Milkwood Bay-Knysna

Knysna is a natural heaven of thriving, indigenous forests, gentle lakes and golden beaches. This small town nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary sea horse and over 200 species of fish. 

Beaches, lakes, mountains and rivers provide a continuous opportunity for leisure and outdoor exploration. Within the town, craft shops, flea-markets and cosy cafés beckon with charm and hospitality.

When you arrive you feel the sense of calm and beauty and realise why Knysna is one of the most visited small towns in South Africa.

I spent a night at Milkwood-Knysna situated on the Knysna Heads, which offers paramount views of the lagoon. Milkwood Bay is part of a trio of properties, which lie on the same estate and include Under Milkwood and Sonomara.
The staff greeted me with warm smiles and presented me with a welcome drink.


It was winter so the fire was crackling and there was no rush to venture to my room, so I sat in the communal lounge, admiring the truly amazing views.

Milkwood Bay offers various rooms individually decorated to provide comfort and style.
The under floor heating is provided in every room, which penetrated through the carpet of Ivory Bay, to provide such a cosy feel. Floor to ceiling glass offered me a truly breathtaking view from every angle, including the large bed, which faces the lagoon. En suite bathrooms are tiled with marble and TV, satellite and telephones are all included.

The breakfast was a feast, which certainly prepares you for any adventures you have planned in Knysna. You have a choice of how you want your eggs and if you simply require something small, it will be provided. Should you just want to take it easy after breakfast, relaxation by the pool is a perfect spot.

The resorts Under Milkwood accommodation are timber log cabins, which remind me of havens in the French Alps. Places where you stop for a break from skiing to relax and drink gluvine. They are all very well designed on the shores of the lagoon situated amongst the Milkwood trees.


Each chalet has two bedrooms, a twin and a double room, a fully equipped kitchen with all the modern conveniences such as microwave, fridge/freezer, stove, TV and Le Creuset cookware. Each chalet has its own sundeck and BBQ facilities, and is serviced daily.




Sonomara is a Self-Contained, Self Catering Villa which offers the discerning guest a combination of comfortable spacious living and breathtaking views over the scenic Knysna lagoon. There are a total of 5 spacious bedrooms. Three rooms offer indoor - outdoor flow, to either private balconies or garden access. Two master bedroom's situated on the 1st and ground floors offer en suite bathrooms.

The remaining bedrooms are furnished with three single, two single and one double bed respectively.

Whatever you decide to do in and around Knysna, from the veritable Garden of Eden, which is home to the only forest elephant in South Africa, the rare Pansy Shell, to viewing a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins and visiting whales, Milkwood Resort will offer you a truly unforgettable experience.

By Paul Paley

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