"Lily Pond combined for us fantastic service in a special location. Our three teenage children were welcomed just as much as everybody else, despite the fact that all other visitors were couples. The Garden Room was delightful, the food and wine met our exacting standards and we recommend it highly..."

"Lily Pond combined for us fantastic service in a special location. Our three teenage children were welcomed just as much as everybody else, despite the fact that all other visitors were couples. The Garden Room was delightful, the food and wine met our exacting standards and we recommend it highly."

"We were really impressed with the lodge. The surroundings and the facilities were all faultless. The staff were friendly and incredibly helfpul, helping us to plan our days activities. We felt thoroughly pampered throughout our stay. Dinner was well prepared and served in lovely surroundings startin..."

"We were really impressed with the lodge. The surroundings and the facilities were all faultless. The staff were friendly and incredibly helfpul, helping us to plan our days activities. We felt thoroughly pampered throughout our stay. Dinner was well prepared and served in lovely surroundings starting with drinks in front of a roaring fire.

A really nice touch was on chilly evenings to find a hot water bottle warming the bed.

Cannot recommend it highly enough - and such good value. "

"Excellent!"

"The best stay we found on our Garden Route Trip. Wished to have booked more than just one night, to have a chance to get deeper into the Lily Pond mode. Ambiance, interior, kitchen, hosts - everything top class. We will come again - longer. "

"We spent two nights here to chill out after a hectic but enjoyable few days on safari. It was much better than our wildest dreams and the setting, accommodation, welcome and culinary delights were above the norm.

We would happily recommend Lily Pond to anyone."

"After seaside setting for Knysna and Plettenburg to relax in the country was just right. The accommodation was first class as was the food.The atmosphere on the estate was mirrored by the friendliness of the staff. The whole location is fascinating and the Tsitsikamma National Park is worth spending..."

"After seaside setting for Knysna and Plettenburg to relax in the country was just right. The accommodation was first class as was the food.The atmosphere on the estate was mirrored by the friendliness of the staff. The whole location is fascinating and the Tsitsikamma National Park is worth spending time in."

"We have travelled a great deal all over the world - and stayed in many many hotels. A few poor ones, many okay ones, plenty of good ones, lots of very good ones, several excellent ones and very occasionally GREAT ones. Great hotels are very good or excellent hotels with a great deal of charm - and..."

"We have travelled a great deal all over the world - and stayed in many many hotels. A few poor ones, many okay ones, plenty of good ones, lots of very good ones, several excellent ones and very occasionally GREAT ones. Great hotels are very good or excellent hotels with a great deal of charm - and Lily Pond is awash with charm (as well as having lovely rooms, beautiful grounds, efficient and courteous staff, splendid wining and dining). It comes someplace in our top 5 for the sheer pleasure of being there - maybe even top 3!

It was delightful. We loved it. Can't think of a criticism - oh, yes, no After Shampoo Conditioner! We wish it were closer so we could come again soon, and will certainly recommend it with all our heart to anyone visiting the Western Cape."

"We spent 2 days at Lily Pond Country lodge, the food was superb. The location is excellent, easy driving distance to Nature's valley, Plettenberg Bay and Storms river mouth. The garden suites are well appointed, very comfortable and the views of the gardens and lily ponds are beautiful. We highly..."

"We spent 2 days at Lily Pond Country lodge, the food was superb. The location is excellent, easy driving distance to Nature's valley, Plettenberg Bay and Storms river mouth. The garden suites are well appointed, very comfortable and the views of the gardens and lily ponds are beautiful. We highly recommend this establishment, and would return at the drop of a hat.









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"If you are a busy professional and are looking for some peace and quiet, not very far from home, affordable, with wonderful hosts, superb food and friendly but unobtrusive staff, then Lily Pond Cottage is just what you are looking for.

Nestled on the edge of the serene, indigenous Tsitsika..."

"If you are a busy professional and are looking for some peace and quiet, not very far from home, affordable, with wonderful hosts, superb food and friendly but unobtrusive staff, then Lily Pond Cottage is just what you are looking for.

Nestled on the edge of the serene, indigenous Tsitsikamma forests, Lily Pond offers a tranquil retreat for even the most intrepid city slicker. It is the perfect synergy of modern Africa, infused with Mexican and Tuscan arcitectural influences, set on the banks of the most beautiful lily ponds. While away the day on beautiful wooden decks, watching the myriad bird species come and go. Sit back and unplug, or take a jaunt on the local meander to discover local trade including African art, raku pottery, mohair mills, wine farms, elephant, monkeys, exotic birds and snakes and of course there is a theatre!

Plet is just 20 minutes away if you can't resist a bit of a shop and Storms River adventures offer a superb selection for the more outdoor-oriented. We recommend the canopy tours which was truly awesome. The Storms river estuary is a twenty minute drive away and opens onto the most magnificent beach.

Lily Pond gets our thumbs up for modern luxury in the heart of nature. Ten out of ten to Niels and Margret for creating the perfect retreat. In one word, Lily Pond is fabulous!"