Purple Heron

Purple Heron is a new, 4 star luxury guest house, situated right on the river, on The Island in Sedgefield, 20 minutes from Knysna and close to all the wonderful activities offered on the Garden Route.

It has 3 large, double, en-suite rooms and 2 extra large, luxury suites with their own lounges which can be used to accommodate children if required. All upstairs rooms open onto sun-decks. The only downstairs room is subtly designed to accommodate disabled or frail guests and has ramp access to the garden. All rooms have TV, mini bars, complimentary hot drinks, electronic safes, hair dryers, percale cotton bedding and luxury towels.

Sumptuous breakfasts are served on the verandah or in the breakfast room from where visitors can enjoy views of the river and of the prolific birdlife in the garden. A bicycle, a single and a double canoe are available free of charge for guests to use.

Light meals, picnics and barbecues are available on request and special diets (allergy, vegetarian, diabetic, low salt/fat, halaal) can be catered for.

Wireless internet access and a laundry service are offered; restaurant, golf and beauty treatment bookings, as well as airport shuttle and other travel arrangements, can be organized.

Guided, short or day tours for motor bikers can be arranged - excellent paved roads and beautiful mountain passes offer unbelievable riding. Similarly, keen birders can enjoy early morning walks into local forests and to nearby hides.