Holiday Stays

Kwendalo

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Plettenberg Bay · Western Cape

About

A 16-hectare wellness farm offering accommodation in six self-catering suites, plus spa treatments, farm-to-table dining, yoga, Pilates, and bird watching in Plettenberg Bay.

Accommodation

The Manor House has six self-catering suites named after bird species. Rooms range from 1BR (sleeps 2) to 2BR (sleeps 4), with King beds (some convertible to singles), fully equipped kitchens (Sugarbird has kitchenette), shower or bath/shower combos, patios with braai, and open-plan living areas. Housekeeping every third day.

Facilities

Wellness Centre offering spa treatments and therapies; Cafe Kwendalo serves farm-to-table meals with estate-grown and locally sourced ingredients; Kwendalo Studio provides yoga and Pilates classes; extensive gardens with walking trails, bird hides overlooking wetland areas, bird blind with pond views, farm stall, and fireplace for evening gatherings.

Location & Surroundings

In Plettenberg Bay, the 16-hectare property features an ecological focus with over 120 bird species recorded on site. Walking trails are mostly flat, less than 1km, with a hill walk through coastal thicket and fynbos offering scenic views across vleis and Formosa Peak.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00

Rooms

Sugarbird

One-bedroom suite sleeping 2. Open-plan living area with en-suite shower, kitchenette (no stove), and patio with braai. King bed convertible to singles.

King x 1

Guinea Fowl & Coucal

Two-bedroom suite sleeping 4. Open-plan living area with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and patio with braai. Includes a king bed.

King x 1

Wagtail

One-bedroom suite sleeping 2. Open-plan living area with en-suite bath/shower combo, fully equipped kitchen, and patio. King bed convertible to singles.

King x 1

Kingfisher

One-bedroom suite sleeping 2. Open-plan living area with en-suite shower, fully equipped kitchen, and patio with braai. King bed convertible to singles.

King x 1

Egyptian Geese

One-bedroom suite sleeping 2. Open-plan living area with en-suite bath/shower combo, fully equipped kitchen, and patio. King bed convertible to singles.

King x 1

Coucal

One-bedroom suite sleeping 2. Open-plan living area with air conditioning, en-suite shower, and patio with braai. Two single beds.

Single x 2

Egyptian Geese Self-catering Suite

This suite has 1 bedroom that contains a king-size bed that can be converted to 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchen and living area are open-plan, and open to a patio wit

King x 1

Guinea Fowl & Coucal Self-catering Suite

This 1st floor suite has 1 air-conditioned bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The fully equipped kitchen and living area are open-plan and open to a private patio wit

King x 1 Twin x 2
From
R3,300

Kingfisher Self-catering Suite

This ground-floor suite has 1 bedroom with a king-size bed that can be converted to 2 single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The fully equipped kitchen and living area are open-plan and

King x 1
From
R2,120

Wagtail Self-catering Suite

This ground-floor suite has 1 bedroom with a king-size bed that can be converted to 2 single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower combination. The fully equipped kitchen and living ar

King x 1
From
R2,531

Sugarbird Self-catering Suite

This 1st floor suite has 1 bedroom with a king-size bed that can be converted to 2 single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette does not have a stove and living area are open-p

King x 1
From
R1,900

Location

Address

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

Plettenberg Bay Guide →
Sleeps 14

Features

Farm-to-table Dining Using Estate-grown And Locally Sourced Ingredients Regenerative Agroecology Practices And Indigenous Vegetation Restoration 8-person Bird Hide Overlooking Tributary To Rietvlei Guided Wellness And Detox Retreat Programmes Available On-site Or At Home Bi-monthly Bird Ringing And Monitoring Open To Guests

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Yoga Pilates Guided Walks Workshops Wellness Treatments Garden Exploration Retreats Bird Photography Biodanza Classes Detox And Cleanse Programmes Bird Ringing Monitoring Medicinal Dinners Raw Vegan Dining Experiences

Amenities

Braai Facilities Fireplace Bird Hides Gardens Cafe Walking Trails Farm Stall Wellness Centre Pilates Studio Yoga Studio Bird Blind