Parkes Manor is a four-star rated guesthouse in Knysna set in tranquil surroundings overlooking the Knysna lagoon and well-known "Heads". Peacefully situated on a leafy estate of large trees and park like gardens, the discerning traveller will discover this once magnificent home, now restored to its full glory as Parkes Manor, a stylish country house and National Monument.

Accommodation
Eight spacious bedrooms are tastefully and stylishly decorated with a warm ambience echoing country hospitality. Each room is individually decorated with a unique character and colour scheme. All en-suite bathrooms contain separate bath and shower facilities.

Each room extends onto a wraparound veranda where guests can relax and enjoy views across the garden and pool area and observe the ever-changing colours of the lagoon. All the rooms are equipped with mini bar facilities, under floor heating systems, DSTV and ceiling fans. Every room is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities for the guest's convenience. Rooms either have a view across the garden or lagoon. Attention to detail is not surpassed and the scent of fresh flowers welcomes one.

There are candles in the bathroom for the romantic at heart which lets one slip away into a relaxing and calming state of mind. Bathrobes are supplied when you feel like relaxing after a hot bath and reclining in the comfort of your room or after a swim in the pool.

Facilities
Parkes Manor offers an elegant lounge where guests can relax, read or simply enjoy the view across the garden and lagoon. The Polo Bar is the place to meet for pre-dinner drinks before a delightful dining experience at Glenshiel at Parkes Restaurant. Breakfasts, light lunches, and teas are either served in our elegant dining room, on the terrace at the pool deck or in our garden. A swimming pool is set in the lush gardens so guests can sunbathe, swim, read or just relax.

The rooms are all equipped with mini bar facilities, under floor heating, ceiling fans and coffee- and tea making facilities for your convenience. We offer ample secure and secluded parking exclusively for our guests. Parkes Health & Beauty Centre offers anti-ageing, beautifying, relaxing, rejuvenating and de-stressing treatments and products.

Health and Beauty Centre
Parkes Health & Beauty Centre offers the most up-to date facilities and treatments in the health, beauty, wellness and anti-ageing fields. Guests will have the privilege of indulging in beautifying, rejuvenating, relaxing and de-stressing treatments while surrounded by the healing and uplifting energies of nature and tranquillity. Expect advanced techniques, expert advice, unique product ranges, personalised service and remarkable results to leave you with a vibrantly healthy body and mind. We offer tailor-made half day and full day de-stressing, beautifying and rejuvenating packages to recover your well-being and vitality and find relief from stress and burnout syndrome. For those who have more time on hand to relax and be pampered, our longer programs will suit their every need.

Weddings
Parkes Manor offers a charming setting for those intimate promises. The atmosphere is filled with romance, elegance and a sense of purity. Let your romantic dreams come true at Parkes Manor.

» Gazebo seating 60 guests.
» A marquee tent can be arranged at an extra cost.
» A choice of 3 set menus.
» A professional wedding co-ordinator ensures that your wedding day runs smoothly.