Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Garden Route » N2 Route » KnysnaPhantom ViewSelf Catering Cabin Accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South AfricaDescriptionSituated on the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon with uninterupted views of the lagoon, the river and the Outeniqua Mountains. Our two and three bedroom wooden log chalets are well appointed with wide shaded wooden verandahs and large entertainment areas. All the bedrooms are en-suite and each chalet has a Weber and gas barbeque, mini libaries and television sets. On-site facilities include canoe, fishing boats and houseboats day rentals and for those wishing to bring their own boat we provide moorings. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, shaded parking and a laundry service. Situated six kilometres from Knysna central and with-in easy distance of the beaches at Brenton-on-Sea, Buffelsbay, the Outenique Mountains and the famous Knysna Forests where elephants still roam free.Phantom View River Resort is the ideal place to explore and enjoy all the beauty and adventure activities the Garden Route has to offer.Known as the “Crows Nest” our conference venue can seat up to 40 delegates comfortably. Our venue offers a rustic feeling and is situated in a beautiful garden with views of the Knysna Lagoon.Our units are equipped for self-catering but our off-site caterers can supply picnic baskets, breakfast and suppers. Excellent all-year round weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for family holidays, small tour groups, conference goers, incentives and our unique boat-based team building breakaways. Lightleys Holiday Houseboats We’ll show you how to pilot your boat and how to navigate around the Lagoon and make you Captain Of Your Own Holiday. Because, whether you choose catered or self-catered charters, you’ll be free to explore the safe, tranquil waters of the Knysna Lagoon. Our 6-berth aluminium-hulled Aquachalets and newly-built 4-berth GRP Leisure Liners come complete with bedding, galleys (with fridges and gas stoves), ‘heads’ (shower rooms with chemical toilets) and portable barbecues. And our shore facility offers spacious ablution blocks and an indoor/outdoor conference and functions venue. For holiday-makers, houseboating is your accommodation - and it’s your entertainment. For honeymooners, it’s romance. And for business people, it’s an unusual conference or team building opportunity. With Lightleys Holiday Houseboats you’ll enjoy all the pleasures of boating - and you’ll have the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route.
Accommodation
Phantom View River Resort Accommodation Upriver, Lagoon-side Log Cabins with wide, shaded wooden decks and large entertainment areas. Fully and luxuriously equipped, double-story, 2- and 3-bedroom units (master bedroom and entertainment areas on entrance level; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms downstairs. All bedrooms en-suite; all have river views. All Cabins have Weber and gas barbecues, mini libraries and televisions with entertainment channels). Direct access to the Knysna River and Lagoon for birding and all water sports. On-site equipment hire (canoes, riverboats, houseboats and fishing rods). Walk-on mooring for private boats. Guest facilities include swimming pool, shaded parking and laundry service. Delivered-to-your-door breakfast picnic baskets by arrangement. Quiet position 6 km from Knysna Central and a short drive from shops, restaurants beaches, forests, mountains, nature reserves and at least ten top-flight golf courses. Excellent all-year-round weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for family holidays, small tour groups, incentives and our unique boat-based team building breakaways. - 2 and 3- bedroom, double storey, self-catering log cabins
- Every bedroom with its own bathroom, bedside radio and hairdryer
- Main entrance, master bedroom, living room, kitchen and main deck on upper storey in all cabins; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and second deck downstairs;
- Open plan lounges and kitchens equipped with microwaves, double fridges, fans, heaters, TV’s with M-Net (entertainment channels)
- Portable wood-fired and gas barbeques on decks
- Covered wooden decks with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon, Knysna River and Outeniqua Mountains
- Shaded parking (1 carport per cabin)
- Complimentary tea and coffee.
Attractions- Bird Watching
- Quad biking
- Canoe Hire
- Fishing Boat hire
- Houseboats
- Horse Riding
- Paragliding
- Abseiling
- Scuba Diving
- Hiking Trails
- Fishing
- Bungy Jumping
- Canopy Tours
- Beer tasting
- Township Tours
- Kloofing
  
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TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesConference INTRODUCTION Lightleys Holiday Houseboats and Phantom View River Resort now offer the perfect venue for small conferences, corporate breakaways, unusual team builds and functions: - Magnificent views of the Knysna Lagoon, the Knysna River and the distant Outeniqua Mountains.
- Excellent conferencing and meeting venues to accommodate a maximum of 50 delegates.
- For accommodation chose from our fleet of self-drive houseboats or our luxury log-style Lagoon-side chalets.
- A vast range of on and off-site activities, including team building.
- On the banks of the Knysna Lagoon, 5 km from central Knysna.
- Knysna is a cosmopolitan lagoonside town, twice voted as South Africa’s favourite holiday destination.
- Centrally situated along the Garden Route coastline, Knysna is just 500km from Cape Town and 260km from Port Elizabeth. The nearest airport is 70km away in George.
- With-in easy distance of the beaches at Brenton-on-Sea, Buffelsbay, the Outeniqua Mountains and the famous Knysna Forests.
CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES Two conference rooms - for 20 and 25 people - can be combined to accommodate a maximum of 50 delegates. Total seating capacity area (80 Sq.m) - 40 - U-shape
- 50 - School room
- 50 - Banquet
The conference room is equipped with: - Wireless internet connection
- Airconditioning
- Overhead data projector
- DVD player
- Pull-down screen
- Flip charts
- Other equipment upon arrangement
CONFERENCING RATES
We offer exceptional package deals designed to make hosting conferences both cost-effective and hassle-free. See the package listed below for an overview of what each one offers. Please contact us for more information or to discuss a tailor-made package to meet your unique requirements. Our Full Day Conference Package - Full Day Venue Hire
- Three tea/ coffee & biscuit breaks
- Waters & Mints
- Lunch
Accommodation Facilities Log Cabins: - 2- and 3-bedroom, double storey, self-catering log cabins
- Every bedroom with its own bathroom, bedside radio and hairdryer
- Main entrance, master bedroom, living room, kitchen and main deck on upper storey in all cabins; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and second deck downstairs;
- Open plan lounges and kitchens equipped with microwaves, double fridges, fans, heaters, TV’s with M-Net (entertainment channels);
- Portable wood-fired and gas barbeques on decks;
- Covered wooden decks with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon, Knysna River and Outeniqua Mountains;
- Shaded parking (1 carport per cabin);
- Complimentary tea and coffee.
Site Facilities: - Swimming pool
- Laundry
- Private boat moorings
- Houseboat, fishing boat, canoe & fishing tackle hire (Lightleys Holiday Houseboats on site)
Catering: - Delivered-to-your door breakfast, lunch or supper picnic baskets by arrangement
- Cooked meals by arrangement with outside caterer
DirectionsAll guests checking in at Phantom View River Resort must kindly please report to our Lightleys offices.
From Port Elizabeth
- Follow the N2 past Plettenberg Bay through to Knysna
- Travel straight through Knysna
- Once through Knysna follow the scenic N2 for approx. 5km
- Once you have crossed the White Bridge that crosses over the Lagoon, turn right
- Sign board reads Brenton-on-sea/Belvedere
- You will see Lightleys Jetty’s on your right and our offices are directly opposite.
Approx. distance from Port Elizabeth 285km
From Cape Town
- Follow the N2 all the way to the Knysna Area
- Just before crossing the lagoon, on the White Bridge turn to left
- Sign board reads Brenton-on-sea/Belvedere
- You will see Lightleys Jetty’s on your right and our offices are directly opposite.
Approx. distance from Cape Town 530km
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