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Situated six kilometers from Knysna central on the Phantom Pass Road and
with-in easy distance of the beaches at Brenton-on-Sea, Buffelsbay, the
Outenique Mountains and the famous Knysna Forests where elephants still roam
free.
On-site facilities include canoe, fishing boats and houseboats day rentals
and for those wishing to bring their own boats we provide moorings. Guests
are welcome to bring their own canoes or kayaks and can launch from our
jetty at Lightleys Holiday Houseboats. Fishing on the edge of the lagoon is
a favourite pass time and guests can bring their own rods or rent one from
our convenience shop. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, shaded
parking and a laundry service.
Construction on the Phantom Pass road started in 1862 and reportedly the
pass was named after the elusive white Phantom moth found in the indigenous
forests. The road links up with the Seven Passes Road named after the seven
passes negotiating the deep river valleys of the Outeniqua Mountains and is
ideal for the more energetic who wants to explore the area on mountain bike.
Phantom View River Resort is the ideal place to explore and enjoy all the
beauty and adventure activities the Garden Route has to offer.
Known as the “Crows Nest”, the conference venue can seat up to 50 delegates
comfortably. The venue offers a rustic feeling and is situated in a
beautiful garden with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon. Units
are equipped for self-catering but our off-site caterers can supply picnic
baskets, breakfast and suppers. Feeling like spoiling somebody … situated
with-in walking distance are some of the finest restaurants in Knysna.
Excellent all-year round weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for
family holidays, small tour groups, conference goers, incentives and the
unique boat-based team building breakaways.
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Upriver, Lagoon-side Log Cabins with
wide, shaded wooden decks and large entertainment areas. Fully and
luxuriously equipped, double-story, 2- and 3-bedroom units (master bedroom
and entertainment areas on entrance level; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms downstairs.
All bedrooms en-suite; all have river views. All Cabins have Weber and gas
barbecues, mini libraries and televisions with entertainment channels).
Direct access to the Knysna River and Lagoon for birding and all water
sports. On-site equipment hire (canoes, riverboats, houseboats and fishing
rods). Walk-on mooring for private boats. Guest facilities include swimming
pool, shaded parking and laundry service. Delivered-to-your-door breakfast
picnic baskets by arrangement. Quiet position 6 km from Knysna Central and a
short drive from shops, restaurants beaches, forests, mountains, nature
reserves and at least ten top-flight golf courses. Excellent all-year-round
weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for family holidays, small
tour groups, incentives and our unique boat-based team building breakaways.
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2 and 3-
bedroom, double storey, self-catering log cabins
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Every bedroom
with its own bathroom, bedside radio and hairdryer
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Main entrance,
master bedroom, living room, kitchen and main deck on upper storey in
all cabins; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and second deck downstairs;
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Open plan
lounges and kitchens equipped with microwaves, double fridges, fans,
heaters, TV’s with M-Net (entertainment channels)
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Portable
wood-fired and gas barbeques on decks
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Covered wooden
decks with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon, Knysna River and
Outeniqua Mountains
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Shaded parking
(1 carport per cabin)
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Complimentary
tea and coffee.
The
two and three bedroom wooden log chalets are well appointed with wide shaded
wooden verandas and large entertainment areas. All the bedrooms are en-suite
and each chalet has a Weber and gas barbeque and television sets.
The
mostly indigenous gardens are well maintained with an abundance of beautiful
bird life. Sit on your balcony and watch the kingfishers catch their next
meal in front of you while sipping on an ice cold glass of champagne. During
early autumn the display of spoonbills, egrets and cormorants wading in the
shallows of the salt marshes in front of the property are breathtaking. And
if you are lucky you could here the cry of our resident pair of Fish Eagles
nesting on the ridge above the chalets. |
