KNYSNA, A TOP 20 DESTINATION – GLOBALLY!

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The 2021/2022 Festive Season commonly runs from about 15th Dec – 10th Jan. But at The Milkwood Collection (TMC) we had an incredible Peak Season which began around the 4th of December and it is still in full swing – we could not be more grateful for the support from all of our guests! To […]

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Fine wine for the Garden Route!

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Meet Jo & Nick Lowe from The Grape Hustle – a small boutique wine agency based in the classic coastal town of Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. Their agency started in September 2020. Yes, that’s right… the year we would all rather erase from memory! But for them, it turned out to be a […]

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Stay 3 – Pay 2 : NOVEMBER SPECIAL

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NOVEMBER SPECIAL Stay 3 nights and only pay for 2 nights! We are almost into November… the last month before Holiday Season starts and we are delighted to announce that we have one last special on offer! For November, book 2 nights and get your 3rd night free OR book for 3 nights and only […]

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LAST-MINUTE OCTOBER SPECIAL

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LAST-MINUTE OCTOBER SPECIAL 25% OFF OUR RATES FOR A MINIMUM 2 NIGHT STAY The year is coming to an end, and we believe you all deserve a break and something special to look forward to! That’s why we are running this last-minute special for the remainder of October. Stay in a 2-bedroom timber chalet on […]

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SEPTEMBER SPECIAL

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SPRING INTO A NEW SEASON LOW SEASON RATES EXTENDED Need a break? Why not escape to the Garden Route? Stay in a 2 bedroom timber chalet on the water’s edge of the stunning Knysna lagoon or book a beautiful private villa for the whole family! Bring the kids, enjoy some water activities, and watch as […]

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South Africa’s rarest: the Knysna seahorse

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South Africa is a treasure chest of beautiful and magnificent creatures. Some even extremely rare, like the Knysna (or Cape) seahorse. These tiny ocean inhabitants are adorable, yes, but also play a vital role in the marine ecosystem. It is also the only seahorse in the world that’s endangered. This specific species is found only […]

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NEW “COFFEE” ON THE BLOCK!

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It is winter and as locals, we are always looking for a nice new spot to visit and ‘support locals’! As the world ebbs and flows we thought of putting this list of new & old Coffee Shops together. There are some great new options across town, but we have not forgotten to mention the […]

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What’s on in Knysna – Summer 2020

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To all our wonderful guests and friends. Thank you for staying with us this December. We look forward to seeing you! We made you a list of what is happening in Knysna this December. We will keep this post updated as new information becomes available. CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND DINNER Papillon at the Heritage. Three-course menu. […]

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