The Milkwood Collection
13 George Rex Drive The Heads, Knysna 6571 South Africa
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#4 of 26 cottages in Knysna
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Nestled amidst leafy Milkwood trees, on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon, The Milkwood Collection offers a variety of self-catering accommodation to suit everyone’s taste. Our waterfront villas, Milkwood Bay and Number Eleven offer five-star luxury with private swimming pools. For more affordable options, choose between Paquita – a villa perfectly situated on the water's edge – Horizon – a spacious family villa overlooking the bay – or one of Under Milkwood's 16 cosy two-bedroom timber chalets. Our properties are a short amble away from the famous Knysna Heads - the two impressive sandstone peaks guarding the Knysna Lagoon entrance which opens into the Indian Ocean. The Milkwood Collection is one of the few establishments in the area with direct access to the beach. The lagoon's calm and shallow shores allow safe swimming for kids and endless opportunities for water sports. The only challenge every morning is to decide between paddling a complimentary kayak or SUP board or enjoying a casual stroll across the wide stretch of beach during low tide.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Pool with view
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Canoeing
Snorkelling
Books, DVDs, music for children
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Secured parking
Complimentary tea
Water sport equipment rentals
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Water park offsite
Board games / puzzles
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
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Grade: 45 out of 100
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13 George Rex Drive The Heads, Knysna 6571 South Africa
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Very nice place and helpful staff and perfect location i stay in beautiful chalet and the view was amazing and you can barrow a kayak to for free and they can provide for you a bbq wood for free , i will be back again for sure
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear, Malbas289117, thank you so much for your lovely review and feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and certainly look forward to welcoming you back for another visit in the future.
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The overall location and also the area is beautiful. The view on the lagoon is wonderful. Also the hike to the view points close by are amazing. The indoor equipment is also very great and you have a great comfy feeling there. However, our stay was disrupted by quite loud and annoying construction works onsite close to the chalets. We have not been informed in advanced, so we were surprised. The wonderful ambience was destroyed - so that you could not really relax and enjoy. Especially, our feedback to the management was not heard and no response was given yet. Very disappointing.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Check in advance about craftsman/construction work -> nouse!
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear, Manuel R, thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed the location and views at Under Milkwood. We apologise that the on-site work caused you any inconvenience. We have passed on your comments to our General Manager.
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Fantastic location and quirky accommodation. Easy to find and for us a great stopover between Cape Town and Addo elephant reserve. The free use of SUPs and Kayak's went down well with our kids. We used the brai and wood is supplied free to use. Didn’t go to the local restaurant as it was closed in the evening.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear, Stevejscott, thank you for your wonderful feedback and review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the use of the SUPs and Kayaks. We hope to welcome you back for future visits.
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We had a very good comfortable stay for a week. Staff amazingly helpful with everything and chalets kept very clean. Facilities all very good and free use of water boards etc excellent. also closeness to other activities in the area within 50 klms. We have already booked for a further stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 16 Oct 2023
Dear, Kathleen833, thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your week stay at Under Milkwood and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit.
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We LOVED our days in the Milkwood Cottege. We were in a cottege on the hill and it had a wonderful view on the lagoon so we could see the most amazing sunsets. The property is on the water and with the low tide you can walk and the beach is huge. They have canoes and sunbeds. The cottage itself was amazing and the kitchen surprisingly fully equipped with beautiful pottery and pots. We also enjoyed a lot the position on the Head.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your detailed review and feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you got to enjoy the beauty of our lovely location in Knysna. We hope to welcome you back in the future for many visits.
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My family, including two young teens, stayed in a waterfront cabin for one night on our way through the garden route. Check-in was easy. Our host was pleasant. The cabin is compact with beautiful views out onto the estuary. It's clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a night's stay. The main bedroom is very pretty, with a large comfy bed, doors opening out onto the beach and a tree trunk growing through it. Just idyllic. There are two bathrooms which were lovely and clean. Personally, we would have preferred just one, with more space in the living area and kitchen instead, which were a little cramped, with limited comfy seating for four. We swam in the estuary, which was fresh on a winter's day, and used the kayaks, which was fun. We chose this location for the beach and it didn't disappoint on that. Throughout our stay, we felt safe and secure. If we come to Kynsna again, we'd probably stay in town, as there's not much happening at the heads. All in all, it was a pleasant stay. Thank you. On the downside, not much privacy outside as close to other cabins and opens out onto shared pathway. There are out of date signs up in the cabin about water and power usage, perhaps time to update? The main back door key was broken, and as we'd already called reception to fix a non-functioning safe, we left it and used the door in the bedroom instead. The parking space is VERY tight, with nowhere to turn and a steep incline to navigate. We had a standard sized car, but when everyone else was also parked, it was tricky. I'm sure we woke everyone doing a 10 point turn early in the morning to get out, slightly fraught in a hire car. Perhaps offer secure parking up the hill as well? …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Parking is tight, bring a modest vehicle.
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Responded 27 Sept 2023
Dear Andyjanec, thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to send us your review and we hope to continue improving so we can offer the best experience to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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We absolutely love staying at Undermilkwood especially in the Bayview. We love the views from the cottage, the privacy, relaxing on the balcony & the clean & well equipped cottage too. We always spend a lot of time down at the beach, whether is standup paddling or doing low tide walks. We will be back again!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 24 Aug 2023
Dear, Jess, thank you so much for taking the time to review on Trip Advisor. We love welcoming you guys back each time and looking for to the next visit!
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A very kind welcome in a warm place! Everything was perfect and we were happy to spend a night in this chalet with our young daughter! Rooms are very comfortable. We’ll book it again if we come back in South Africa!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 10 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we are so pleased you and your family had a great stay at Under Milkwood and we certainly look forward to welcoming you back in the future for a longer visit.
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The accommodation was fantastic The service was brilliant, People are helpful and friendly The Beachfront activities are great What a place to be to just relax and unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Bay
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 17 May 2023
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your birthday with us...we hope we can make it a yearly birthday stay tradition!
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I stayed in a waterfront apartment for 2 nights this week and felt that I had arrived in paradise. The views are spectacular, the comfort supreme and every facility has been catered for. Quiet, comfortable , organized and spectacular setting. I couldn't have been happier !!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: For dinner, go-to Blend Restaurant about 500 meters back before the Thesen Island turnoff....
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Responded 17 May 2023
Hi there, James, thanks again for your feedback. We genuinely hope we get to welcome you back again soon!
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PRICE RANGE
US$78 - US$104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeKnysna
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Milkwood Collection
Which popular attractions are close to The Milkwood Collection?
Nearby attractions include Knysna Heads (0.5 km), Brenton on Sea (3.9 km), and Knysna Lagoon (3.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Milkwood Collection?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, airport transportation, and barbeque facilities.
Which room amenities are available at The Milkwood Collection?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and an additional bathroom.
What food & drink options are available at The Milkwood Collection?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Milkwood Collection?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Milkwood Collection?
Conveniently located restaurants include Freshline Fisheries, The Drydock Food Co, and 34 South.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Milkwood Collection?
Yes, guests have access to a pool with a view during their stay.
Does The Milkwood Collection have airport transportation?
Yes, The Milkwood Collection offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Milkwood Collection?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to The Milkwood Collection?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St George's Anglican Church (4.6 km).
Does The Milkwood Collection have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.