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KNYSNA :: GARDEN ROUTE :: SOUTH AFRICA
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Bayhouse is an airy, spacious two-storey home with stunning views of the beach and lagoon, every modern amenity and numerous comfortable indoor and outdoor living areas. There are six bedrooms, each of which can sleep two people, and four bathrooms in total. As not all bedrooms are en-suite the house is best suited to the following combinations of guests:
  • four couples and two children,
  • or three couples and four children,
  • or two couples and six children.

In addition, babies and infants are catered for with a baby bath, camp cot, high chair and stroller.



BEDROOMS

All six bedrooms are bright, airy and simply furnished in keeping with a beach-house theme. Beds are beautifully dressed with crisp white 100% cotton percale linen, non-allergic pillows and electric blankets. Extra blankets are supplied as well as thick, luxurious white bath sheets, handtowels and facecloths.

Downstairs:

Two-bedroom family suite:
This suite is ideal for two couples or a family of four. It consists of:
  • A double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, a queen-size bed and double doors opening onto a private courtyard
  • A twin bedroom with separate entrance and adjacent bathroom with shower
  • A sunny, north-facing private lounge

Upstairs:

Main bedroom en-suite:
The main bedroom upstairs is extremely spacious. The king-size bed faces large windows through which there are exquisite panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon & Heads. The room is air-conditioned and the en-suite bathroom has a bath and shower.

Children's bedroom:
This spacious, air-conditioned prettily decorated room off the family lounge is ideal for children and has lagoon views, a queen-size bed and a chest of drawers stocked with toys and books.

Loft suite:
The loft suite sleeps four people and is suitable for a couple with two children, or four teenagers/children. It can be accessed from inside the house through the upstairs living room, but also has its own separate entrance from the garden.

The mezzanine level has a double bed, air-conditioning and access to a roof garden with stunning views across the lagoon to Featherbed Bay on one side and the Knysna Heads on the other - a perfect space for teenagers!

The lower level has a second bedroom with two single beds and an adjoining bathroom with a shower.



LIVING AREAS

The house has three lounges, giving guests plenty of space, even on rainy days! All the tiled living areas have underfloor heating.

Downstairs, the main lounge has a fireplace and comfortable seating for six people. It is open-plan with the eight-seater diningroom and six-seater bar/breakfast counter area.

A large drinks cabinet stocked with glasses, a TV, DStv Dual View decoder (Premium menu) and a DVD player add to the home comforts. An excellent selection of books, games and puzzles are provided for guests.

The lounge opens onto an entertainment patio with a plunge pool, a Weber Gas Grill, a conventional wood-burning braai (barbeque), a gas heater and wooden table with benches and umbrella.

The adjacent conservatory is protected from the elements and can be fully enclosed with a pull-down awning. This glass structure has seating for six people and is just metres from the beach.

Off the living area, a fully equipped kitchen can cater for 10 people and is fitted with a double door fridge/freezer, an electric stove with oven and a microwave. The scullery has a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Basic cleaning supplies including washing powder, dishwashing liquid and dishwasher detergent are provided as well as tea, coffee, sugar, jam and bread.

Upstairs, the lagoon-facing lounge is a sizeable space which was once the studio of well-known South African artist Dale Elliot, a previous owner of the house.

The upstairs family lounge has a TV with DStv Dual View decoder (Premium menu) and a DVD player, and is stocked with games and puzzles.

GARAGE

Storage is important when you're on holiday! Our double garage provides plenty of space for two cars, a trailer and all your beach toys. There is extra off-street parking for two cars. The garage also stores the following items which we provide for your comfort and enjoyment:
  • Emergency generator
  • Beach chairs & umbrellas
  • Beach toys - buckets, spades etc
  • Two adult bicycles


Value-Added Services:
  • Brochures / leaflets of various area activities
  • Car rental can be arranged for pick up at Port Elizabeth or George airports.
  • Catering for large groups on request
  • Complimentary housekeeping once a week to change bed-linen, vacuum and polish. Further services available at a nominal fee
  • Complimentary tea & coffee on arrival
  • Dinner prepared & ready for late arrivals, on request at a nominal fee
  • Grocery shopping on request before arrival
  • List of recommended restaurants in the area & copies of their menus
  • Use of private jetty at Leisure Isle Boat Club on request, at a nominal fee





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