General Information

Hunters Country House is an exclusive hotel situated in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Garden Route. Surrounded by rich indigenous forests, Hunters Country House has a classical elegance - exuding an old-world charm.

A gracious, original farmhouse, Hunters Country House is reminiscent of the traditional Cape country architecture. Decorated in a pale green and oyster palette, the hotel’s interiors create a homely and serene ambience.

Nestled discreetly within lush, fragrant gardens and framed by the majestic Tsitsikamma Mountains, Hunters Country House boasts a romantic atmosphere – perfect for honeymooners. The hotel also welcomes children of all ages, making it an ideal base for Garden Route family holidays.

Rooms

Hunters Country House offers accommodation in luxury cottages and suites. Individually decorated and designed, all the rooms are fitted with an en-suite bathroom (with bath and shower), air-conditioning, fireplace, fan, mini-bar, safe, television, radio/alarm, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, and hairdryer.

The room types are:

Garden Cottages: The 8 individual thatched roofed Garden Cottages are approximately 45 square metres in size. Each cottage is privately positioned along the winding fairytale paths of the hotel’s gardens.

Superior Cottages: At 60 square metres, each of the 5 Superior Garden Suites are roomier with a full sofa and extra armchair at the fireside.

De Luxe Pool Suites: Offering 85 square metres, the 2 De Luxe Pool Suites have a separate lounge and dining area with large flat screen TV and French doors opening on to the stone patio and sundeck of the private pool and garden.

Forest Suite (the master suite): The 125 square metres Master Suite comprises a butler’s kitchen, guest room, dining room, large lounge with home entertainment system, private swimming pool, outside entertainment area and boasts two fireplaces.

Dining

Hunters Country House offers gourmet cuisine, prepared by a team of chefs. Wake up to a sumptuous buffet breakfast, served in a comfortable, sunny conservatory. For lunch, have the hotel prepare a delicious picnic to accompany your day’s activity. Enjoy romantic dinners by candlelight in the beautifully decorated dining room complemented by fine wines from the hotel’s cellar. 

Activities

Guests at Hunters Country House can enjoy activities such as forest walks, swimming, bird watching and a range of therapeutic and massage treatments. Hunters House has a special supervised recreation programme for children, including a paddling pool, jungle gym, shaded sandpit and a video/TV games room to keep the little ones occupied.

Nearby Garden Route attractions include, Birds of Eden, Monkeyland, Elephant Sanctuary, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary and Keurbooms River Nature Reserve.

Location

Hunters Country House lies between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, on the Garden Route. Designed for absolute comfort and uninterrupted privacy, Hunters Country House is the perfect retreat for a memorable Garden Route holiday.