Holiday Stays

The Milkwood Collection

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

About

The Milkwood Collection offers self-catering accommodation across five properties on the Knysna Lagoon, each with direct or near-direct beach access and scenic views.

Accommodation

Five properties range from timber chalets with private decks to villas with three to five en-suite bedrooms. Most feature fully equipped kitchens with Le Creuset cookware, living areas with lagoon views, and private or shared outdoor entertaining spaces with barbecues.

Facilities

All properties provide complimentary Wi-Fi, kayaks, paddle boards, daily housekeeping, and in-house laundry. Facilities include board games, DVDs, outdoor BBQ areas, and beach sun loungers. Select properties feature heated swimming pools, saunas, covered entertainment patios, and outdoor showers. Babysitting available on request.

Location & Surroundings

Positioned at The Heads, Knysna, on the Garden Route, 4.6 km from the Heads traffic circle via George Rex Drive. Approximately 6 hours from Cape Town, 3 hours from Gqeberha. Direct access to the Knysna Lagoon with views of iconic sandstone cliffs and Outeniqua Mountains. Nearby restaurants available.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Waterfront Chalet

Our Waterfront chalets are situated above the beachfront (about 5 metres back from the beach area). All four of our Waterfront chalets enjoy unparalleled views of the beach and lagoon. It features a f

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R5,860

Hillside Chalet

The Hillside chalets are situated amongst the Milkwood trees along the slope (about 50 metres back from the beach area) overlooking the resort. Most of our Hillside chalets afford guests panoramic vie

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R4,580

Middle Chalet

The Middle chalets are nestled between our Waterfront and Hillside chalets (10 to 20 metres from the beach area). These chalets don't offer lagoon views.

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R3,700

Curlew Chalet

Curlew is a one-bedroom, split-level chalet with an upstairs living area and a bathroom downstairs. It has a magnificent view of the lagoon. It can only accommodate two adults Please note no kids are

Double x 1
From
R4,344

Maerose Hillside Chalet

Maerose is a two-bedroomed hillside chalet that offers magnificent views of the lagoon. Unlike our standard log-cabin style, this chalet has a white-washed interior. All chalets feature a fully-equipp

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R4,580

Location

Address

The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape

Get Directions → Knysna Guide →

Directions

Located at The Heads, Knysna, 4.6 km via George Rex Drive from The Heads traffic circle. Approximately 6 hours from Cape Town; 3 hours from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Check-in for all five properties at Under Milkwood reception.

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Features

Mountain Views Lagoon Views Direct Beach Access Waterfront Location Private Beach Access Inverter Backup Power Milkwood Trees Setting Electronically Operated Gates Security Screens

Activities

Swimming Kayaking Paddleboarding

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Fireplace Laundry Service Sauna Sun Loungers Dvd Library Board Games Kayaks Firewood Babysitting Daily Housekeeping Paddle Boards Boat Moorings