Name: Serendipity Country House & Restaurant
Address: Freesia Avenue, 6560 Wilderness, South Africa, Freesia Avenue, Western Cape, 6560, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £110 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Guest house Serendipity Country House & Restaurant

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Freesia Avenue, 6560 Wilderness, South Africa –

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Serendipity restaurant is a small scale but wonderful restaurant which is based in the hall of this hotel. One of the best dinners on our trip which included high end restaurants in the Stellenbosch area. Personal touch, dinner begins in the tasteful lounge with explanation. Dinner comes at a price but is definitely worth it. Rooms overlook a big balcony and a lagoon in which you can do some boating with the canoes provided.

Wjd300, Netherlands

Thhe beautiful location, fabulous owners and incredible food. Such a stunning stay

Vivienne, South Africa

Food was amazing The setting on the river and wonderful view Luxurious Staff and friendly service

Richard, Belgium

Everything but especially the people - thye make the place. So all I can say is try it, stay there. Simon Cooper

Simon, South Africa

INCREDIBLE food, wonderful surroundings and lovely staff

Alexander, United Kingdom

Lovely site overlooking lagoon with plenty of wildlife. Beautiful rooms with thoughtful additions such as fresh milk and coffee, Well equipped bathrooms. Restaurant food always well above average.

Cape, South Africa

Great tranquil setting, beautiful rooms, the most amazing breakfasts, friendly service from Elsa-be and her team, the best evening meal in the restaurant of our entire trip

Kerry, United Kingdom

Breakfast is served in a light, airy room overlooking the river. The choice is excellent, the presentation first class and everything we were served was scrumptious.

Kristin, United Kingdom

This is a wonderful peaceful place to stay on the Garden Route. The breakfasts were excellent and you have the added advantage of having a restaurant on site for an evening meal, which is amazing.

Linda, United Kingdom

Everything was perfect The owners were very friendly and helpful

Joy, United Kingdom

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9.9

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What guests loved the most:
“Serendipity restaurant is a small scale but wonderful restaurant which is based in the hall of this hotel. ”

Wjd300 Netherlands
“Thhe beautiful location, fabulous owners and incredible food. Such a stunning stay”

Vivienne South Africa
“Food was amazing The setting on the river and wonderful view Luxurious Staff and friendly service”

Richard Belgium
“Everything but especially the people - thye make the place. So all I can say is try it, stay there. Simon Cooper”

Simon South Africa
“INCREDIBLE food, wonderful surroundings and lovely staff”

Alexander United Kingdom
“Lovely site overlooking lagoon with plenty of wildlife. Beautiful rooms with thoughtful additions such as fresh milk and coffee, Well equipped bathrooms. Restaurant food always well above average.”

Cape South Africa
“Great tranquil setting, beautiful rooms, the most amazing breakfasts, friendly service from Elsa-be and her team, the best evening meal in the restaurant of our entire trip”

Kerry United Kingdom
“Breakfast is served in a light, airy room overlooking the river. The choice is excellent, the presentation first class and everything we were served was scrumptious.”

Kristin United Kingdom
“This is a wonderful peaceful place to stay on the Garden Route. The breakfasts were excellent and you have the added advantage of having a restaurant on site for an evening meal, which is amazing.”

Linda United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect The owners were very friendly and helpful”

Joy United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Wilderness.This luxurious waterfront guest house offers spacious rooms with balconies and panoramic views of Touw River. Serendipity Country House features an award-winning restaurant.

Serendipity Country House & Restaurant has elegantly decorated rooms with percale fine linen, under floor heating and ceiling fans. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a seating area and flat-screen satellite TV.

Guests can start their day with a hot breakfast in the property’s breakfast room, situated on the bank of the Touw River Lagoon.

Serendipity Restaurant serves local and international dishes, and a five course South African inspired menu. After diner, you can relax in the lounge with the huge fireplace, or read a book in the guest house’s library.

Serendipity boarders on to the Wilderness National Park, giving you the opportunity to explore the Garden Route with its pristine beaches, mountains, forests, lakes and rivers.

This is our guests' favourite part of Wilderness, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Wilderness! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Your stay will include:

Free WiFi Dining area Flat-screen TV Terrace Sun terrace

Serendipity Country House & Restaurant has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 Nov 2011.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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Situated in the best rated area in Wilderness, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available on-site

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Milkwood Village Shopping Centre
1.1 miles
Map of Africa View Point
1.8 miles
Garden Route Dam
4.9 miles
Lake Bo Langvlei
5 miles
Garden Route Mall
5.2 miles
Timberlake Organic village
5.3 miles
Outeniqua Transport Museum
7.1 miles
Fairview Business Park
7.1 miles
Lakes Area National Park
7.6 miles
Garden Route Botanical Gardens
8 miles

Beaches in the neighbourhood

Wilderness Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Watching the sunset, Water sports, Food and drink

Closest airports

George Airport
12.3 miles
Plettenberg Bay Airport
42.6 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Serendipity restaurant is a small scale but wonderful restaurant which is based in the hall of this hotel. One of the best dinners on our trip which included hi...”

Wjd300

Netherlands

9.5

“Thhe beautiful location, fabulous owners and incredible food. Such a stunning stay”

Vivienne

South Africa

“The restaurant, hospitality, location”

Brian

South Africa

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Serendipity

Cuisine: International, South African

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

14:00 - 18:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Serendipity Country House & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note the restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Cleanliness9.9
Comfort9.7
Facilities9.5
Staff9.9

Value for money9.4
Free WiFi9.0
Location9.4

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“Serendipity restaurant is a small scale but wonderful restaurant which is based in the hall of this hotel. One of the best dinners on our trip which included high end restaurants in the Stellenbosch area. Personal touch, dinner begins in the tasteful lounge with explanation. Dinner comes at a price but is definitely worth it. Rooms overlook a big balcony and a lagoon in which you can do some boating with the canoes provided.”

“Lovely site overlooking lagoon with plenty of wildlife. Beautiful rooms with thoughtful additions such as fresh milk and coffee, Well equipped bathrooms. Restaurant food always well above average.”

Cape

“Great tranquil setting, beautiful rooms, the most amazing breakfasts, friendly service from Elsa-be and her team, the best evening meal in the restaurant of our entire trip”

Kerry

United Kingdom

“This is a wonderful peaceful place to stay on the Garden Route. The breakfasts were excellent and you have the added advantage of having a restaurant on site for an evening meal, which is amazing.”

Linda

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Reviewed: 11 November 2018

WJD300
Netherlands
Age group: 55 – 64

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Wonderful hotel with exquise restaurant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Serendipity restaurant is a small scale but wonderful restaurant which is based in the hall of this hotel. One of the best dinners on our trip which included high end restaurants in the Stellenbosch area. Personal touch, dinner begins in the tasteful lounge with explanation. Dinner comes at a price but is definitely worth it. Rooms overlook a big balcony and a lagoon in which you can do some boating with the canoes provided.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 10 November 2018

Nancy
USA
9.6

“A pleasure to stay here.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There is some noise from the N2 Hiway during the day, did not hear it much at night.
Kayaks and canoes to use on the lagoon. Excellent breakfast and dinners. Good library, host has maps for the hiking nearby.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 October 2018

Lisa
Germany
10

“I'm looking forward to visiting this place again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The lovely hosts!!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 22 September 2018

Rochelle
South Africa
10

“The dream guest house. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing not to love.
They made me feel like a much-treasured guest.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 6 September 2018

Vivienne
South Africa
10

“Exceptional”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Thhe beautiful location, fabulous owners and incredible food. Such a stunning stay

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 7 August 2018

Richard
Belgium

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Food was amazing The setting on the river and wonderful view Luxurious Staff and friendly service

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 21 May 2018

Virginia
Italy

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Exceptional dinner and very comfortable stay!!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 23 April 2018

Simon
South Africa

3 helpful votes
10

“STAY HERE”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything but especially the people - thye make the place. So all I can say is try it, stay there. Simon Cooper

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 30 March 2018

Alexander
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Beautiful food and surroundings”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The fact we could only stay there one night
INCREDIBLE food, wonderful surroundings and lovely staff

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 17 March 2018

Cape
South Africa

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely site overlooking lagoon with plenty of wildlife. Beautiful rooms with thoughtful additions such as fresh milk and coffee, Well equipped bathrooms. Restaurant food always well above average.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: 3 March 2018

Loulupin
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54

14 helpful votes
6.3

“Bit of a disappointment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room smaller than expected. Shared balcony for all 4 rooms gives little privacy and if you get a smoker staying at the same time it is unpleasant. Bathroom has no working extractor fan so gets very steamed up after shower. If you open the tiny window it lets in the mosquitoes. Quite a lot of road noise from N2 which is true of many Wilderness properties. Owner was not very friendly towards us and the cleaning staff positively rude when I asked for tea bags which had not been replenished in the room. Breakfast disappointing. For the price paid and to say only 4 rooms would not expect to have to make own tea /coffee/ toast. Cooked breakfast the worst we've had in SA and we've been visiting for several years. Eggs had to be sent back and sausages were not eaten as they were pink and raw. Very slow service too. We were really looking forward to our 2 nights here but would not return.
Bed comfortable and clean room. Use of canoes

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: 22 February 2018

Anine
South Africa

1 helpful vote
10

“Best dining!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It is all about Serendipity Restaurant. It was the finest dining experience that we have ever had. The menu had a South African flavour and the wine pairing was excellent. Small and intimate atmosphere and you don't feel rushed. Best thing is to walk 30 yards to your room after such an indulgence.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: 3 February 2018

Kerry
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We hated having to leave!
Great tranquil setting, beautiful rooms, the most amazing breakfasts, friendly service from Elsa-be and her team, the best evening meal in the restaurant of our entire trip

Stayed in January 2018
Reviewed: 24 January 2018

Kristin
United Kingdom
10

“Top notch in every aspect.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast is served in a light, airy room overlooking the river. The choice is excellent, the presentation first class and everything we were served was scrumptious.

Stayed in January 2018
Reviewed: 23 January 2018

Linda
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“A top class place to stay on the Garden Route”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
This is a wonderful peaceful place to stay on the Garden Route. The breakfasts were excellent and you have the added advantage of having a restaurant on site for an evening meal, which is amazing.

Stayed in January 2018

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