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The School in Rheenedal

The School in Rheenedal

Guest House in Knysna, KnysnaWestern Cape

The School in Rheenedal

Guest House in Knysna, KnysnaWestern Cape
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Capacity 12
Children No children
Rooms 4
Check in 14:00 to 19:00

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Check out 10:00
The School in Rheenedal is a beautifully restored old school and is located on an old school farm, approximately 17 km from central Knysna. The owner-run guest house offers a farm-style experience and is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Garden Route. The owner is an artist and loves collecting art, books and vinyl, all of which are available for guests to view and use.

Accommodation at The School in Rheenedal consists of 2 individually decorated rooms which can accommodate 2 guests in each, or the entire house booked as a whole which can accommodate 6 guests in total as well as a cottage. The Church Room and the Elephant Room is furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite shower in each. In addition, each room contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The School House comprises the Church room and the Elephant room together. It also comprises a third bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room and a dining area. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

Mud Cottage accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

The guest house also offers free Wi-Fi Internet and secure parking for vehicles.

The guest house can also be hired as a venue for creative workshops. Activities such as hiking, cycling and birding can also be enjoyed on the farm.
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The School in Rheenedal is a beautifully restored old school and is located on an old school farm, approximately 17 km from central Knysna. The owner-run guest house offers a farm-style experience and is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Garden Route. The owner is an artist and loves collecting art, books and vinyl, all of which are available for guests to view and use.

Accommodation at The School in Rheenedal consists of 2 individually decorated rooms which can accommodate 2 guests in each, or the entire house booked as a whole which can accommodate 6 guests in total as well as a cottage. The Church Room and the Elephant Room is furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite shower in each. In addition, each room contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The School House comprises the Church room and the Elephant room together. It also comprises a third bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room and a dining area. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

Mud Cottage accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

The guest house also offers free Wi-Fi Internet and secure parking for vehicles.

The guest house can also be hired as a venue for creative workshops. Activities such as hiking, cycling and birding can also be enjoyed on the farm.
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Features

Braai Area
Free Wifi
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Reviews (9)

9 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.6
Value for money
9.2
Service
9.8
Safety
9.4
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Map

Portion 2 of the Farm 187, Highway West Road, Rheenendal, Knysna, 6576, Western Cape
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Rooms

 1 Available

The Church Room

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 750
per night (sleeps 2)
 1 Available

Mud Cottage

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Free Standing Unit
  • King-size bed
From
R 900
per night (sleeps 2)
 1 Available
 1 Available

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More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Braai Area
Free Wifi
Facilities
  • ADSL Line
  • Braai Area
  • Guest Lounge
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Pets by Arrangement
  • Serviced On Demand
  • Free Wifi
  • Conferencing Facilities
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
Activities Nearby
  • Horse Riding
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Meal Types Offered
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement
  • Meals By Arrangement
Conferencing Facilities
  • Internet
  • Venue Up To 10 Delegates
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Off Street Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
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Price Includes
The Church Room
- Rates displayed are on a room only basis.
The Elephant Room
- Rates displayed are on a room only basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
- Breakfast is optional and an additional R150 per person.
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Child Policy:
- Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
 1 Available

The Church Room

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 750
per night (sleeps 2)
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Description

This room was part of the original school chapel. This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shower en-suite bathroom. This room also contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

- Rates displayed are on a room only basis.

House Rules

- Breakfast is optional and an additional R150 per person.
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Child Policy:
- Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This room was part of the original school chapel. This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shower en-suite bathroom. This room also contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Mud Cottage

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Free Standing Unit
  • King-size bed
From
R 900
per night (sleeps 2)
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Description

This unit accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Internet jack
  • Service on demand
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
  • Down duvets
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
House Rules

- Breakfast is optional and an additional R150 per person.
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Child Policy:
- Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This unit accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

 1 Available

The Elephant Room

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 850
per night (sleeps 2)
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Description

This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shower en-suite bathroom. The room also contains a small sitting area and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A single bed can be added if there is a 3rd person.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
Price Includes

- Rates displayed are on a room only basis.

House Rules

- Breakfast is optional and an additional R150 per person.
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Child Policy:
- Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shower en-suite bathroom. The room also contains a small sitting area and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A single bed can be added if there is a 3rd person.

 1 Available

The School House

  • Sleeps 6 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 8 000
per night (sleeps 6)
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Description

The house comprises 3 en-suite bedrooms, 2 of which has a queen-size bed and the third bedroom has a king-size bed. All bathrooms have a shower, toilet and washbasin. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room, dining facilities for 10 people and Wi-Fi access. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Dining area
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
Extras
  • Tea and coffee tray
House Rules

- Breakfast is optional and an additional R150 per person.
- Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Child Policy:
- Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The house comprises 3 en-suite bedrooms, 2 of which has a queen-size bed and the third bedroom has a king-size bed. All bathrooms have a shower, toilet and washbasin. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room, dining facilities for 10 people and Wi-Fi access. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

The School in Rheenedal is a beautifully restored old school and is located on an old school farm, approximately 17 km from central Knysna. The owner-run guest house offers a farm-style experience and is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Garden Route. The owner is an artist and loves collecting art, books and vinyl, all of which are available for guests to view and use.

Accommodation at The School in Rheenedal consists of 2 individually decorated rooms which can accommodate 2 guests in each, or the entire house booked as a whole which can accommodate 6 guests in total as well as a cottage. The Church Room and the Elephant Room is furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite shower in each. In addition, each room contains tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The School House comprises the Church room and the Elephant room together. It also comprises a third bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Other facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, a scullery, living room and a dining area. The house has a wrap-around patio with braai facilities and a large studio/workspace.

Mud Cottage accommodates 2 guests and comes equipped with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. This unit also comes equipped with a fireplace and a kitchenette fitted with a fridge and stove.

The guest house also offers free Wi-Fi Internet and secure parking for vehicles.

The guest house can also be hired as a venue for creative workshops. Activities such as hiking, cycling and birding can also be enjoyed on the farm.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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