Lily Pond Country Lodge is set in extensive spacious gardens and surrounded by 12 hectares of indigenous Tsitsikamma forest with big Yellowwood trees, walking trails and three large colorful lily ponds. Nature's Valley beach and lagoon are a seven minutes' drive. Storms River 25 minutes, Monkey Land, Birds of Eden and Elephant Sanctuary five minutes.

Experience the tranguillity of unspoiled nature with breathtaking views from your private patio, or let us surprise you with our delicious fusion kitchen. Breakfast is served on the cozy patio and dinners in the new open lounge/dining area overlooking the lily ponds. There is a Zen style pool along the ponds with wooden deck on different levels and designer pool loungers.

The four spacious (32m2) en-suite rooms individually decorated with French doors opening onto a private terrace, view our beautiful lily ponds and forest. The rooms are all equipped with Queen or Twin beds, quality percale linen, shower above bath, ceiling fan, two panel-heaters, hair-dryer, mini-bar, coffee and tea facility, hi-fi player, Satellite TV with central video system and direct telephone. Laminated flooring. WIFI hotspot.

In addition to the en-suite rooms the two suites (46m2) have a separate lounge with large sliding door opening onto private terrace. Open plan bathroom with double freestanding bath, separate shower, separate toilet and velour robes. Cd/MP3 player with remote control. Iron and iron-board. Under-floor heating. Extra length King-size beds. On request twin or double. WIFI hotspot.

Spacious and private Luxury Garden Suites (54m) in "Afro-Zen" style with forest & pond views. Large sliding door opens onto private terrace. Extra length King-Size beds (on request twin or double) with quality percale linen, Standard and continental pillows. Panel heaters, freestanding fire-place and ceiling fan. Lounge area with TV + central video system and CD/MP3 player, direct telephone, coffee/tea making facility, fridge and honesty bar. Bathroom with sliding door opening onto private courtyard, freestanding bath, double glass basins, walk-in shower (indoor & outdoor). Separate toilet. Large cupboards and luggage racks. European plugs. Velour robes. WIFI hotspot.

In addition to the Luxury Garden suites our Honeymoon suite has a Spa bath, extra sliding doors in lounge opening onto a second wooden deck with sun loungers and big private garden next to the forest.

The dining area decor is modern New-African style with 12 meter folding/sliding doors opening onto a big veranda overlooking a black salt water infinity pool and lily ponds. The lodge has both an outdoor and indoor fire place. Restaurant facilities offer a daily changing 4-course set menu. Vvegetarians are catered for on request. Supper is served at individual tables, but a communal table can also be arranged. Light lunches on request

The black Zen-style swimming pool with rimflow is almost part of the beautiful ponds. Around the pool you will find wooden decks on different levels and view our colorful lily ponds with indigenous forest as background. The traditional pink “Keurboom” tree gives the necessary shade over the pool. With the luxury aluminium loungers and a nice cocktail you will enjoy the relaxing ambiance around the pool. Professional Massage, Health & Reflexology treatments are available on request and complements the renowned tranquillity at Lily Pond.

Lily Pond Country Lodge is situated on a private nature reserve, with unique breathtaking views of three lily ponds and secluded by magnificent indigenous forest. Experience abundant bird and butterfly life from our nature island in one of the ponds, or try the walking trails in the forest. Nature's Valley beach is a seven minutes drive away.

Places to explore: Knysna • Plettenberg Bay • Tsitsikamma National Park • Stormsriver Mouth • Robberg Nature Reserve • Monkey Land • Bufallo Hills Game reserve • Knysna Elephant Park • Nature's Valley beach • Keurbooms river & beach • Otter trail.

Things to do: Whale and Dolphin watching • Hiking • Golf • Polo • Horse riding • Bungy jump • Black water tubing • Scenic flights • Mountain biking • Boating • Fishing.

Bass fishing, bird watching, koi watching and a nature trail are some of the relaxing activities at the lodge. Daydream over a book from the library, sunbath with the cormorant on the leisure deck or simply relax.

Directions:
Traveling along the N2 from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth for 20km, you will reach the R102 Nature's Valley turn off. Take this turn off to the right. After 3km the Lily Pond Country Lodge entrance is on your right hand side.

Traveling from Port Elizabeth on the N2, take the second Nature's Valley turn off to the left (R102). After 3km the Lily Pond Country Lodge entrance is on your right hand side.