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Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages

Location: Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Exterior at Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages

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Hotel Type: Business, Beach, Golf, Family, Leisure

No. of Rooms: 9

Guest Reviews:0 Reviews

Address
Plettenberg Bay
Garden Route
Western Cape
South Africa

Today's Rate From:
R1330.00

Overview

The Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages is a luxurious 5-star guesthouse located in the picturesque seaside town of Plettenberg Bay, along the Garden Route of South Africa. Situated only a few minutes from the beaches of Plettenberg Bay, the Fynbos Ridge Country House is set amongst fragrant fynbos, with stunning mountain views.  Plettenberg Bay is a popular tourist destination with many exciting activities and attractions in close proximity to the hotel.

This exclusive country getaway offers relaxed luxury, providing guests with peace and tranquillity, together with friendly and professional service.

The Fynbos Ridge Country House prides itself on their commitment to doing their bit for the environment, and has been carbon neutral approved. Fynbos Ridge has been proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve by the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board, and many birds, butterflies and small mammals have now made this beautiful location their home.

Nature lovers will delight in the over 85 species of birds that visit the property, and enjoy the protea flowers in the indigenous garden.

Guests may enjoy a relaxing swim in the private swimming pool with spectacular mountain views. For fitness enthusiasts Plettenberg Bay offers various well-equipped gyms, only a few minutes drive away.

Accommodation at the Fynbos Ridge Country House, Plettenberg Bay

Guests at the Fynbos Ridge Country House have a choice of bed and breakfast accommodation in the Country House or self-catering in the garden cottages and studio apartment. Each of the 4 luxury and 1 superior luxury bedrooms in the Cape Dutch style Country House are superbly appointed and spacious with superior guest amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed stay.

The 3 spacious two-bedroom self-catering cottages are well appointed with two bathrooms and can accommodate 5 guests in comfort and luxury. Although the cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, guests are still welcome to enjoy the wonderful breakfasts and dinners at the Country House Restaurant.

The spacious self-catering studio apartment is located in the Manor House and features a private entrance and balcony from where to enjoy the spectacular mountain views.

Dining at the Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages, Plettenberg Bay

Guests many enjoy delicious breakfasts in the dining area of the Country house, offering an array of fresh and seasonal fruit, cheeses, cereals, meats and freshly baked croissants and scones, as well as an English breakfast. In the evenings, guests may enjoy fine dining with a daily changing menu, using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

Health and Beauty treatments at the Fynbos Ridge Country House, Garden Route

The Fynbos Ridge Country House offers visiting therapists to pamper guests in the privacy of their cottage or bedrooms, in peaceful and natural surroundings.

Beauty treatments available include facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing. An array of massages, including full body, foot reflexology and Indian Head Massages are available for guests needing to relax and unwind.

Room Types

Luxury Room: 4 rooms

The Fynbos Ridge Country House offers 4 charming double Luxury Bedrooms. Each of the spacious and comfortable bedrooms feature a full en-suite bathroom. All the rooms are named after one of the beautiful indigenous flowers of South Africa.

Crassula Luxury Room:

Crassula is a north facing first floor luxury room with a king-size bed and full en suite bathroom. Beautiful views of the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains can be enjoyed from this elegant room.

Felicia Luxury Room:

Felicia is a north/west facing first floor luxury bedroom with a king-size bed and full en suite bathroom. This room offers a private balcony from where spectacular views of the Outaniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains as well as the breathtaking African sunsets may be enjoyed.

Polygala Luxury Room:

Polygala is a south facing ground floor luxury bedroom. The extra large king-size bed can be made up into 2 three quarter beds if preferred. There is a modern en suite bathroom.

Sparaxis Luxury Room:

Sparaxis is a charming west facing first floor room. The extra large king-size bed can be made up as 2 three quarter beds if preferred. This room features a private balcony from where the magnificent African sunsets may be enjoyed.

Guest room amenities featured in all the rooms include:

  • Full en-suite bathrooms
  • LCD TV, DSTV and DVD player
  • King-size bed or twin beds if preferred
  • Choice of feather or non-feather duvets and pillows
  • High thread count percale linen
  • Soft fluffy towels
  • Fridge and coffee and tea making facilities
  • Iron
  • Heaters
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hairdryer
  • Wireless Internet is available

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R1330.00

Double Room: R2130.00

Superior Luxury Room: 1 room

Plumbago Superior Luxury Room:

Plumbago is a north facing ground floor superior luxury bedroom, with French doors opening onto the veranda, which overlooks the indigenous garden. The extra large king-size bed can be made up as 2 three quarter beds if preferred. The full en-suite bathroom looks into an enclosed courtyard with tranquil water feature.   This room at the Fynbos Ridge Country House in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, is the perfect room to sit and admire the many species of birds found at Fynbos Ridge.

Guest amenities featured in the Superior Luxury Room:

  • Full en-suite bathrooms
  • LCD TV, DSTV and DVD player
  • King-size bed or twin beds if preferred
  • Choice of feather or non-feather duvets and pillows
  • High count percale linen
  • Soft fluffy towels
  • Fridge and coffee and tea making facilities
  • Iron
  • Heaters
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hairdryer
  • Wireless Internet is available

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R1330.00

Double Room: R2130.00

Garden Cottage: 3 rooms

The Fynbos Ridge Country House in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, offers 3 two-bedroom self-catering cottages. Each spacious cottage (140 square metres) is well-equipped, has two bathrooms, and sleeps up to 5 guests in luxury and comfort.

The cottage features tasteful furnishings, log fires in the lounge and main bedroom for the cooler evenings, as well as a private patio with a built-in barbeque. Although the cottages are equipped for self-catering, breakfasts and dinners are available by arrangement at the Country House restaurant, and meals can also be suppliers to the cottages.

Aristea Cottage:

Aristea Cottage is north facing and comfortably accommodates up to 5 guests. Aristea is decorated with touches of blue, thereby creating a naturally cool environment for the long summer days.

The main bedroom has a king-size bed, its own log fireplace and French doors opening onto the patio. Savour the peace and tranquillity in a stone bathtub in your en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has 2 single beds and a shower room. Wake up to magnificent mountain views seen through French doors. The sitting room is both spacious and comfortable, with a cosy log fire, DSTV and DVD player. The patio has a built-in barbecue and offers uninterrupted panoramic views. The well appointed kitchen ensures that even the gourmet cook is satisfied.

Clivia Cottage

Clivia Cottage is north/west facing and decorated with touches of peach, with dining table and chairs hand-crafted from indigenous Yellowwood. On hot days the ceiling fans in the lounge and bedrooms provide a natural alternative to air conditioning. The enclosed garden leading from the main bedroom is an ideal sanctuary for guests who are seeking perfect tranquillity.

The main bedroom has a king-size bed, its own log fireplace and French doors opening onto the patio. Savour the peace and tranquillity whilst soaking in the stone bathtub in the en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a shower room, 2 single beds and spectacular mountain views. The spacious open-plan living area, with log fire, DSTV and DVD player, leads onto the patio with its own built-in barbecue. The well equipped kitchen will delight the gourmet cook

Gazania Cottage

The Gazania Cottage is decorated in sunny tones of yellow, providing a warm and comfortable interior.  The extended patio is an ideal place from which to savour the sunrise over the majestic Tsitsikamma mountains or to enjoy a sundowner next to the built-in barbecue.

The main bedroom has a king-size bed, en suite bathroom and its own fireplace, and French doors opening onto a north- facing private patio. The cosy second bedroom has 2 single beds and spectacular mountain views. The spacious open-plan living area, with log fire, DSTV and DVD player, leads through French doors onto the secluded patio. Enjoy spectacular mountain views as you barbecue on the vine covered patio. The well appointed kitchen will satisfy even the gourmet cook.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R2220.00

Double Room: R4260.00

Studio: 1 room

Virgilla is a spacious (70 square metres) north facing studio apartment at the Fynbos Ridge Country House which is suitable for two guests. Situated on the first floor of the Country House, it has its own separate entrance and a balcony from which to marvel at the uninterrupted mountain views. There is a well equipped kitchen for guests preferring a self-catering option, or breakfast and dinner may be enjoyed in the Country House Restaurant.

The Virgilla Studio Apartment comprises of a spacious lounge / dining area, a bedroom area with a king-size bed, a bathroom with bath and separate shower and a fully quipped kitchen.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R1780.00

Double Room: R2130.00

Room Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Ceiling Fan
  • DVD player
  • En-suite / private bathroom
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater in Room
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Local and International Newspapers
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea and coffee making facilities

Restaurants

Fynbos Ridge Country House Restaurant

Guests staying at the Fynbos Ridge Country House in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, may enjoy a delicious breakfast served in the dining room of the Country House, or alfresco dining on the veranda. A buffet of fruit, cereal, cheeses and meats as well as freshly baked croissants and scones are available, and full English breakfasts are made to order.

The restaurant offers fine dining in the evenings, made with fresh locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes daily, depending on what is fresh and in season, including crunchy salads and sweet young vegetables, freshly picked from the organic herb and vegetable garden.  Freshly cooked meals are also delivered to the cottages.

Address: Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Spa

The Spa

The Fynbos Ridge Country House in Plettenberg Bay provides visiting therapists to pamper guests in the privacy of their cottage or bedroom, in the tranquil and natural surroundings of Fynbos Ridge.  Guests may choose from the following treatments during their stay:

  • Beauty
  • Facials
  • Eyebrow tinting and shaping
  • Eyelash Tinting
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Waxing - Hot and strip wax - leg, underarm, bikini and facial

Massage

Soothing, gentle music accompanies the massage using pure organic aromatherapy oils to relax the body and the mind. Working the main energy centers of the body, balance is restored.

  • Full Body - 1½ hours
  • Back, neck and shoulders - 1 hour
  • Indian Head Massage - 1 hour
  • Foot Reflexology - 1 hour
  • Head / Food Reflex combo - 1¼ hours

Nearby Wellness Centre

Alternatively there is a Wellness Centre just 5 minutes drive from Fynbos Ridge with all of the treatment rooms overlooking the indigenous forest.

Activities

Spa treatments

The Fynbos Ridge Country House in Plettenberg Bay provides visiting therapists to pamper guests in the privacy of their cottage or bedroom, in the tranquil and natural surroundings of Fynbos Ridge.  Guests may choose from the following treatments during their stay:

  • Beauty
  • Facials
  • Eyebrow tinting and shaping
  • Eyelash Tinting
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Waxing - Hot and strip wax - leg, underarm, bikini and facial

Massage

Soothing, gentle music accompanies the massage using pure organic aromatherapy oils to relax the body and the mind. Working the main energy centers of the body, balance is restored.

  • Full Body - 1½ hours
  • Back, neck and shoulders - 1 hour
  • Indian Head Massage - 1 hour
  • Foot Reflexology - 1 hour
  • Head / Food Reflex combo - 1¼ hours

Nearby Wellness Centre

Alternatively there is a Wellness Centre just 5 minutes drive from Fynbos Ridge with all of the treatment rooms overlooking the indigenous forest.

Nearby golfing

The Fynbos Ridge Country House is ideally situated close to many of South Africa's top golf courses. Nearby golf courses from which guests may choose from include:

  • Goose Valley - Plettenberg Bay (10 min drive)
  • Plettenberg Bay Country Club - Plettenberg Bay (10 min drive)
  • Knysna Golf Club - Knysna (20 min drive)
  • Pezula Golf Course - Knysna (30 minutes drive)
  • Simola Golf Course - Knysna (30 min drive)
  • Fancourt Bramble Hill - George (1 hour 30 minutes drive)

Nearby activities and attractions

  • Whale and Dolphin Watching:
    South Africa's finest boat based whale watching (also dolphins, seals and pelagic birds) with Ocean Safaris, Ocean Blue Adventures and The Explorer.
  • Plettenberg Bay Wine Region:
    Visit the Bramon Estate and indulge in their famous Methode Cap Classique Sauvignon Blanc Wine. Plettenberg Bay has just been awarded a Wine of Origin status and Bramon is the first and only wine Estate in the area.
  • Hiking
    Along the rugged coastline and through magnificent forests. Guided tours of the spectacular Robberg Nature Reserve.
  • Mountain biking
    Four varied and exciting routes through the nearby Harkerville indigenous forest. Other world class trails in the area.
  • Game Viewing
    On safari at Buffalo Hills and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve.
  • Meeting Elephants
    Up close and personal at the Elephant Sanctuary and Knysna Elephant Park.
  • Monkey Business
    Monkeyland is the world's first multi species primate sanctuary where monkeys, apes and lemurs roam free in the forest.
  • Birds of Eden
    Birds of Eden features over 2000 birds in a free-flight aviary larger than the Millennium Dome.
  • Horseriding and Polo
    Through magnificent scenery on well-schooled horses accompanied by an experienced guides at Southern Comfort Ranch or with Equitrailing. Polo lessons available at nearby Polo fields.
  • Skydiving, Microlight and Scenic Flights
    Enjoy breathtaking views of the Paradise Coast from the air.
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Take the ferry to the western head of the Knysna Lagoon for a memorable eco-experience with the Featherbed of Knysna.
  • Fishing
    Everything from fly-fishing to deep sea boat charters.
  • Treetop Canopy Tours
    An unforgettable 3 hour adventure 30 metres above the Tsitsikamma forest floor with Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours or over the waterfall with Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures.
  • Tsitsikamma Forest Tour
    Experience the 2½ hour guided drive through pristine indigenous forest.
  • Bungy Jumping and Bridge Walk
    Face Adrenalin will show you the world's highest bungy jump (216m with a 7 second free fall) and Africa's largest bridge.

Swimming

Guest may enjoy a refreshing swim in the hotel's swimming pool, which offers stunning views.

Bird watching

Nature lovers will delight in the over 85 species of birds visiting the Fynbos Ridge property, as well as protea flowers in the indigenous gardens.

Conferences / Events

No Conference / Event Information available

No conference facilities or event information available currently.

Facilities

Facilities Available

  • Nearby golf course
  • Nearby Gym
  • Nearby Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Services

Check In and Check Out Times

  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 10:00

General Services

  • Housekeeping service
  • Laundry services
  • Secure parking
  • Tours & Transfers on Request
  • Wellness & Beauty treatments

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