About
Head over Hills is a unique 5 Star luxury retreat situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna heads. Our luxury accommodation and world-class views are the perfect backdrop for a well-deserved celebration of a special occasion, honeymoon, or to simply take in the splendour of our naturally beautiful surroundings.
Set in one of the most sought after locations, Head over Hills has a unique and tranquil setting with unsurpassed views of the famous Knysna Heads, cliff tops, vast Indian Ocean and entrance to the world famous Knysna lagoon. This is the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy spectacular sunsets, catch the dolphins surfing in the waves or watch the whales!
Head over Hills is a small and exclusive retreat with eight en-suite, open planned bedrooms and various communal facilities, ensuring the luxurious comfort of every guest. There is a wheel-chair friendly suite. Some of the on-site facilities include a heated rim-flow swimming pool, wooden sundeck, fully stocked bar and a walk-in wine cellar. The rates are inclusive of a gourmet breakfast served either in the dining room or on the deck. Our kitchen is open for lunch as well as dinner.
Head Over Hills Luxury Retreat
- 22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, South Africa
- +27 (0) 44 384 0384 | +27 (0) 44 384 1250
- info@headoverhills.co.za
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Under normal circumstances we have a strict no under 12 policy due to our location. Head over Hills can be booked in its entirety by a group as an exclusive villa and in this scenario children can also be accommodated. So book your family or group into our luxury retreat and have the exclusive use of our facilities. Special dinners can be organised and Martin, our owner, would love to give you a taste of some of our delicious wines. Wine and food pairings can be organised for groups. Our new wine tasting room has just been completed and we are so excited. Come and experience it yourself!
Whether it is a well-deserved getaway, a honeymoon or simply an opportunity to take in the splendour of our naturally beautiful location, this unique and tranquil setting is the perfect place to escape to.
When you need a little time for yourself or a haven for you and your loved one then this is the place to come and be spoiled.
At Head over Hills Luxury Retreat we are very passionate about golf. Knysna is a dream destination for golfers of all levels and we believe Head over Hills is the perfect base for your golfing holiday on and around the Garden Route. There are numerous courses within a short driving distance. Pezula Championship Golf course is only a 5-10 minutes’ drive away and the Jack Nicklaus designed Simola is also very close by. The world renowned Fancourt Links is under an hours’ drive away. Head over Hills is a proud corporate partner with Pezula Championship Golf course and therefore we can offer our guests a preferential rate.
Why not rent a set of clubs from us when you travel to Head over Hills? We have an excellent range of high quality ladies and men’s sets for hire. Save yourself the trouble of bringing your golf clubs on a long haul flight and just rent a set from us. Please book a set in advance so we can reserve it for you.
Elephant Suite
Luxurious is the only way to describe our main suite. Situated on the ground floor, this suite is designed to allow the maximum use of space. Open all the doors in summer to maintain a lovely flow from the room to the deck or light the fire in winter and snuggle up on the tasteful and most comfortable leather chairs.
The strategically placed privacy glass on the deck allows you to relax on the comfortable couch or one of the loungers, while you soak up the sun. Or just take in the beautiful view of the ocean and the Knysna heads. One of three luxury Hastens beds imported from Sweden take pride of place in the Elephant suite. You are almost guaranteed a great night’s sleep with this “all natural” bed and the sound of the ocean literally on the door step. The red Smeg fridge with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water, Nespresso coffee/tea machine, mini-hifi and hair dryer situated at the dressing table, all add to the character of this room.
The dressing table and mirror are large and will allow any discerning lady plenty of space to work with. The separate bathroom has an enormous shower, a spa bath and even a sauna. The heated towel rails make sure your towels are lovely and warm, specially on a cold winter’s night. The “smart” television has a full DSTV bouquet. All our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Captain's Suite
Enjoy watching the sunset and our stunning ocean view from one of the loungers on your private balcony, or while relaxing in the spa bath with the stacker doors open as the bathroom is incorporated into the bedroom. These doors open up the entire width of the room, so you will feel like you are sitting outside! The indoor fireplace creates the perfect romantic ambience during our winter months.
And don’t forget the heated towel rails in the bathroom. One of our luxury Hastens beds is situated in the Captain’s suite, so enjoy the best sleep of your life, apart from one of the best views in the world. The red Smeg fridge with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water, Nespresso coffee/tea station, mini hi-fi, large mirror and hair dryer located at the dressing table all add to the luxury of this room. The TV is “smart” and there are certain channels available on DSTV. All our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Whale Suite
Situated on the eastern corner of the house on the upper level, the Whale suite has a panoramic view overlooking the ocean, the Knysna heads and the Outeniqua mountains. Enjoy these views from the comfort of your deck chairs or sun loungers. You can lie in your King sized extra length bed and watch the ocean in front of you. Catch a whale breaching during the whale season, or watch the dolphins surfing in the waves below. It is all about relaxation.
The uniquely designed open plan bathroom with a spa bath, is set behind the bedroom on a higher level, just to make sure that the beautiful view is always in sight. Our red Smeg fridge with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water is a feature in this room, as well as the Nespresso coffee/tea station and beautiful dressing table, where the large mirror and hair dryer is conveniently located. There is also a “smart” television and there are certain DSTV channels available. All our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Seahorse Suite
This spacious, open planned mini suite has a beautiful sea/lagoon view, although it is set back from the front of the house. This room in winter is a sun trap and a perfect place to enjoy the view, but still be warm in your room in the afternoons. In summer, the balcony beckons, with loungers and chairs at your disposal to enjoy the warm summer days.
This room has the third of our three very comfortable, all natural luxury Hastens beds, so a great night’s sleep is almost a guarantee! The open plan bathroom features a standard bath and separate shower. Our red Smeg fridge with complimentary cold drinks, water and beers, Nespresso coffee/tea station, dressing table, large mirror and hair dryer are all features of this elegant room. All our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet. There is also a TV with selected DSTV channels.
Viewpoint Room
Situated on the west corner of the house, this room is a little larger than the other standard rooms due to a smaller, open plan bathroom. Like our Seahorse mini suite, this room is as warm as toast in winter and with the sliding door open in summer, it is a little piece of heaven. Lie on your queen size extra length bed or on your balcony with deck chairs or sun loungers and soak up the sun or just take in the beautiful surroundings of the Knysna heads and the magnificent ocean below.
The Nespresso coffee/tea station, dressing table, large mirror and hair dryer, as well as the signature red Smeg fridge (with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water) are strategically situated for the convenience of our guests. There is also a TV with selected DSTV channels and all our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Pansy Shell Room
Situated on the west corner of the house, this room is a little larger than the other standard rooms due to a smaller, open plan bathroom. Like our Seahorse mini suite, this room is as warm as toast in winter and with the sliding door open in summer, it is a little piece of heaven. Lie on your queen size extra length bed or on your balcony with deck chairs or sun loungers and soak up the sun or just take in the beautiful surroundings of the Knysna heads and the magnificent ocean below.
The Nespresso coffee/tea station, dressing table, large mirror and hair dryer, as well as the signature red Smeg fridge (with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water) are strategically situated for the convenience of our guests. There is also a TV with selected DSTV channels and all our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Dolphin Room
This standard ocean facing room has a king sized extra length bed, balcony with deck chairs and sun loungers and an en-suite open plan bathroom. A perfect room to literally roll over in bed and watch the ocean, or drink an icy cold sundowner on the balcony.
Our standard features in our rooms – Nespresso coffee/tea station, dressing table, large mirror and hair dryer, as well as the signature red Smeg fridge (with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water) are strategically situated for the convenience of our guests. There is also a TV with selected DSTV channels. All our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Oyster Room
This standard room on the ground floor with a queen size extra length bed has a side view out to the ocean, into the beautiful entrance of the Knysna lagoon and over the west head. This room has a balcony (with deck chairs) which faces over the parking area across to the entrance of the lagoon. The open plan bathroom is spacious and has a separate toilet and shower.
The red Smeg fridge with complimentary cold drinks, beers and water, Nespresso coffee/tea station, dressing table, large mirror and hair dryer are all available to our guests staying in this room. There is also a TV with selected DSTV channels and all our rooms and suites have a safe, air conditioner and wireless internet.
Wine Cellar
At Head over Hills we are passionate about fine wine. Martin and Therese, the owners of Head over Hills, have created a wine cellar where the guests can walk in and pick their very own special bottle to enjoy while watching the sunset or with one of our delicious a la carte dinners.
South African vineyards produce some of the best wines in the world. In our wine cellar we concentrate mainly on South African wine where some of the finest vineyards are represented, including Rustenburg, Ernie Els, The Goose and Antonij Rupert. We have a good selection of white, red, rose and also Method Cap Classique. Martin would love to take you to the cellar to show you our selection of wines. We are very proud of our hand-picked collection and are very proud to say that we have won a Diners Club wine list award for the second consecutive year! We are very excited and happy to announce that we now have a tasting room as a result of extending our cellar. Come and stay with us and allow Martin to organise your own private tasting with our wines in our tasting room.
Lunch & Dinner
When you stay with us at Head over Hills you don’t have to go out for lunch or dinner. You might not want to miss the stunning sunset or you just feel like a night in. In season we serve lunch and dinner daily. Our private chef composes a daily a-la-Carte menu where you can choose to have one, two or three courses. So stay at Head over Hills for lunch and dinner and enjoy the best view in Knysna. To reserve a table for dinner, please call or email us. Alternatively, upon your arrival please inform one of our helpful staff of your request and we will book a table for you. Our restaurant is open to our local guests as well, so if you don’t stay at Head over Hills, you can still enjoy our magnificent views.
Picnics
Give us 24 hours’ notice and we will pack a picnic for you so that you can go out for the day and enjoy the sights of Knysna. Have a picnic on the beach at Brenton-on-Sea or just down below us at Coney Glen.
Massages
To add to the relaxation which just the view alone at Head over Hills brings, we offer in-house massages. If you would like a massage, please inform our staff and we will organise a convenient time for your personal masseuse. They will set up in the comfort of your bedroom or your deck, weather permitting. Let the relaxation begin!
Transfers
Head over Hills will be more than happy to offer luxury transfers for our guests. All transport is on request.
Bike Rentals
Knysna is a beautiful part of South Africa to enjoy a bike ride. Set off from Head over Hills in the direction of Knysna and you will experience some magnificent views of the Heads, the ocean and the Knysna lagoon. We have an excellent selection of top of the range mountain bikes for hire, all of course complete with safety helmet. The hills around Head over Hills are not for the faint hearted! Book a bike with us and have some fun!
Are you thinking of a small and very intimate wedding? Then Head over Hills is the place for you! Come and exchange your vows on our beautiful deck with the entrance to the Heads and the magnificent Indian ocean in the background. The house accommodates a maximum of 16 people, so your special day will be cosy and very intimate. To book out the whole house, contact us and we will arrange everything.
Are you celebrating a “big birthday” soon? Book out our whole house for a maximum of 16 people and have the greatest birthday bash ever! There are not many places in the world where you can celebrate a birthday with our spectacular view! Give us a call for details.
Do you need a unique venue for a photo shoot? Why don’t you give us a call to see what we can arrange for you. Head over Hills has one of the most unique views in the world and we are proud to share it. Maybe you need to book out the house for an exclusive shoot. Contact us for more details.
Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? How about spending a couple of nights with us and then organising a wine tasting in our newly expanded cellar? Martin, our owner has a great expanse of knowledge when it comes to wine and he loves to share it with our guests. He would be only too happy to tell you the stories about the wines we have in our cellar. We are very proud to say that we have received a Diamond award for the second year in a row from the Diners Club Wine List Awards. Give us a call and let’s talk about it.