Lairds Lodge Country Estate - Your Stay in Plettenberg Bay

Lairds Lodge Country Estate sits between Plettenberg Bay and the Langkloof Mountains. This 4-star estate has 17 rooms: Standard King or Twin, Deluxe King or Twin, and Luxury King or Twin. All rooms have air conditioning and a balcony. Some ground-floor rooms open onto a private terrace with garden access, and the Luxury rooms face a small forest pool. Each room has a private bathroom, tea and coffee making kit, and welcome treats such as cake or chocolates.

The on-site restaurant specialises in seafood and game. Dinner is a set menu that changes daily, and guests order by around 4pm. The kitchen handles vegetarian, gluten-free, and other custom dietary needs. On request, dinner can be served in the candle-lit wine cellar. Breakfast includes a buffet with fresh fruit, homemade breads, cakes, jams, and lemon curd, plus cooked dishes made to order. The bar stocks local and international drinks, and there is a cigar lounge and shaded verandas.

The estate has two outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas. A library, shared lounge, and sun terrace give guests extra places to sit. Board games are available for quiet evenings. On-site massage treatments include back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massages. Bicycle rental is available for exploring the country roads.

The lodge is 8km from Plettenberg Bay and 20km from Knysna, with signage on the N2 highway. Knysna Elephant Park is near the entrance road, and Luka wine farm is across the road for wine tasting. Robberg Nature Reserve is a 20-minute drive, and Tsitsikamma National Park works as a day trip by car. Plettenberg Bay Airport is about 10 minutes away, and George Airport is about 1 hour 13 minutes away. The hotel offers free parking and an area shuttle to nearby destinations. You will need a car to get around comfortably.

Staff can arrange airport shuttles, car hire, and laundry. A business centre with fax and photocopying is available. Concierge and tour desk staff help book local activities. Private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and room service are standard. Family services include babysitting, board games, and family rooms. Small, house-trained pets are allowed on request. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the kitchen can pack lunches for early tours.