Units


Main House 1


Includes: Room\Unit Only

Three of the bedrooms are doubles. Two of these are kingsize beds and the third is a queen. The other three bedrooms are twins. Four of the rooms have unsuites and private decks.


Features available
Bathroom Facilities Private Ensuite bath and separate shower Ensuite shower over bath Shared Bathroom Separate Toilet Outdoor Shower 
Beds Twin Queen King 
Other Balcony/patio Self-catering 
TV DSTV (Satellite) 
Views Mountain Sea Lagoon Garden 

The Apartment 1


Includes: Room\Unit Only

The apartment has two rooms. One of these is a twin bed and the other a queen. The apartment has access to the main house gardens, decks and pool.


Features available
Bathroom Facilities Shared Bathroom 
Beds Twin Queen 
Other Balcony/patio Self-catering 
TV DSTV (Satellite) 

01 September 2008 to 15 December 2008: 01-Sep-08 -15-Dec-08
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R3,000 R3,000
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R1,200 R1,200

16 December 2008 to 15 January 2009: 16-Dec-08 -15-Jan-09
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R5,000 R5,000
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R1,500 R1,500

16 January 2009 to 30 April 2009: 16-Jan-09 -30-Apr-09
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R4,000 R4,000
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R1,200 R1,200

Low Season: 01-May-09 -01-Sep-09
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R2,000 R2,500
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R800 R1,200

High Season: 01-Sep-09 -15-Dec-09
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R3,000 R4,000
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R1,000 R1,400

Peak Season: 15-Dec-09 -15-Jan-10
UnitPer Person FromPer Person ToSharing FromSharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Main House  -- -- -- -- R4,000 R6,000
The Apartment  -- -- -- -- R1,500 R1,500


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

Activities nearby

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CBD under8.0 km
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View towards the famous HeadsView through the west archThe Pool & BridgeJust another place to restThe upstairs loungeGazeboOne of the kingsized bedsThe pool deckView from main deckStairs