Fynbos Ridge Country House and Cottages is one of Greatest Africa's most well loved destinations along the Garden Route.  Located a 5 hour drive from Cape Town, Fynbos Ridge Country House and Cottages is situated in between Kynsna and Plettenberg Bay, within a short distance from the beautiful beaches of Plettenberg Bay.

Fynbos Ridge Country House Patio

Fynbos Ridge Country and Cottages

Fynbos Ridge Country House boasts 3 hectares of indigenous garden, registered as part of the national conservancy, and surrounded by beautiful perfumed fynbos, along with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

The Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages is a large contemporary Cape Dutch design guesthouse which offering 4 Luxury Double Rooms and 1 Superior Luxury Double, and each room is equipped with a full en-suite bathroom. The most delicious full breakfasts are served every morning by the owners Liz and Brian, who pride themselves on their cuisine using local and often home grown organic ingredients. Dinners can even be arrangement by prior booking in the alfresco dining room. Both the formal and informal lounges at Fynbos Ridge Country House have log fireplaces, and there is a long outdoor patio where guests can enjoy mountain views, whilst having their breakfasts and dinners in summer.

Fynbos Ridge Cottages also offers a self catering aspect and consists of 1 Studio Apartment as well as 3 two bedroomed cottages. Each spacious cottage is well equipped, with two bathrooms, and sleeps up to 5 people in luxury and comfort. The Studio/Apartment, a spacious (70 sq meters) north facing apartment is suitable for two guests and is located on the first floor of the main Country House, with its own separate entrance and balcony from which to appreciate the uninterrupted mountain views. The organic herb and vegetable garden is also available to all self-catering guests, who are welcome to pick their own salads.

Fynbos Ridge Country House Suite

Fynbos Ridge Country House Bathroom

Fynbos Ridge Country House Attractions

The surrounding region is blessed with mountains, lakes, forests, the Kynsna Elephant Sanctuary, lagoons and beaches. This is a paradise for all nature lovers and outdoor activity fundi and adventurer. Some of the best beaches in the region are also to found on the Garden Route both at Plett (as its locally referred to) and Buffels Bay. If you enjoy mountain biking, bird-watching, sailing, scuba-diving, sky-diving, micro-lighting, horse-riding, canoeing, fishing, bungey-jumping, treetop canopy tours, swimming, tennis, golf and hiking, then this is the place for you.

Once you have had your fill of local activities and would like to unwind with a gourmet experience, both Knysna and Plett offer a plethora of fine and casual dining restaurants.

Greatest Africa was founded in the Greater Cape Area of South Africa, and offers private wine tours in the exquisite Cape Region. Our exclusive tours are guided by boutique wine producer Richard Hilton, of Richard Hilton Vineyards, who is also the founder and MD of Greatest Africa.

Garden Route Estuary