A small stone house with castle-like battlements sits by the beach, surrounded by greenery—a unique luxury vacation rental beneath a towering palm tree and hillside.

Villas / South Africa / Craighross Castle

Craighross Castle

Knysna, South Africa

Built almost a century ago into a forested cove, this remote seaside castle looks onto a near-private stretch of white-sand beach. With the warm Indian Ocean just meters from its tiered stone battlements, which feature alfresco dining areas, this truly unique home will certainly play host to a once-in-a-lifetime stay. It's truly a remarkable place to explore.‍

Accommodates 14
Bedrooms 7
En-Suite Bathrooms 6
Guest Bathrooms 1

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A stone castle-like luxury villa rental with crenellated walls sits near a sandy beach, surrounded by dense green hillside vegetation.

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A stone building with castle-like battlements, open rooms, outdoor seating, and lounge chairs—this luxury vacation rental sits against a lush green hillside.

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Wicker and wooden dining set on a patio overlooking a sandy beach and ocean waves—perfect for a luxury villa rental with breathtaking views.

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Spacious seaside terrace with wooden dining set, striped lounge chairs, stone flooring, and ocean view—ideal for a luxury vacation rental under a partly cloudy sky.

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Where you'll be staying

A picturesque town nestled between lush forests and stunning lagoons, famous for its oysters and vibrant waterfront. Explore outdoor adventures, scenic views, and local markets in this charming Garden Route destination.

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BEDROOMS

Accommodates (max): 14
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Bedrooms: 7

Bedroom 1 – sleeps 2 – king bed
Bedroom 2 – sleeps 2 – king bed
Bedroom 3 – sleeps 2 – king bed
Bedroom 4 – sleeps 2 – 2 single beds
Bedroom 5- sleeps 2 – 2 single beds
Bedroom 6 (master) – sleeps 4 – 1 x king bed & 2 single beds

‍Twin Bedroom connected to the master bedroom

Bathrooms: 7

En-suite bathroom: 6
Guest bathroom: 1

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features

Fully equipped kitchen
Scullery
10 seater indoor dining area
8 seater al fresco dining area
Wine cellar
Fireplace in the living area
Fireplace in the master bedroom
Outdoor Barbecue – grill
Fire pit
Sun loungers
Outdoor shower
Terrace
Beach access

Villa Services

Housekeeping
Unlimited WiFi

Concierge

Activities and excursions
Butler and/or chef
Dry cleaning
Personal security
Personal shopping
Personal trainer
Spa and beauty treatments
Villa pre-stocking

What's Nearby

3.2 km to Pezula Championship Golf Course
5 m to Noetzie Beach
5 km to Coney Glen Beach
68 km to George Airport
18 km to Plettenberg Bay Airport
18 km to Goukamma Nature Reserve

VILLA POLICIES

Check-in: 14h00
Check out: 10h00
Maximum 12 guests
Concierge services, subject to a 15% service charge
Access – 50m walk along the beach to the Castle
Luggage – A soft-sided bag with a shoulder strap is preferred.
Non-smoking
Security deposit
Social events on request
All bookings are subject to final approval by the owner