Portland Manor

Struttura fantastica Posizione ottima se fatta di giorno. Di sera difficile da percorrere la strada sterrata. Camere ampie pulite e spaziose. Personale molto disponibile

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Beautiful property just outside of Knysna centre. Worth a little extra drive for the scenery and serenity it brings. Architecture and decor are both impressive and we'll maintained. Offering a luxury experience of a period property with documented history. Staff were genuine, hospitable and anticipated our every need. We received exceptional service from start to finish. We arrived late and an in room platter, and cold drinks, were organized ahead of our arrival, with ease. Both the platter and breakfast the next morning sitting outside the Cow Shed Restaurant on the patio were delicious, fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We will endeavour to return on our next visit to Knysna/SA.

The spaces were open and easy to connect with

Water ran out or was switched off on day 2. But the staff were accommodating and fixed it fast

Location is stunning Staff are very friendly Food at restaurant was tasty and breakfast was great Lovely 2 Night stay after participating in Knysna marathon The packed breakfast for early start was super Will definitely revisit here

The location and property are very tranquil. A great place to enjoy some peace of mind. The manor is beautiful. The staff are very helpful and there was always plenty water to drink. Really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back!

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The fire place

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The scenery of the location. It's magical, peaceful and relaxing

Nothing. Everything was top knot

We loved everything about this place. It was unfortunate that our stay was short and didn't get to experience everything it has to offer. Great value for money.

Beautiful manor in a lovely area. We only had an overnight stay. Breakfast was good.

Alot of the Hotel facilities were mostly closed for the season. Feel that bar area could.habe been open. Limited menu for dinner and pricey.

From the moment this property got in contact with us up until we left, we could see and feel that we were very important to them. They are kind and attentive, you feel well taken care of. The team here are amazing. Talitha and the team were amazing! Big thanks to Michaela for her hard works making sure we are comfortable in our rooms and also her excellent service in the restaurant. The breakfast was scrumptious. Also Monique who gave us the fabulous tour of the farm and then such a fantastic tour of the Macadamia warehouse/factory! Thanks to Frikkie too for explaining more of the process. We got really spoilt and really did not expect this. We have stayed at many establishments around the world but this attentive service and care is truly outstanding!

Theres very little not to like. However i do wish the owners would add the same “Je ne sais quoi” to the guest rooms in the lodge as they do in the barrington manor house

We had a lovely 2 night stay. The drive from the main road was fine.The staff were very pleasant and professional, and the lady gave us a tour of the old Manor, which has a very interesting history. Breakfast was great, and the furnishings in tune with a manor house. There are extensive grounds to walk around, the gardens are well kept, and nice views over the dam and swimming pool.

Food

Ownwer Russelstone having his corporate talks with his collegues in dining room 2 nights after one another. Very noisy wooden floors and plumbing work

very good.

The beautiful surroundings where the property was located. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms that we were allocated was very spacious. The breakfast was good.

It’s a beautiful estate!

Perfect getaway, you can be as busy as you want to be as there's lots to do in the surrounding areas, and you get to come back and enjoy the tranquility and beautiful scenery at Portland Manor. We took walks and went for MTB rides from the estate as we'd bought our bicycles with. We did the Power Van from George and the 7 passes drive which were very scenic and relaxing. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The meals were great, we spoilt ourselves with a scrumptious anniversary dinner in the manor house which is a must. There are plenty of places to eat in the surrounding areas as well whilst exploring.

Nothing, it was perfect.

sehr freundlich alle - durfte aufgrund einer Magenverstimmung schon am Vormittag ins Zimmer und mir wurde Tee gebracht. Pool und Garten sehr liebevoll gestaltet mit toller Sicht auf den Fluss.

kleines Badezimmer in den man sich kaum umdrehen kann, aber es geht und ist sauber!

Heerlijk rustig, mooie grote en gezellige kamer. Goede douche, en fijn bedlinnen. Incl. heerlijk ontbijt.

- der Charme des alten Gebäudes - der tolle Garten und die ruhige Umgebung - das sehr nette und hilfsbereite Personal - dass man zusätzlich zu dem kleinen Frühstücksbuffet auch Frühstück aus der Karte bestellen konnte - großer Pool - geräumiges Familienzimmer

- das Hotel ist etwa eine halbe Stunde entfernt von Knysna (das wussten wir vorher, aber uns war nicht klar, dass wir mehrere Kilometer Schotterpiste fahren müssen; insbesondere Abends war das nicht ganz optimal)

The staff was really friendly and easy to talk to. We were received very well and the room was spectacular with an amazing view. I liked that there was so much to do on the property, like swimming, hiking, skiing, massages, etc.

The only thing I didn't like was the making up of the room. We were there for 3 nights but the bedding was never changed and was poorly made. The cleaner removed the dustbin and never returned it.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Les serviettes sentent bon, le wifi est très performant et la piscine ajoute un vrai plus à l’expérience. Monique est adorable et toujours prête à aider, et la chambre était spacieuse et confortable. Le cadre est magnifique, calme et reposant. Il faut compter un peu plus de 20 minutes pour rejoindre le centre de Knysna, mais si l’on a une voiture, cela vaut largement le détour. Très bon repas au Cowshed.

Such amazing staff all friendly and very welcoming had a great experience through out our stay will definitely recommend to friends and family

Food is tops, beautiful view and spot on with the decor

Great place to spend some quiet time

Everything especially the staff so friendly and willing to go an extra mile

Monique was an excellent host

O lugar é lindo, com uma área verde enorme e uma vista linda, várias atividades para fazer e o lugar é bem tranquilo. A simpatia da equipe e a preocupação que sua estadia seja excelente.

The property is a beautiful antique British type vibe which was interestingly a nice break from my usual modern style. The receptionist Monique is integral to the place she was absolutely amazing. Also loved the log fire nice touch

The breakfast could be better. The presentation of the “buffet” could do with sprucing and having pastry option for those with a nut allergy would help and widening the options a little more

Rooms comfortable and spacious staff friendly, appearance of the venue good.

Nothing, just directions need to be clear from the main road. But they made an effort to come and assist us while we were getting lost.

Very neat and well kept

The outstanding location in the wild. The exceptional staff. The activities included in the price.

WiFi was fluctuating

Exceptional service from the staff. 10/10 So many activities to do on the farm, you won't even need to go anywhere else. Loved it

The bathrooms have a funky smell. Could be from the water they use.

The space was beautiful... exquisite interiors that mirrored the surrounding natural beauty. I loved that the children were happily occupied with so many activities, all thoughtfully contained and safely managed. It felt like staying at a luxury resort, but with genuine warmth, familiarity, and the sense of being treated like part of the family.

There was nothing to not like!

Good breakfast, very large room, good evening meal very spacious grounds with superb pool area. loved the colonial aspects.Staff very helpful

De gastvrijheid ! Wat een vriendelijke mensen.

I liked the location and the remote manor in the middle of nowhere

I did not enjoy that the tv never worked the first night, as myself and my hubby where going to do a movie night. I showered in fat that came up the shower drain, my feet were covered, I. Could hardly get myself out of the shower with flip flops on , the shower drain was blocked had a really bad bad smell and was only rectified the next day, and the next evening was a very similar experience but not as bad, the water kept pushing up. The bathroom was not a good experience theirs a little glass triangle in the bathroom expected to put onces toothpaste and toiletries but the space is so small it only really provides space for one person. We were compensated with a bottle of bubbly of R140 and that was it. I would definitely not stay there again.

They were not aware of our booking when we got there. The shower and bath facilities was extremely bad. The Tv in our room could not connect to the wifi, so we couldn’t watch anything the whole evening. Not recommended at all.

Everything was fabulous!

Booking problem caused by Nightsbridge (problem between Booking.com and Nightsbridge).

Meu Deus! uma mansão escondida na área rural de Knysia! Ambiente bucólico e cheio de riquezas históricas. Um poço de delicadeza e riqueza em cada detalhe cuidadosamente colocado. Os anfitriões servem um delicioso jantar sob demanda... nos sentimos em um conto de fadas. Quero voltar.

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History of the place and the manor house. Lovely farm where we could go running, and cycling in the woods and mountains nearby. Breakfast was awesome.

There was an empty room next to our room where other guests were doing prayers 21:30 at night. They were very load and it went on for some time; kept us awake when we were trying to sleep. I suggest having a prayer facility away from guest rooms.

מקום יפהפה, מלא טבע מסביב. חדרים גדולים ומפנקים. אכלנו ארוחת בוקר טעימה.

Exceptional service from the staff and a really beautiful place to unplug from the city life. The host was always ready to assist and the communication was smooth and constant since before I arrived at the property. I was on a business trip but I look forward to visiting for a vacation and doing all the activities the property has to offer.

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Stunning property! The food was exceptional! The Staff were honestly amazing and made the whole experience

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A beautiful setting, comfortable and spacious room with a fire place and lots of wood, good breakfasts and super friendly and helpful staff.

The staff was super helpful and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Check-in and Check-out was very easy. The property left us in awe, what a beautiful rich history!

Honestly not a single thing. Everything was perfect!

I chose Portland Manor as I was doing a trailrun the next morning and the start was nearby. However, Portland Manor far exceeded my expectations and God willing I WILL be back to simply stay a few nights, go for hikes, cycling, sitting by the dam and just savouring the sublime peacefulness, sipping coffee or wine and just … being there. Honestly, it is a bit out of the way and believe me, definitely worth it. Claudia was also kind enough to pack me a breakfast which I could take with and enjoy before the run started. Much appreciated, and the nuts were especially a thoughtful touch. Thank you!

Leaving. I didn’t like leaving.

Location is great and we were able to use it as a base for exploring the Sedgefield area. We had wonderful breakfasts and dinner at the Manor every day. The staff were fabulous.

Nothing really.

Beautiful location, gracious building with spacious and very comfortable rooms. Delicious dinner and breakfast.

That was what I had been looking for. Peace, quite, Tranquillity. Friendly staff, good food, fresh air. Nature at its best. Long

Beautiful property, gorgeous views.

Rooms could use a bit of maintenance, upstairs rooms were very hot. Restaurant staff were not very professional.

Loved the old manor house and the beautiful surroundings. Very peaceful!

The establishment needs some finishing touches which they are busy doing now.

Nature. A quite place away. Kids had fun riding bicycles.

It takes you back in time and is the right place to stay if you are wanting an escape from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s absolutely amazing.

The bathrooms need some updating. Whist the owners are trying to maintain the original feel I do believe that the bathrooms can be updated.

Wonderful setting. Great staff. Highly recommended

It's not often you come across a 10/10 property but this was absolutely it. I couldn't believe the value for money, what a hidden gem. This is a must stay if you're doing the Garden route! Staff on arrival were fantastic, ensuring I pre-booked my meal so I wouldn't miss out on Christmas day. The views were out of this world and the pool area was gorgeous. The grounds, the lake, the cow barn (restaurant) were excellent. Very tastefully decorated.

The one issue was when I checked out there wasn't a member of staff on reception. I left my key and got on my way. 25 minutes down the road I got a text to say I had forgotten to pay for my meal. Being from another country, an EFT was not possible without incurring a lot of charges. So I had to drive all the way back, taking an hour out of my day and scuppering my plans. Really, staff should be on the desk during check out hours.

The rooms are well equipped and spacious

The restaurant can be cleaner and have fly traps

The breakfast was rather average. The service was very poor, only one waiter in the two days we had breakfast. The breakfast buffet definitely needs an upgrade. In the heat, the cheeses are on a wooden board without a cover and swetting. The bread is homemade but it gets dry lying on a wooden board. It needs a bread cover as well. There are flies and they do not have a shoo away for the fruit, bread, cheese, olives etc. Our company BUFFET-WORLD would gladly assist the manager to upgrade the buffet with different heights and colour. The chaffing dishes also look rather tired. Hope this criticism helps the owners, which will be for the better.

We did not like the fact that the hotel entrance was a good ten minutes away from the main road. There are speed bumps all the way to the hotel. Even though we were driving 10km in the property, we sadly had a blowout on our run flat tyre at 8pm. We were fortunate to have gone to a garage nearby to bump into the police and assisted us on a Sunday evening. They managed to get the incredible Supa Quick in Knysna, to open there doors at 9:30pm and assist us with their last run flat tyre! Excellent service and so efficient!

Beautiful country setting. Lovely pool and dam.

Lots of flies (given the location of a farm) during meal times.

Breakfast was great and the staff were so accommodating facilities were great