Noetzie Beach is a pristine, secluded beach which lies in a hidden bay bordered by the lush forest of the Sinclair Nature Reserve on one side and the fynbos landscapes of Pezula Resort Estate on the other. It owes its seclusion to the fact that it is accessed along a gravel road from Knysna’s N2 and a steep climb from the parking area down a narrow path and a flight of stairs hewn into the cliff. It boasts a beautiful lagoon formed by the mouth of the Noetzie River which meanders through the Knysna forest.

The beach is famous for the Noetzie Castles originally built in the 1930s, two of which have been restored. It is a small beach with an expanse of golden sand protected on the north and south sides by rocky outcrops. From June to November whale sightings are common as the Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate into the coastal waters of the Western Cape to calve and nurse their young.

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6 bedrooms up to 12 guests
Rates: R6000 to R10300
Special rates in High & Low Season for groups of 6 or less

Craighross Castle
Noetzie Beach, near Knysna,
South Africa

At Craighross you can let your imagination soar as you rule over a mystical kingdom in one of the world’s most beautiful and unspoiled beach locations.

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4 bedrooms up to 9 guests
Rates: R2400 to R4200

Noetzie Bay House
Noetzie, near Knysna, South Africa

Perched high above the golden sands of Noetzie beach just 10k from Knysna town centre, Noetzie Bay House is a nature lover’s dream.

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