The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a stunning and quaint boutique hotel situated in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The building is located on a prominent heritage site meters away from the beach in a peaceful cul-de-sac, the site dates back to 1777 when it was used as a rectory by the Anglican Church.

Boasting just 18 suites, The Old Rectory is the ideal getaway if you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil and personal weekend away or holiday. Furnished with king-sized beds, suites include a luxurious rain shower, large bath and a private outdoor terrace or garden. With a private foyer connecting some suites, you can transform two rooms into one unit for a family or group stay.

Swim in the Indian ocean, see the whales in the bay, take long beach walks and dips in the sparkling pool when you base yourself at this beautiful boutique beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Perfectly located to explore all that the Garden Route has to offer, The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa offers guests the chance to totally unplug, reset and relax in a magnificent setting.

Charming architectural details and centuries of heritage make The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa feel like both a rare find and an intimate home-from-home. The spa, cosy bar, swimming pool and celebrated restaurant offer enough by way of dining and leisure options that you may never want to leave. The restaurant, bar and spa are also open to the public, everyone is welcome.

About The Garden Route

The Garden Route begins about four hours outside Cape Town and includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline, the starting point of which is constantly contested as towns such as Witsand, Stilbaai and Albertinia join the route that winds its way for some 200 km via George, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna on to Plettenberg Bay culminating in the Tsitsikamma Forest - a fairyland of giant trees, ferns and birdlife.

Mountains crowd close to a shoreline dotted with beaches and bays, and vividly coloured wildflowers delight the eye. Between Heidelberg and Storms River, the Garden Route runs parallel to a coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, amber-coloured rivers and golden beaches.

Meandering trails are followed by hikers, the forests invite long, leisurely drives, and the lakes and rivers lend themselves to swimming boating and fishing. A wide range of leisure options, spectacular scenery and a mild climate guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience when visiting the Garden Route in South Africa.

The region provides a stirring study in contrasts. The delightful town of George, known as "The Gateway to the Garden Route", graces a coastal plateau in a fertile area of lush greenery at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. Oudtshoorn, "Capital of the Klein Karoo", is set in a semi-arid valley, providing the ideal habitat for ostriches which are farmed here on a grand scale.