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Perfectly positioned to explore all of
Knysna
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Ashmead Resort is
ideally situated
on the edge of Knysna's beautiful
lagoon amidst
tranquil gardens
and magnificent indigenous
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Ashmead Resort offers
its guests...
• a choice of self-catering
or B&B accommodation.
• a safe and tranquil setting.
• its own private waterway
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mooring facilities with direct access to the Knysna lagoon.
• easy
access by road from the gateway cities of Cape Town
and
Port Elizabeth.
• close proximity to two commercial airports: George
and Plettenberg Bay.
• numerous recreation facilities.
• extensive
indigenous gardens with a wide variety of bird life.
• only 3km from
the town of Knysna.
The types of guest we cater for
include:
• Fishing & boating
enthusiasts.
• Golfers.
• Family
holidaymakers.
• Wildlife lovers.
• Short stay tour
groups.
• Couples looking for a romantic setting.
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Persons visiting Knysna on business.
• Conference
groups.
• Visitors to festivals and events such
as:
• Oyster
Festival
• Knysna
Marathon
• Cycle
race
• Gastronomica |
Ashmead Resort has a total of 66 accommodation units.
The majority of units are self-catering, however the resort also offers
B&B accommodation to suit tour groups, corporate or conference
guests.
The brick cottages are spread out along the edge of the
water or tucked between tall indigenous trees. The self catering
apartments and B&B units are situated in our tranquil and
extensive garden.
• All units have TV and telephone.
• All
bedrooms have ceiling fans and heaters.
• The resort has a maximum of
220 beds.
• Coaches are catered for.
• Secure open parking
for cars and coaches.
• All units serviced daily.
• All linen,
bedding and towels are supplied.
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APARTMENTS
The modern two
storey
apartment block is set in our
beautiful gardens.
The
apartments are spacious,
comfortable and
attractively
furnished in bright,
bold
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The self-catering apartments all have
fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, hob, electric frying pan and
refrigerators. All crockery, cutlery, glassware and utensils are
provided.
The double storey Apartment Block in the garden
consisting of:
11 Self Catering apartments
- 5 have
lounge / kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms (max 6 persons)
- 6 have
lounge / kitchen, bathroom, one bedroom (max 4 persons)
34 Bed
& Breakfast units twin en-suite rooms with tea / coffee making
facilities
- some of these units also halve self catering facilities
(max 2 persons)
The B&B units are double or twin en-suite rooms ideal
for corporate or conference guests, or for the holiday makers who don't
want the inconvenience of
cooking.
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Cottages
Spacious brick
cottages right
on the water's edge are
perfect for the outdoor
style
family
holiday...
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The cottages are all self-catering with an open-plan
living area. The fully-equipped kitchens have a microwave, hob and
electric frying pan. Each cottage has its own outdoor braai
facilities.
The private patio overlooking the lagoon is perfect for
sunbathing, outdoor meals or for sipping a sundowner while casually
throwing a line into the water.
There are:
• 5 with two
bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and patio (4-6 persons)
• 8 with
one bedroom, open-plan lounge / kitchen / bedroom, bathroom and patio (2-4
persons)
• 3 with open plan lounge / kitchen / bedroom with bathroom
and patio (2-3 persons)
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Facilities
Ashmead is not
only a
convenient and beautiful place
to stay, but also offers its
guests
many recreational facilities
situated right at the
resort. |
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Our
facilities include:
• Extensive
indigenous gardens.
• Attractive & quiet braai areas.
• A
private waterway linked to the Knysna lagoon.
• Slipway and mooring
facilities for boating enthusiasts.
• Fenced swimming pool.
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Volleyball court (grassed).
• A 18 hole Mini Golf course
(putt-putt).
• Children's playground with jungle gym & slide.
•
Trampoline
• Excellent shore angling locations for
fishermen.
Restaurant
 The Right
place, Right food, Right
people...
...Right on Rex.
Right on Rex restaurant is open daily
from 7am (Sundays 8am) for breakfasts only. Functions, conference
delegates and tour groups are catered for by prior
arrangement.
Situated at Ashmead Resort on George Rex Drive, the
road which leads to the famous Knysna Heads, we are easy to find and
parking facilities are plentiful, especially for coaches and busses.
Pre-booking for large groups ensures a time-saving stop-over for a welcome
breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner, and catering for those who have special
preferences or diet restrictions. Fully licenced.
Come and enjoy a
unique dining experience...all tastes are catered for !
The Ashmead Resort
Conference Centre, situated only
3km from the town on the edge of the
beautiful Knysna lagoon,
offers a professional conference experience to
suit the
needs of every conference
group.
Who said
"you can't mix business with rest & recreation" ?
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 Ashmead's extensive conference
facilities
seat up to 250 delegates. A full range of
catering
options are available, from cocktail parties to banquet dinners and
finger lunches. The best for banqueting, functions, launches, theme
parties
and specialty events.
The quaint town of
Knysna, situated in the heart of the Garden Route, is an ideal
conference destination, offering an inexhaustible variety of
leisure,
sporting and adventure opportunities. The centre is also the ideal venue
to provide entertainment and team-building activities for delegates
and their partners.
 A complete conference package rate
includes
comfortable accommodation
at Ashmead Resort, meals and hire
of
conference facilities and equipment.
Leisure activities,
transport and
secretarial services can be arranged,
and all at
reasonable rates.
Our restaurant and bar,
Right on
Rex, will cater for all special requirements. Contact Wynand or
Elsabé van Zyl for a copy of our Conference Centre
Brochure.
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Ashmead
Conference
Centre
3 large
conference
venues.
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Ashmead I
Seats 250
theatre or 180
classroom / banquet style and has
a stage.
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Ashmead II
Seats 180
theatre
or 120
classroom or 80 banquet style.
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Ashmead III
Seats 70 theatre or 40 school room /
banquet style.
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Conference equipment
includes a
flip-chart
and pens, OHP,
television, VCR, slide
projector,
screen,
white board and Public
Address system.
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Secretarial,
photocopying and
faxing facilities
are
available.
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Catering
options
include:
full bar, custom /
banquet menus and
platters.
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