Reviews of Syringa Cottage Family Hideaway
21 Salie Avenue, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNeat and Tidy. Excellent location. Everything was so well organized. Would recommend 100%
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewself catering so didn't have breakfast
Very dark and cramped downstairs and feel the price is a little steep for what i was expecting size wise. house was clean and neat and tidy with is the main thing. host was perfect.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host is exceptional. The property is so homely and warm, me and my friends felt at home. The home is well equipped and our stay was lovely.
Absolutely nothing.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe apartment is very well appointed, with all the facilities you could need. The location is good for access to the town centre and leisure activities. The hosts were charming and went out of their way to be helpful.
Access to garden
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified review"Excellent location and extraordinary amenities of the holiday apartment. Everything was perfect and very clean. Rating: 10 out of 10!
Thank you for your lovely review You are welcome back anytime 🤗
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAlmost everything, Heather is a great host, so organised and gentle. Fantastic bed, good linen. Full bouquet dstv. Good wifi. We were very happy with this place.
Monkeys sometimes visited us. Nothing bad, just a bit surprising.
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEverything. I was tempted to stay there forever! It is perfect.
Nothing
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLovely view! Cozy place and everything you need is inside, host very kind and helpfull, swimming pool for the hot days are available, chilling on the deck and watch the birds and blue apes was amazing.
None
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything was so perfect! We didn't need a thing and it was so beautiful and clean! The pictures don't do this place justice! The host is such a lovely person. We will definitely be back!
There was absolutely nothing we didn't like.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly owner and great service for our check-in. Everything is nice and clean and have everything thing and more we could think of or needed! Very friendly and helpful staff!
Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewFriendliness and open space/ privacy.
Neighbours doing gardening early in mornings utilizing weed eater which caused lots of frustation.
Reviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt's a perfect place to stay. The Lady of the house is so lovely. The apartment is amazing , fully equipped . Our only regret was not staying longer :)
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything, particularly the lovely setting. Heather, the host, is most welcoming.
Nothing
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe place is absolutely stunning. The host is very professional and very friendly. i couldnt have booked a better place for my colleagues. I loved absolutely everything. Zero complains, The definition of perfection is the Stuart's place. I knew nothing about Knysna and this was a work trip but im definitely coming back for a vacation.
Nothing, everything was beautiful.
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe attention to detail was fantastic. Heather was awesome and friendly. Will definitely stay there again.
Ñothing. I loved everything
Reviewed: 5 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLovely comfortable accommodation. Nice and quiet area . Loads of wonderful appliances. The hostess Heather a lovely lady who goes the extra mile . Many thanks Heather
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWonderful, helpful and friendly host, went the extra mile and everything was absolutely perfect and clean. Everything you need is there and we had a awesome time. The place is beautiful and the location is stunning. Loved every minute of our stay.. Will defnitely be back!!!!
Reviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewCozy and comfortable