Packwood Country Estate

coupled with great hospitality what more could you want.

Description

Peter and Vicky moved to SA 10 years ago. After seeing Packwood on their honeymoon it was an opportunity not to be missed. After years of intensive farming Packwood is now the largest commercial Jersey farm in the area, lots of fresh milk, cream, yoghurt, cheese and icecream. In 2006 Vicky and Peter planted a vineyard to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, the second vineyard in the area, we are all looking forward to the first glass in 2010.

Surrounded by Knysna's Indiginous forest and National Park,  a nature lovers paradise, wildlife is around you from bush buck to monkeys and if you are really lucky you may see the elusive Cape Leopard or Rooi Cat moving stelthly through the landscape, an abundance of birdlife the piercing cry of the Fish Eagle, South Africa's national bird the Blue Crane and Knysna's famous Loerie are but a few.

Packwood's bountiful supply of food for the soul using produce from the estate, the Jersey herd's rich and creamy milk,  extra mature cheddar cheese, a perfect marriage with Packwood's maiden vintage Sauvignon Blanc 2009 , coupled with homemade cursty bread and a crisp garden salad, just a little taste of our wholesome country cusine.

The captivating feeling of Packwood had Peter and Vicky bowled over, recognising the huge potential to convert the property into what it is today a prime piece of real estate with a beautiful farm an unparalleled views.

14 years on Packwood is now home to 950 head of Jersey cattle, milking up to 450 cows per day.  Deliciously rich creamy milk provides the perfect ingredient for Packwood's  extra mature cheddar which is always available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In 2006 Packwood realised the potential for planting vines on the Estate,  boutique in size and perfectly located,  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc plantings commenced.  Packwood's maiden vintage Sauvignon Blanc 2009, a fantastic result also available for breakfast, lunch and dinner

With Country House accomodation and a home from home environment, mouth watering produce from the estate, what more could you want, we welcome all to Packwood in sharing this piece of paradise.

Accommodation

At Packwood the emphasis is on comfort and relaxation. The furnishings are colourful, warm and eclectic, and are designed to compliment the home-from-home style hospitality and organic nature of your stay.

The Main House offers bed & breakfast accommodation, featuring three large en-suite rooms with individualized décor. In addition, Packwood has two self-catering cottages - with either self-catering or bed & breakfast options.

MAIN HOUSE - 3 Double En-suite Rooms:
The Sunrise Room is located at the front of the house and features loft ceilings under thatch. It has 2 en-suite bathrooms and underfloor heating.
The Garden Room at the back of the house is also under thatch, with its own private terrace overlooking the herb garden and an en-suite shower.
The Lavender Room at the front of the house is snug and cosy double room with a large dressing room and en-suite shower.

Self Catering

This self catering family cottage sleeps 6 people in 1 double and 2 twin rooms. There is 1 full bathroom and an additional separate wc. It features a large open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area in addition to a large deck with fantastic views - the perfect place for catching the sun, relaxing or for a 'braai'.

Bottle Brush Cottage offers the option of self-catering or bed & breakfast . This cottage features an open-plan ground floor plus an upstairs en-suite bedroom which opens onto a large and very private enclosed deck.

Vineyard

Packwood's vineyard was developed in 2006, working with speciailist viticulturists from Cape Town, the site was chosen after thorough investigation of soil and geographics to determine the best location.   Planted at 330 metres above sea level, the rows are facing a south easterley direction which optimises air circulation.  Cool climate varietals were chosen SB316, CY277 and PN115.

Plettenberg Bay is attracting great interest as a wine producing area with over 16 new vineyards planted over the last 2 years.

The first harvest in March 2009 of Sauvignon Blanc produced 3000 bottles, careful selection of only the best quality grapes were hand picked and then taken down to Stellenbosch.  Working with wine maker Teddy Hall the finished result was just what we had hoped for, robust and complex flavours with a good nose, fruity and tropical flavours with a hint of flint, as the wine warms the flavours become more intense, not the typical aroma of grass green and granny smith apples which we are used to in a Sauvignon Blanc. 

With late delivery of the netting for the vines in 2009 over 60% of the first crop was lost.  Damage caused by Cape White Eyes, baboons and vervet monkeys, Packwood is looking forward to its first harvest of Pinot Noir in 2010, and there are future plans to produce a pink Cap Classique (Pinot Noir/Chardonnay blend), a Pinot Noir and of course more delicious Sauvignon Blanc. 

By 2011 Packwood hopes to have a small cellar on the estate and to commence wine making skills

Contact Details Packwood Country Estate (044) 532 7614 086 510 0741 +27 (0) 82 253 9621 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

Packwood offers many activities without leaving the estate, fishing in the dams for black bass and tilapia, try your hand at clay shooting with Peter, horse riding on the farm with Vicky (exp riders only), for the twitchers we have had over 60 varieties of birds spotter on the farm, hiking and cycling around the estate and through the Knysna forest, wonder through the vineyard and have a picnic under the shade of the trees, treat yourself to a deep tissue massage by our local masseuse, cool down in the pool after a busy day of relaxing.

Plettenberg Bay – Tsitsikamma
The following activities are between 5 mins and 40 mins driving time

Whale and dolphin watching (in season July-Oct), Horse Trail Riding, Sea Kyaking and canoeing, Keurbooms River, Polo (lessons and matches national + international), Monkey Land and Birds of Eden, Natures Valley, Elephant Park, Wild Water Park , Robberg Nature Reserve, Storms River Bungy Jumping, Tsitsikamma National Park, Beaches, Robberg, Look Out, Central, Keurbooms, Natures Valley, Scenic Flights, Helicopter Rides.

Knysna

Absailing, Sailing, (yachts, catamarans), Trips to the Heads aboard the John Ben Featherbed, The Heads Nature Reserve, Waterfront, Milkwood Gold Mine, Beaches Leisure Isle, The Heads, Buffelsbaai, Brenton on Sea.

Golfing holidays along the Garden Route are becoming increasingly popular with so many pristine courses on offer, designed by golfing gurus Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els, with over 6 courses locally you will be spoilt for choice.

The Garden Route is a veritable treasure trove of fun things to do. Activities on offer range from those the whole family can participate in to more extreme adventure activities and sports - from shark-cage diving in Mossel Bay to bungy jumping (the highest commercial bungy jump in the world) , canopy slides and black-water tubing near the Tsitsikamma, tandem sky-diving and surfing in Plett, to abseiling in Knysna. Both Plett and Knysna feature boat-based whale & dolphin watching, sea kayaking and sailing. A sunset trip through the famous Knysna Heads sipping champagne and eating oysters is one of those 'have to do's.

Plett has a number of world famous beaches, and there are numerous hiking and mountain-biking trials throughout the area. For those who wish to see it all, scenic flights over the area are available from Plett and George.

The Crags area just past Plett is also well-known as the home of the Kurland Pavilion - the venue of the Kurland International. Other international and national matches are played on a regular basis and lessons can be arranged.

Four of Africa's Big Five can be viewed at close range from horseback or safari vehicle at The Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve an hour's drive on the other side of Plett.

The area is also home to a number of animal sanctuaries such as Birds of Eden, Tenikwa (an African Cat awareness centre and sanctuary where you can walk with cheetahs), Monkeyland , Knysna Elephant Park and The Elephant Sanctuary.

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

The Sunrise room is located at the front of the house, under thatch, it has 2 bathrooms and underfloor heating

The Garden Room is located at the back of the house also under thatch with private terrace over looking the herb garden, shower ensuite.

The Lavendar Room is situated at the front of the house, a snug and cosy room with large dressing room and ensuite shower.

The self catering family cottage sleeps 6 people, 1 double and 2 twin room, 1 full bathroom and additional wc, large open plan sitting, dining and kitchen area. Boasting fantastic views located above the main house, the large deck is the perfect place for catching the sun, relaxing or for a braai.

Bottle Brush cottage is a lovely private cottage next to the main retreat with large sun deck.

Family House and Bottle Brush Cottage are self catering with breakfast as optional 

Packwood House breakfast views and sitting room. 

Location