Bridgewater Manor

A lovely Colonial-style guest house choc-full of arresting and intriguing artworks and collectibles. Time spent enjoying them alone would not be wasted. But we only had 2 days to get in as much of Kynsna as we could. We arrived a little earlier than our check-in time but we were greeted very warmly by housekeeper Faith and taken straight to our room which was ready. She then showed us around the guest house which was so homely and quirky we loved it immediately. Our room and bathroom were spacious and very clean and had all we would need for a comfortable stay. The bed and pillows were so comfortable and the bed linen was clean and fresh. It would have been perfect if we had a fridge but no matter, everything else was spot on. A lovely private balcony overlooked the lagoon. Knysna is a 20 minute stroll to the waterfront where there are many places to eat, drink and shop. And a short walk on the bridge over the lagoon took you to Thesen Island - well worth a visit for eats and drinks as well. Very safe area. At breakfast we were greeted like old friends by our host Kevin - a true gentleman and fount of all local knowledge. If it's worth a visit Kevin will fill you in on the detail. Breakfast was truly excellent. A lovely dish of chilled yoghurt with fruit and cereal was on the table as we sat down followed by a hot freshly cooked selection. I highly recommend 'L'œuf à la Roseroc' - Kevin will describe! Roseroc was everything we love about privately-owned guesthouses - genuinely friendly staff and a genial, welcoming host. Tip - if staying out late at night, and why not, I recommend getting a cab back as the road up is steep and dark. We found Uber reliable but most bar/restaurant managers will book one for you. We most definitely recommend Roseroc if you're staying in Knysna.

Kevin was a very friendly host who made you feal welcome. He gave us valuable tips on planes which are worth visiting. The breakfast was just delicious., especially the omlette.

A very nice lovingly run house, we felt very comfortable. The care and tips from Kevin was unique, highly recommended.