PORTLAND MANOR, Knysna
About the Hotel
Rooms at Portland Manor
The Residence at Portland Manor features Standard, Deluxe, and Family rooms. Standard rooms are located on the first floor with balconies. Deluxe rooms are spacious and have wood-burning fireplaces, with some offering balconies or patios. Family Rooms include 2 bedrooms, each furnished with twin beds, and a shared foyer and bathroom. All rooms include Charlotte Rhys bathroom amenities, flatscreen TVs, heaters, ceiling fans, cotton linen, extra blankets, luggage racks, desks, coffee stations, and freestanding wardrobes. The Manor House offers four rooms, two on the ground floor and two on the first floor, accommodating up to eight guests. The Sun Room and Kate's Room offer views of the gardens.
Dining at The Cowshed
The Cowshed Eatery is open Friday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Chef Desmond Morgan creates the menus with local ingredients cooked in wood-fired outdoor ovens. Menu options include breakfasts, artisanal pizzas, fire-grilled chicken, rump steak, and glazed pork belly. The Manor House dining room is available for private events. Breakfast is served in the Pub or Tea Room.
Leisure and Activities
Portland Manor offers nature trails for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. Guests can fish, paddle, and swim in Lawnwood Dam. The property includes a swimming pool with luxury loungers and views of the Outeniqua Mountains. Knysna and Sedgefield, are near the property, and offer township tours, whale watching, and ziplining.
Location and Access
Portland Manor is located in Rheenendal, a 25-minute drive from Knysna, off the N2 highway. From the N2, take the Rheenendal turnoff and travel approximately 11.5 km, following the signs to the hotel. The Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area is located between Sedgefield and Buffalo Bay. The Knysna Timber Route covers the Lakes District of the Garden Route, from Island Lake near Wilderness to the Garden of Eden.
Hotel Services
Portland Manor provides accommodation, operates a restaurant, and functions as an activity center. Fishing rods are available for hire for use in the estate dam. Bicycles can be hired to explore the estate trails and surrounding areas. Chef Desmond Morgan can prepare meals at the historic Manor House.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Ski equipment hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
