Set high on the hills overlooking the breathtaking Knysna estuary (Knysna lagoon) you will discover the heartfelt hospitality of Overmeer Guest House. Here luxury, comfort and the surrounding beauty are all carefully harmonised to create the ultimate venue for an unforgettable stay in Knysna – one of the most scenic places in the world.

Overmeer offers the discerning traveller a luxurious experience that is second to none. With some of the most breathtaking views that the Garden Route has to offer, these views can be enjoyed from virtually any area of this unique property. All of the five star quality appointed rooms feature a spa bath, tea & coffee making facilities as well as a balcony providing sweeping views of the mountains and estuary.

Enjoy a variety of delicious breakfast options ranging between an English-, Continental breakfast to a full breakfast buffet. Starting your day in our African breakfast room will fill you with precious tranquillity and should you decide to venture to the patio you will be spoiled with the ambience, view and a sense of delightful well being.

We invite you to explore our guest house through our website and should there be any additional information that you would like to receive please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Welcome to Overmeer Guest House!

Ludwig & Riette Fechter
Your hosts.

Villa Paradisa Guest House offers exclusive, luxurious accommodation with stunning panoramic views of the famous Knysna Heads and lagoon. 

The perfect place to spend your holiday, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, relaxing at the rim flow pool or in the jacuzzi, while gazing across the lagoon with its ever-changing tides and moods. Villa Paradisa is just minutes away from the Waterfront and village centre, and is an ideal base from which to explore all that Knysna and the Garden Route has to offer: beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, waterskiing, canoeing, whale-watching, abseiling, paragliding, golfing, forest walks, and many more pleasures to delight you.

A warm welcome to Simola…
Located high up in the hills above the Garden Route town of Knysna (South Africa’s favourite holiday town), Simola Golf & Country Estate is a world apart.

Fairways merge seamlessly with lush indigenous vegetation  and forests creating an evocative vista of undulating green hills and dales descending gently down to the Knysna River.

From its vantage point, the 325-hectare Estate looks out a spectacular panorama encompassing the full expanse
 of the Knysna Lagoon, all the way to the Heads and beyond to the sea.

It is here in this sheltered haven that you may enjoy superb investments, golf, 5-Star accommodation, sumptuous meals and even a pampering at our Spa.

Look down on an undulating sea of green manicured fairways merging with lush indigenous vegetation, stretching all the way down to the Knysna River flowing through fynbos and forests. Behold a vast vista encompassing the full shimmering expanse of the Knysna Lagoon as its mood shifts with the changing light. Discern a thin strip of white water rushing through the famous Knysna Heads from the heaving Indian Ocean beyond. Contemplate hills and valleys rolling northwards as far as the eye can see to the distant blue Outeniqua Mountains, etched forever in the skyline.

A moment of pure pleasure and appreciation as you savour your panoramic view, soaking in the utterly peaceful atmosphere of the Simola Golf & Country Estate. And hardly a breath of wind despite its high vantage.

Hike along dappled trails through age-old forests emerging into the sunlight amidst a mass of fynbos adorned with colourful blooms and teeming with an abundant bird life.

And, of course, if you prefer to take your nature walk accompanied by a small white ball …

… Simola Golf & Country Estate is pure bliss.

The development of Simola Golf & Country Estate stems from an exciting joint venture between Kat Leisure, a hospitality group involved in developing and managing leisure industry properties, and the Osner Group, an Eastern Cape construction and property development company established in 1921.

Appreciative of the superlative natural beauty on the Estate, the developers, right from the beginning, envisaged only top class facilities to compliment the surroundings and add to the experience.

Late in 2002, the Osner Group, an Eastern Cape-based construction and property development company in partnership with the Kat Leisure hospitality group who develop and manage leisure industry properties, acquired 213 hectares of prime real estate high up in the hills above Knysna. The site inspired golf legend Jack Nicklaus to design a course, and Golf Data, South Africa’s leading golf course construction and maintenance company, was contacted to create the Golden Bear’s vision.

Driven by Mr. Avril Kaschula of Kat Leisure, a long hitter with a firm grip and a passion to succeed, the Simola Golf & Country Estate emerged early 2005 as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country with a residential estate offering exceptional investment value as well as a quality lifestyle opportunity.