The Leisure Collective: Tshayile House

Perched on the banks of an expansive, sparkling lagoon that swirls out to sea between the two sandstone cliffs known as the Heads, the tucked-away town of Knysna has long been one of the Garden Route’s most precious gems. There are quirky restaurants, boutique shops and countless natural attractions – and when you’re done with all of those, there’s Leisure Isle, a tranquil island oasis surrounded by the lagoon and connected to the mainland via a narrow causeway.

Here, the cars cruise slowly and the kids ride bicycles freely, while holidaymakers lounge on the beaches, splash in the lagoon’s gentle waters, browse through the scattering of shops and restaurants or spot birds in the Steenbok Nature Reserve. Here is also where you’ll find The Leisure Collective’s eight unique accommodation options, each tailored to suit a particular type of traveller. Tshayile House is perfect for a family of four (plus their fur-babies), being spacious and pet-friendly with two ensuite bedrooms, a large outdoor patio, a private enclosed garden and an undercover entertainment area.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms
• 2 ensuite bathrooms (bath and shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Open-plan living areas with a fireplace
• Undercover entertainment area and braai
• Smart TV with Netflix
• Complimentary WiFi
• Outdoor dining area
• Private garden
• Free access to the lodge bikes, kayaks and pool

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Braai
• Read
• Cycle
• Swim in the lodge pool
• Walk and swim on nearby beaches

In the area

• Explore Leisure Isle, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
• Various beaches
• Fishing (catch and release)
• Whale-watching
• Kayaking and SUPing
• Sunset sailing charters
• The Knysna Heads
• Various animal sanctuaries
• Knysna oysters (April to September)