Lairds Lodge Country Estate

$135 - $165

per person sharing

At A Glance

R2,134 - R2,609

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Plettenberg Bay Airport

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Exclusive country douse on a large estate
Breathtaking mountain views in the heart of the Garden Route
Decadent, fresh and local country cuisine
Tranquil surroundings for the perfect hideaway
Elegant and spacious suites

Overview of Lairds Lodge Country Estate

South Africa, Garden Route

Lairds Lodge Country Estate is a Cape Dutch homestead set on 24 acres of indigenous fynbos, offering great mountain views, and a secluded swimming pool. Enjoy gracious country living at this exclusive estate in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Garden Route.

Perfectly positioned between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, Lairds Lodge Country Estate offers easy access to superb beaches, hiking trails, golf courses and the ultimate dolphin and seasonal whale watching from a cruiser. When you aren’t out experiencing all that this area has to offer, kick back on your private terrace with a refreshing drink, or enjoy an invigorating dip in the swimming pool. Spend your evenings watching the chefs demonstrate their skills and enjoying delicious brandy, gin and wine tastings in the elegant Lounge.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

20 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

Bed & Breakfast

1 Oct 2026 - 19 Apr 2027

Bed & Breakfast

20 Apr 2027 - 30 Sep 2027

Bed & Breakfast

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Exclusive country douse on a large estate
Breathtaking mountain views in the heart of the Garden Route
Decadent, fresh and local country cuisine
Tranquil surroundings for the perfect hideaway
Elegant and spacious suites

Day tours

Fly fishing

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General Facilities

Relaxing days can be spent enjoying refreshing dips in the sparkling swimming pool, or soaking up the sun on one of the sun loungers nearby.

Finish off your day with a smooth night cap and cigar in the intimate cognac and cigar lounge. Wi-Fi is available to all guests.

Bar

Restaurant

Swimming pool

Dining

The Lairds Lodge Country Estate offers a delicious menu of seafood and venison, complemented with fresh herbs from the garden.

Enjoy the daily sumptuous breakfast and gourmet four-course dinners in the traditional dining room or in the charming wine cellar.

As a treat, enjoy a guided tasting in the gin bar.

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Traveller Reviews

  • N
    Nevine
    traveler

    Loved it, everything was excellent – quality food, beautiful gardens, well appointed rooms and lovely staff. It’s also in a great location.

  • JT
    Jan Topholm
    traveler

    The best place we stayed. Family hotel, nice rooms, warm welcome and cozy refreshment area. Super service, would highly recommended.

  • SY
    Stephen Youngman
    traveler

    Lairds Lodge was very comfortable and we received the most attentive service of anywhere we stayed. Their food was fantastic and the logs fires were so welcoming!

  • RH
    Robert Head
    traveler

    Superb. Excellent food and the staff extraordinary.

  • MP
    Mariana Pizarro
    traveler

    It's very nice, very charming little lodge. A fantastic ambiance. We were excellently received and the only problem we had is we did not spend much time in the lodge. We had dinner there and enjoyed a high quality meal, really excellent. And they did accommodate the kids more restrictive palate. Second night they recommended a place for dinner in Plettenberg Bay, the Fat Fish, which was fantastic. They also helped us to fill one afternoon with a fantastic visit to the Robber Nature Reserve. Thanks for the recommendation as we’ve liked the place very much.

  • AB
    Anand Bangur
    traveler

    We clearly remember initially we were reluctant to go for Lairds Lodge while booking as we found it a bit expensive but it was worth it. Is is a beautiful place – the cute little room for my daughter was the best part of her holidays and she will cherish these memories forever. Lairds lodge is definitely one of our best stays so far and highly recommended. Thanks to you for convincing us to go for it.

  • CC
    Catherine Carroll
    traveler

    Lairds – beautiful property, beautiful room, patio out back. I have never stayed at a true country estate, and this was both a learning experience and a treat. It is a bit out of the way but the staff there – again wonderful – made taxi arrangements that took us into Plettenberg for dinners (driving at night on the ‘other’ side of the road and shifting with my left hand meant I could have about a half a glass of wine and that is it… taxis were a better bet). GREAT breakfast elegantly presented every morning.

  • PI
    Patricia Irvine
    traveler

    Lairds was also so beautiful. The staff at all the hotels were so wonderful. They make you feel like you are so welcome. The food was tremendous.

  • AP
    Adele Perry
    traveler

    Thank you for such a fantastic opportunity to spend time In South Africa. This was my first visit and everthing was perfect. The accomodations were excellent and your attention to detail was superb. Our decision to hire a car allowed us to tour the country at our leisure and not feel rushed or under time constraints- a true vacation. The mapped itenerary was our lifeline to our planning. You did an amazing job for us.

  • SE
    Shadi Eskaf
    traveler

    The hotels picked were wonderful – especially the Walden House and the Lodge Lairds near Knysna. Shadi even got to do the highest bungee jump in the world and I had a very close baboon encounter near the Cape. It was a very memorable trip.

  • SM
    Shailender Mehta
    traveler

    We would highly recommend Laird’s lodge at Plett’s Bay. It’s so beautiful and the staff so friendly and helpful. We wished we could have stayed there a bit longer. The kids too had a great fun at the lodge, especially with the domestic cat and all the staff at the lodge.

  • EH
    Eileen Hunter
    traveler

    Lairds Lodge was beautiful, such attention to detail to ensure we were comfortable.

  • YH
    Yvonne Hegarty
    traveler

    Lairds Lodge, where I had what was the best 5 course gourmet dinner of the whole trip!

N
Nevine
traveler

Loved it, everything was excellent – quality food, beautiful gardens, well appointed rooms and lovely staff. It’s also in a great location.

JT
Jan Topholm
traveler

The best place we stayed. Family hotel, nice rooms, warm welcome and cozy refreshment area. Super service, would highly recommended.

SY
Stephen Youngman
traveler

Lairds Lodge was very comfortable and we received the most attentive service of anywhere we stayed. Their food was fantastic and the logs fires were so welcoming!

RH
Robert Head
traveler

Superb. Excellent food and the staff extraordinary.

MP
Mariana Pizarro
traveler

It's very nice, very charming little lodge. A fantastic ambiance. We were excellently received and the only problem we had is we did not spend much time in the lodge. We had dinner there and enjoyed a high quality meal, really excellent. And they did accommodate the kids more restrictive palate. Second night they recommended a place for dinner in Plettenberg Bay, the Fat Fish, which was fantastic. They also helped us to fill one afternoon with a fantastic visit to the Robber Nature Reserve. Thanks for the recommendation as we’ve liked the place very much.