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Masescha Country Retreat

Masescha Country Retreat Self-catering accommodation in Plettenberg Bay Western Cape

Description

MASESCHA COUNTRY ESTATE

Masescha means Hidden: the ‘Hidden’ valley

The experience of Masescha is peace, quiet and tranquillity. Here, guests are assured of a relaxing and restful stay, they sleep well and enjoy the delightful environment in clean, well-equipped facilities.

We are situated 15 minutes from Knysna and 10 minutes from Plettenberg Bay in the Riviera of Southern Africa. Our Country Estate is in the heart of the Garden Route within close proximity to all the many tourist attractions in this world-renowned area.

Set on 12 hectares of land, a meander around the garden can lead you over the Boskop River winding through the Estate and into the cool indigenous forest revealing abundant bird life, ferns, fynbos and flora. The cottages are nestled into well-stocked, established rolling garden and lawn with some lovely specimen trees. Our large swimming pool is enjoyable for either a cooling dip on hot days or for an energetic few lengths before breakfast. For Birdwatchers there is such a huge variety of bird life which would keep any enthusiast content (see separate Birdwatching page) - so don’t forget your binoculars. There are seven picturesque water dams, three of which are stocked with Tilapia for the fishing enthusiast so you might like to try your luck and bring your fishing rod (also available for hire). Baboons are often heard in the forest and we receive regular visits from the Vervet Monkeys. Bushbuck and other deer have also been spotted as occasional visitors through the garden.

The majestic forest backdrop is a scenic delight suitable for families or couples looking for a restful and rejuvenating break. A true haven of tranquillity.

Accommodation

Above by way of a short steep staircase is a bedroom with two single beds leading onto a veranda giving fantastic views over the gardens, dams and forest. The open sunny veranda lends itself to late morning breakfasts and sundowners.

 Our guest cottages are well separated throughout the garden, each having their own individual character and have been renovated to include all the conveniences of your own home. All accommodation is regularly serviced and each fully equipped for self-catering. The kitchens are stocked with crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and pots and pans, and the bedrooms and bathrooms have already been prepared with linen, towels and toiletries. A welcome selection of tea and coffee are provided on arrival. Each unit also has its own outdoor braai facility. For those lazy days, upon request, a scrumptious full English breakfast may be served on our main decked terrace overlooking the views.

Birdsong House – For Sole Use (Sleeps up to 10)

The original 120 year old farmhouse with stinkwood ceilings. On the ground floor is the lounge/dining area (with DSTV and DVD), a cosy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with large 5-burner gas oven and washing machine. There is a master bedroom with queen sized bed and en-suite with bath, shower and toilet. Also downstairs is another double bedroom and single bedroom with adjacent toilet and shower room. A short steep staircase upstairs offers 5 single beds within 2 bedrooms and a toilet/shower room in between.

 

Outside is a large partially covered braai area and brick paved terrace with patio furniture overlooking the valley and forest.

 Sunbird Cottage (Sleeps up to 4)

Romantically furnished in a modern style, this brick cottage is nestled in its own private garden with brick built braai.  The lounge/dining area has a double sleeper couch, DSTV with DVD and adjacent fully fitted kitchen with gas oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board.  The separate bedroom has a queen sized double bed with en-suite shower room/toilet.  Room heaters are fitted

It is built on level ground and is easily accessible. Sunbird overlooks the swimming pool and down into the valley with its lawns and lush vegetation.

Self Catering Rooms

Gazania

This spacious open plan room has a Mexican pine queen sized double bed with en-suite shower room/toilet.  Facilities include DSTV, countertop oven with integrated hotplate, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and room heater.  Fully equipped with all crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots, linen, towels and toiletries.  Outside it has a wooden deck/patio sitting area with braai.

Lavender

A smaller budget room with 2 single beds and en-suite shower room/toilet.  Facilities include microwave, countertop oven with separate hotplate, fridge, kettle, toaster and room heater.  Fully equipped with all crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots, linen, towels and toiletries.  Outside it has a wooden deck/patio with additional side patio sitting area and braai.

Haven Cottage (Sleeps up to 6)

A delightfully quaint cottage. This 40 year old home has exposed wooden beams and decorative stencilled painted floors to the kitchen and lounge. The low ceilings enhance its cosy atmosphere.

Downstairs offers a fully fitted kitchen with gas cooker, toilet/shower room, lounge/dining room with DSTV and a double sleeper couch and separate queen sized bedroom. The lounge leads onto a sunny wooden deck with patio furniture and brick built braai facilities.

Bed and Breakfast Rooms

Valley View

A new modern and comfortable room with queen sized double bed and en-suite shower room/toilet, room heater, coffee and tea making facilities.  Linen, towels and toiletries provided.  It has its own private entrance and terrace sitting area overlooking the dams, gardens and majestic forest.

 

Masescha Country Retreat

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Attractions

BIRDWATCHING

On a holiday to Masescha made by Mr John Wilson and friends from the UK the following birds were seen in and around the property between the
8th and 11th October 2007:

African Fish Eagle
Forest Buzzard
Black-headed Oriole
Knysna Lourie
Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow
Greater Striped Swallow
Fork-tailed Drongo
African Dusky Flycatcher
Olive Pigeon
Yellow Billed Duck (flew over)
Egyptian Goose
Cape White Eye
Fiscal Flycatcher
Fiscal Shrike
Cape Weaver
Olive Thrush
White Rumped Swift
African Turtle Dove
Spur-winged Goose (flew over)
Hadeda
Cape Bulbul
Black-headed Heron
Purple Heron (flew over)
African Black Swift
White Breasted Cormorant
Black Saw-wing Swallow
European Starling

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TGCSA Star Grading

3 Star

Facilities

Our guest cottages are well separated throughout the garden, each having their own individual character and have been renovated to include all the conveniences of your own home. All accommodation is regularly serviced and each fully equipped for self-catering. The kitchens are stocked with crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and pots and pans, and the bedrooms and bathrooms have already been prepared with linen, towels and toiletries. A welcome selection of tea and coffee are provided on arrival. Each unit also has its own outdoor braai facility. For those lazy days, upon request, a scrumptious full English breakfast may be served on our main decked terrace overlooking the views.


Prebooked homemade dinner is available on request.
Heaters are available for use in winter within each cottage.

Haven Cottage (Sleeps up to 6)

A delightfully quaint cottage. This 40 year old home has exposed wooden beams and decorative stencilled painted floors to the kitchen and lounge. The low ceilings enhance its cosy atmosphere.

Downstairs offers a fully fitted kitchen with gas cooker, toilet/shower room, lounge/dining room with DSTV and a double sleeper couch and separate queen sized bedroom. The lounge leads onto a sunny wooden deck with patio furniture and brick built braai facilities.

Above by way of a short steep staircase is a bedroom with two single beds leading onto a veranda giving fantastic views over the gardens, dams and forest. The open sunny veranda lends itself to late morning breakfasts and sundowners.

Birdsong House – For Sole Use (Sleeps up to 10)

The original 120 year old farmhouse with stinkwood ceilings. On the ground floor is the lounge/dining area (with DSTV and DVD), a cosy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with large 5-burner gas oven and washing machine. There is a master bedroom with queen sized bed and en-suite with bath, shower and toilet. Also downstairs is another double bedroom and single bedroom with adjacent toilet and shower room. A short steep staircase upstairs offers 5 single beds within 2 bedrooms and a toilet/shower room in between.

Weddings

 Create your fairytale wedding …

 A spectacular majestic forest and garden backdrop …

A thatched lapa by the koi pond …

A stretch tent over the elevated deck for up to 70 people …

 To include catering, bar, flowers, photography / videography (a photographer's haven), music, cake …

 

Other available services are:-

  • Airport Transfers
  • 4 x 4 Tours
  • Day Tours
  • Visits to Game Reserves
  • Massage
  • Baby-sitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Board Games
  • Fishing Rod Hire
  • DVD Hire
  • Internet Access
  • Fax Facility
  • Children's Play Area

Directions

From Plettenberg Bay take the N2 towards Knysna. After 8kms pass the Knysna Elephant Park on the right and the Wolf Sanctuary on the left and after a further 500m is a Masescha sign to turn right. Follow the road until you reach some white painted pillars and we are the middle entrance. From Knysna take the N2 towards Plettenberg Bay and after 15kms pass the Garden of Eden on the left, the Sasol filling station on the right then further down on the left you will see some very large polytunnels and our sign to turn left is at the end of these tunnels. Follow the road until you reach some white painted pillars and we are the middle entrance.