Headlands House Guest Lodge

We had such a wonderful stay at Headlands House recently now in July. We were so warmly welcomed by our lovely hostess Crystal upon arrival who gave us a tour of the house and some recommendations of places to go eat and explore. Very much appreciated as this was our first time in Knysna. We have a 3 month old baby, so stayed in the Fynbos room which had ample space for a camp cot and us to stay comfortably in the room. There is a camp cot on request for a small additional fee for which was perfect for us as we didn’t need to travel with our own one. The views are truly stunning from that room and it was so nice being able to see the heads so clearly. The weather was a little wet when we were there, so we spent some time cozied up in our room watching the sea which was nice and relaxing. The rooms have heaters in them, and additional blankets and hot water bottles are provided too so we were comfortable and warm. I would also highly recommend the delicious homemade crunchies that are in the room for you upon arrival - absolutely delicious! Breakfast each morning was a delicious home cooked meal (we had the jungle oats and English breakfast on day one, and the jungle oats and French toast on day two) which just started our day off so well. Debbie was also so kind as to hold onto our little one for a few moments so we could have a bite to eat, really appreciated that personal touch. The guesthouse has parking outside the house so no need to park and walk far, and is very safe. All in all, would highly recommend staying here, the team are lovely, the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the location is perfect.

Absolutely loved my stay at Headlands House. The place has an incredible sea view and Debbie’s hospitality is just so warm & lovely. The breakfast with the view by the fire place was a highlight. Debbie is so lovely, friendly & has the best recommendations of restaurants & even a doctor, who we had to visit while one of us was sick.

The view was amazing! We were welcomed with open arms from the beginning. It was our first visit to Knysna and the staff made it extra special with their kindness! The breakfast was also wonderful. My kids really enjoyed it and they loved the team at Headlands House. Thank you so much!

We stay in Elephant room, and was unbelivable. The view is even better than the one you can see in the pictures. It is one of the most incredible views from a room than I ever has seen. The decoration of the room, simple and beutifull. The breakfast, excellent, and the attention og the girl responsable, was unbeatable. I will come back for sure, and I recomend to eveybody to stay there.

Very kind and friendly guests. They gave us recomendations on the activities and restaurants to use.

LIKED: The views are spectacular. The amenities are wonderful. The room and house was clean and the staff I communicated with friendly and helpful. There was enough info provided should I not have had an idea what to do. I noticed careful attention to such details provided to me You can take a walk and in less than five minutes reach a place where you can look at various angles of the lagoon and the spectacular view towards the sea. On a clear night you see the beautiful lights of Knysna. I loved the fact that there was even provision made for in case there is a blackout (electricity). My room included a jaccuzi and that was something I have not experienced before, at least never at any residence of my own, so this was an added bonus I really appreciated. The outdoor pool was beautifully lit by times with a beautiful blue light. The garden looked well kept..The breakfast was good and tasty. There were security cameras all around that added some sense of safety The lovely fireplace and in-room heating was enough to drive out the winter chills. There was some coffee and tea available for that nice relaxing home away from home experience. Ps. I appreciated the "crunches" (day 1) and the attention to detail, like a towel (available) even for going to the beach. All the keys and locks worked (yes, sometimes little details like that can also annoy or please guests) What I liked a bit less: · Such a great view does come at a price. If you don't know the steep roads surrounding the house you might get a little confused. Also steep roads mean that you cannot comfortably walk in all directions with ease. Also the beautiful house took a little physical effort to get my suitcase up the stairs But this should be expected in ANY house around the "heads" and was a small discomfort (and the view made up for it all) But let's be fair: Any high-lying place in such a beautiful area will have narrow and steep roads. As for the steps to my room:... They were not endless and I am sure had I asked for help due to back problems someone would have helped me!