Head over Hills

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Head over Hills

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

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Experience world-class service at Head over Hills

Head over Hills is an exclusive retreat in Knysna. Set on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads, this well-appointed guest house has a heated swimming pool. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a private balcony. There is also a small SMEG fridge in the room, and the en suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. You can enjoy a sea view from each room, while other rooms also offer a mountain view. At Head over Hills the kitchen will prepare a traditional South African barbecue or a la carte menu, organised with prior notice. The property also has a wide selection of hand-picked South African wines and a walk-in wine cellar. Other facilities offered at Head over Hills include free WiFi throughout, and free parking. Head over Hills is 3 km from Pezula Golf Club, 5.6 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach and 8.6 km from Simola Golf Course.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Knysna, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nickola
    Botswana Botswana
    “"Our stay was overall outstanding, thanks to the incredibly friendly and accommodating staff—especially Webster and TC—who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The views from the hotel were stunning, and the meals were great. A...”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful views and location, clean, great food and friendly, attentive staff - would definitely stay again”
  • Breytenbach
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great location, beautiful sunsets, excellent food and friendly staff”
  • Akhona
    South Africa South Africa
    “The vistas at Head Over Hills are truly breathtaking and remain timeless. The infinity pool is exceptional, and the cuisine is delightful. The staff members are exceptionally accommodating, ensuring that all our needs were met. I’m certainly...”
  • Sali_n
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast,location in general,how all the team went out of their way to give excellent service,bar”
  • Shaun
    South Africa South Africa
    “I LOVED the croissants...they are Devine. Dinner was fine, but the menu is limited. For a small establishment I got to understand why the dinner menu was so limited in choice.”
  • Chandré
    South Africa South Africa
    “The sea and mountain views were amazing. It's also very secluded. The staff were friendly and easy to get along with. We will definitely be rebooking again :)”
  • Kholofelo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Perfectly situated with Breathtaking views every single day. The staff were super polite and attended to all requests. Food was great too.”
  • Martin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This is a very stylish property situated on the edge of the cliff giving it tremendous views of the ocean. The staff were kind and helpful and looked after us without hovering over our shoulders. Dinner was excellent and the cook does a great job....”
  • Asanda
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very classy place that could be cleaner...the wooden blinds need touch ups and regular dust removal n polish. The skirting the same especially on the bed sides...I suffer allergies, dust annoys me. There is no need to start cleaning around 7am...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 142 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

At Head over Hills luxury retreat we are very passionate about golf. Head over Hills is proud corporate partners with Pezula Championship Golf course and therefore we can offer our guests a discounted rate.

Property information

Head over Hills is a unique 5 Star luxury retreat situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna heads. All our guests are swept away with the spectacular view. The establishment was built for a family holiday house but turned into a guest house a few years later.

Neighbourhood information

Head over Hills is located in the Coney Glen Area on the famous eastern Head. You can easily walk down to the beach or to the close by East Head Café for a delicious lunch.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Swedish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Head over Hills takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 12:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Head over Hills in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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