"Everything was perfect. Colleen welcomed us and allowed us to check in earlier. She was so helpful with giving us directions and tourist attractions to visit. The breakfast was top class!

Colleen and her husband were both very helpful and constantly making sure we were not bored. Wish we cou..."

"Everything was perfect. Colleen welcomed us and allowed us to check in earlier. She was so helpful with giving us directions and tourist attractions to visit. The breakfast was top class!

Colleen and her husband were both very helpful and constantly making sure we were not bored. Wish we could have stayed with them longer.

I will definitely return to their Guest House any day!!! "

"This is Petunia and I would like to let you know that me and my boyfriend stay at Hide-Away Guest House was very fruitfull.

The hostess was so kind and welcomed us plus also made us feel at home from the moment we arrived on Friday night.

The hostess and her husband gave us some guidel..."

"This is Petunia and I would like to let you know that me and my boyfriend stay at Hide-Away Guest House was very fruitfull.

The hostess was so kind and welcomed us plus also made us feel at home from the moment we arrived on Friday night.

The hostess and her husband gave us some guidelines on where to go for some touring and entertainment as.Even though the weather was not friendly,we really had an amzing time and enjoyed ourselves.We are actually planning our second trip and to stay at Hide-Away Guest House.

It was a short stay and we thank Sally for her hospitality."

"This is a very professionally run establishment with very gracious and knowledgeable hosts. Well appointed and a very nice experience. Stay here and spoil yourself."

"We had a lovely stay at Hide-Away Guest House which is situated very well, just on the border of central town so within easy walking / cycling distance of all attractions, but without being in the main village. Colleen was very helpful with giving us information about the town and surrounding areas,..."

"We had a lovely stay at Hide-Away Guest House which is situated very well, just on the border of central town so within easy walking / cycling distance of all attractions, but without being in the main village. Colleen was very helpful with giving us information about the town and surrounding areas, and even assisted us with restaurant reservations. Breakfast which was served to our room patio was great. Room was comfortable and well appointed."

"Great place to stay - wonderful hosts."

"This is definitely one of the nicest places I stayed during my trip along the Garden Route. I booked a standard room but got upgraded to a room with shared balcony and lagoon view, which is stunning, especially at sunset. The house and rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with all comforts l..."

"This is definitely one of the nicest places I stayed during my trip along the Garden Route. I booked a standard room but got upgraded to a room with shared balcony and lagoon view, which is stunning, especially at sunset. The house and rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with all comforts like tv or minibar. Hosts are very friendly and make you feel really welcome. There also is a swimming pool and private parking. The guest house is located off the N2 into Knysna, when I was there (November 2009) there were a lot of road works going on in and around Knysna, including in front of the guest house, but all this didn't pose problem since it is somewhat hidden behind trees."

"We've stayed in many B&B's in the RSA over the last few years and this one definitely takes the cake! The warm personal welcome and coffee on the pool deck with the owners, the private breakfast served on the verandah whilst overlooking the Knysna lagoon and the heads are stunning. The rooms are v..."

"We've stayed in many B&B's in the RSA over the last few years and this one definitely takes the cake! The warm personal welcome and coffee on the pool deck with the owners, the private breakfast served on the verandah whilst overlooking the Knysna lagoon and the heads are stunning. The rooms are very comfortable with fully stocked bar fridge and all. The decor is superb and rooms etc. well maintained. The owners have an excellent knowledge of Knysna, what to see, where to eat, where to relax, etc."

"We really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back there in the future. Lovely accommodation and nice friendly hosts. Thank you!"

" Nice place. Fantastic view. Very gentle hosts."

"We certainly will not even think of going anywhere else when in that area again."

"We stayed 1 night at the Hide-Away guest house in May 08. On arrival our hosts greeted us in the car park and then spent time with us asking us about our journey and informing us on things to do in and around Knysna. This was a really nice touch. Our room was clean with great views over the lagoon. ..."

"We stayed 1 night at the Hide-Away guest house in May 08. On arrival our hosts greeted us in the car park and then spent time with us asking us about our journey and informing us on things to do in and around Knysna. This was a really nice touch. Our room was clean with great views over the lagoon. The only fault with Hide-Away was the noise from the N2 (approx 200 yds down the hill). This was only heard when the balcony doors were open so is only a minor grumble. "

"It was in a very good spot for the Addo park. The room was very nice and the hospitality was great."

"We were welcomed with warm towels to wash our hand and face with, made to feel very welcome in their establishment, offered assistance on places to go, things to see, but were not made to feel that they were in any way intruding. Breakfast was superb. and the room was comfortable and clean. We fee..."

"We were welcomed with warm towels to wash our hand and face with, made to feel very welcome in their establishment, offered assistance on places to go, things to see, but were not made to feel that they were in any way intruding. Breakfast was superb. and the room was comfortable and clean. We feel that Cecil and Colleen definitely set the standard to be followed on this type of accommodation and wish to commend them on their bed and breakfast. We will definitely be staying there again in the future."

"Great welcome and good location. We had an excellent room with a lovely view of the lagoon. Colleen and Cecil were a mine of useful information which greatly enhanced our stay. Our only concern was the walk back from a restaurant on the Waterfront after dark; we had been told it would be completely ..."

"Great welcome and good location. We had an excellent room with a lovely view of the lagoon. Colleen and Cecil were a mine of useful information which greatly enhanced our stay. Our only concern was the walk back from a restaurant on the Waterfront after dark; we had been told it would be completely safe but we felt uneasy when a shadowy figure appeared from the roadside. He did not actually threaten us though."

"The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Room and breakfasts were good."

"Excellent accommodation with great views over the Lagoon.

We booked for two nights but ended up staying three.

We were three people travelling and the owners could only accommodate two of us for the third night but Colleen went out of her way to find accommodation just down the road fo..."

"Excellent accommodation with great views over the Lagoon.

We booked for two nights but ended up staying three.

We were three people travelling and the owners could only accommodate two of us for the third night but Colleen went out of her way to find accommodation just down the road for the third person this again was excellent accommodation.

Great breakfast in lovely setting.

Collen and Cecil recommended some great Restaurants to eat"

"We were made extremely welcome by Colleen & Cecil. We were given fresh orange juice & warm face cloths on arrival & Colleen went to great lengths to tell us of things to do & see in & around Knysna. They were excellent hosts. Breakfast served on our bedroom balcony was a real bonus! Unfortunately we..."

"We were made extremely welcome by Colleen & Cecil. We were given fresh orange juice & warm face cloths on arrival & Colleen went to great lengths to tell us of things to do & see in & around Knysna. They were excellent hosts. Breakfast served on our bedroom balcony was a real bonus! Unfortunately we were only there for one night - nowhere near long enough. The only downside is the noise of traffic from the road below. "

"Fantastic place, close to everything you need and want. Hosts were excellent. Will definitely be back."

"Lovely place"

"We enjoyed a beautifully relaxing and enjoyable stay in Hide Away Guest House. Our hosts were so hospitable and helpful with information on the surrounding area, and provided us with luxury accommodation. We have every intention of returning in the very near future!"

"Our three-night stay at the Hide-Away was fabulous. Colleen and Cecil are charming and knowledgeable, striking a good balance between friendliness and respect for our privacy. We had the two executive rooms for our family of 5 (3 children). The rooms were gorgeous -- huge and very very comfortabl..."

"Our three-night stay at the Hide-Away was fabulous. Colleen and Cecil are charming and knowledgeable, striking a good balance between friendliness and respect for our privacy. We had the two executive rooms for our family of 5 (3 children). The rooms were gorgeous -- huge and very very comfortable. Each had its own lovely en-suite bathroom with shower. Breakfast each morning was delicious and the view of the lagoon quite spectacular. The location was perfect for us since we used Knysna as a base for day-trips and didn't feel the need to be right on the waterfront (which was about a ten minute walk from the guest house). We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again."

"We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Hide-Away. Cecil looked after us very well, with a warm friendly greeting & plenty of information on places to go to & recommended restaurants. The room was fantastic with everything you could need - the extra touch of the dressing gowns & slippers is lovely. The b..."

"We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Hide-Away. Cecil looked after us very well, with a warm friendly greeting & plenty of information on places to go to & recommended restaurants. The room was fantastic with everything you could need - the extra touch of the dressing gowns & slippers is lovely. The breakfast choice is plenty & is cooked & served very nicely. We would recommend the Hide-Away Guest house."

"Cecil and Colleen are the perfect hosts, nothing too much trouble and their advice on dining in the local restaurants invaluable. The room very comfortable and the breakfast something to look forward to. Definitely on our agenda should we find us in the region of Knysna again. A big thank you. A..."

"Cecil and Colleen are the perfect hosts, nothing too much trouble and their advice on dining in the local restaurants invaluable. The room very comfortable and the breakfast something to look forward to. Definitely on our agenda should we find us in the region of Knysna again. A big thank you. Alain & Lone, France."

"Well experienced hosts and a lovelly setting"

"Highly recommended"

"The hospitality and service exceeded my expectations"

"The name says it all. Thank you Cecil and Colleen. we had a great time and we are sure to come back..."

"Wonderful experience at a beautiful place. Cecil and Collen were wonderful hosts. Highly recommended for a stay in Knysna!"

"Very nice stay at the establishment"

"Thank you very much for your hospitality. You guys are awesome and keep up the good work."

"What a little gem. Colleen and Cecil are fantastic hosts and make you feel so welcome. Accommodation is stunning with lovely little touches to make your stay comfy. Will definitely be returning."

"We had a pleasant stay at Hide-Away Guest House and would definitely recommend to others."

"Very nice rooms in a old Victorian house. The bathroom is splendid. Spacious and very clean!
The room has all you need and even more...
The breakfast, you choose the night before, and is very delicious.

We only spent one night, but we would come back if we would stay in Knysa again..."

"Very nice rooms in a old Victorian house. The bathroom is splendid. Spacious and very clean!
The room has all you need and even more...
The breakfast, you choose the night before, and is very delicious.

We only spent one night, but we would come back if we would stay in Knysa again."

"As a widow travelling down to Cape Town with two small children the trip had to be broken up with stop overs. Travelling from East London we opted to stop over in Knysna. I am very pleased to have selected the Hide-Away Guest House. Cecil & Colleen Harding were the perfect hosts, serving us an exce..."

"As a widow travelling down to Cape Town with two small children the trip had to be broken up with stop overs. Travelling from East London we opted to stop over in Knysna. I am very pleased to have selected the Hide-Away Guest House. Cecil & Colleen Harding were the perfect hosts, serving us an excellent breakfast in the mornings. They both accommodated my young very energetic children with a smile and acceptance.

The room and bathroom was very comfortable and had everything on hand that one needed - an absolute 5 star treatment all way round.

I will most definitely stay at the Hide-Away Guest House again in the future."

"We were greeted warmly by Coleen and Cecil and made to feel welcome. Our rooms were on the second level with a great view of the lagoon, which we enjoyed each evening sitting on the deck with a glass of wine.

Their breakfast....a wonderful way to start our day!

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"Found the rooms and facilities to be of a very high standard. "

"The house was lovely, a nice room, great location. Colleen was a really nice host!"

"Since this was our first visit to the area, this was a great experience. On arrival, you are greeted by the owners. After settling down, the owners supplied us with a map of the area and advised us regarding the restaurants, boat rides, etc. She also offered to do bookings wherever we wanted it. ..."

"Since this was our first visit to the area, this was a great experience. On arrival, you are greeted by the owners. After settling down, the owners supplied us with a map of the area and advised us regarding the restaurants, boat rides, etc. She also offered to do bookings wherever we wanted it.

They are friendly and very professional and make you feel welcome. Breakfast was excellent. I will definitely like to go back!"

"Nice guesthouse in Knysna. Rooms are decorated beautifully, wooden floors, good breakfast."

"We were made very welcome by the owners- a briefing on the area, which was combined with much needed refreshment. They wanted us to enjoy the area and its amenities and nothing was too much trouble, booking us into a boat trip and a restaurant.

The room was large and overlooked the estuary...."

"We were made very welcome by the owners- a briefing on the area, which was combined with much needed refreshment. They wanted us to enjoy the area and its amenities and nothing was too much trouble, booking us into a boat trip and a restaurant.

The room was large and overlooked the estuary. It was very comfortable with a mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities. A balcony had table and chairs at which we took breakfast and enjoyed nice views each morning. We needed some laundry doing, which was attended to efficiently.

Plenty of restaurants were available at the Harbour complex, which was a 15 minute safe stroll. The owner arranged for us to visit one restaurant further away, which provided a free pickup and drop-off at the Guest House. There are boat trips and beach walks galore, but the Steam Train was not running at the current time due to landslip.

The lodge has a refreshing, small swimming pool and deck. It was closer to the main road than we expected, but the noise didn't bother us unduly.
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"Very nice guest house with a magnificient view on the Knysna bay. Rooms nicely decorated with large bathroom. Very hospitable hosts."

"Great place. Convenient to the highway and for walking into town, but quiet and secluded enough to be restful. Friendly and helpful hosts."

"First off we would never have chosen this guest house had it not been for this very efficient website with the bonus of live accommodation bookings. Hide-away was the only spot in Knysna on the website with that feature. The response from the guest house was equally speedy. Hide-Away Guest House was..."

"First off we would never have chosen this guest house had it not been for this very efficient website with the bonus of live accommodation bookings. Hide-away was the only spot in Knysna on the website with that feature. The response from the guest house was equally speedy. Hide-Away Guest House was a spoil for us. From the view to our knowledgeable and hospitable hosts. Our room was exceptionally comfortable topped with electric blankets. The key for us was the provision made for our little boy Thomas - 7 months old. Our room was upgraded without extra charge to one with a bath so that our little chap could be bathed and a camp cot was provided and he even had a sitter while we enjoyed breakfast."

"Very friendly and professional. Nice rooms with good beds and tasteful breakfast. Very clean rooms and high quality standard. Small but very clean pool. Nice view from our balcony.
Unfortunately a lot of noise from the nearby N2.







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"I am a motorcyclist who travel the country and like to relax after a day on the road. From Cape Town we traveled to Knysna, using all the back roads and after 10 hours and 700Km we eventually stopped at the Hide-Away Guest House. What a lovely reception!
The owner greeted us in the parking area ..."

"I am a motorcyclist who travel the country and like to relax after a day on the road. From Cape Town we traveled to Knysna, using all the back roads and after 10 hours and 700Km we eventually stopped at the Hide-Away Guest House. What a lovely reception!
The owner greeted us in the parking area and assisted us with the luggage. Once on the porch, next to a lovely clean pool he offered us something to drink. Before the drinks arrived we each got a cold facecloth to get the heat and sweat off our faces and hands. He left us to enjoy our drinks and then showed us to the rooms. Lovely, spacious and comfortable. A bar fridge, fully stocked, made a trip to town unnecessary. After he recommended a few good restaurants in the area we decided on a barbecue at the Guest House. Everything was ready. Firewood, plates, cutlery etc.

How much more can you ask. Good friends, a fire, something to drink, a lovely view over the lagoon and natures own music."

"I live in Scotland but you don't give me that option to select I note! Above guest house was excellent.

Cecil and Collen were charming and attentive hosts.

Large room, well furnished, comfortable big bed, extra pillows and blankets, complementary tea and coffee, mini bar: large e..."

"I live in Scotland but you don't give me that option to select I note! Above guest house was excellent.

Cecil and Collen were charming and attentive hosts.

Large room, well furnished, comfortable big bed, extra pillows and blankets, complementary tea and coffee, mini bar: large en-suite bathroom with bath robes provided.

Lovely breakfast taken on verandah outside room with view over lagoon. Welcome glass of sparkling wine. We thoroughtly enjoyed being there.

All SA accomodation was excellent from a cottage for 2 in Addo, to above, to the Whaewatchers Inn in Witsand and The Plumwood Inn in Froenshhook.
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