If you are looking for thesen island holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, hotel, guest house holiday accommodation in thesen island and surrounds. Thesen islands villa this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, tranquillity and seafood check location l33 lee lane, leeward island, thesen islands l33, thesen island, 6571 knysna, south africa this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, tranquillity and seafood check location excellent location show map. Live, eat, work, play, stay was the thesen islands catchphrase at the start of its development and it has certainly lived up to its promise. Thesen island has many small shops, cottages and bistros. This secure estate is situated on an awardwinning blue flag marina in the heart of knysna, which remains one of the garden routes favourite destinations for its natural vistas, and its abundance of topnotch wining, dining and shopping. The thesen island accommodation search facility is easy to use and you can make your accommodation booking online or request a quote from your chosen venues. Dont forget that we also list all the popular knysna hotels.
From letters in the old letter press books of the 1890s and early 1900s now in the cape. With direct access to a patio, the venue consists of. It was once knysnas woodfired turbine power station. All the rooms are all large and spacious with the centre of the manor being a double volume room as the dining room opens up to the rooms above. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a bath or shower. Many places that you can visit today will remind you of the journey that some of our ancestors took to get us here. Legend has it that the san or bushmen were the earliest inhabitants of the island.
Being a bear who loves to eat and drink i am not too fit, but i never say no to a. In fact, as we pulled off the n2 and drove over the bridge from downtown knysna to thesen island, we felt like we were on the maryland shore but with better sunsets and plumper oysters. The top 10 things to do near thesen islands lodges, knysna. The knysna literary festival is an annual literary festival held in knysna. Their ship encountered problems near cape town, and they decided to stay in south africa. Thesen islands is a premier venue for holidays and fine living on the sunny shores of the indian ocean. If you are wanting to find some fun right outside your door then look no further. One of them was the old boat shed on the edge of the knysna lagoon, where boats were once built. Aug, 2018 garden route south africa book a charter now with skipper johann at jjs fishing charters 0845607254. Thesen islands knysna destinations holiday accommodation.
Close the window before clicking on the next image. Thesen island was the site of a timber processing plant for more than eighty years. P108 plantation manor is a self catering holiday home in thesen island, knysna. A brief history of knysna from 1770 to 1890 the heritage portal. Thesen harbour town, commercial village and business hub.
The island was later renamed thesen island, after him and his family. This former power station is located in knysna and offers sunny suites with an ipod docking. The main bedroom was impressive, as it has its own balcony and large ensuite bathroom. Nov 07, 2019 our family of four had an excellent tour with mandy, exploring leisure and thesen island in knysna. This sawmill and boat building factory were later relocated to paarden island, later known as thesens island, in the knysna river estuary, in 1923. Knysna has a history spanning sailing ships, gold discovery and timber extraction to become one of south africas favourite holiday destination. Its one of the few units that is situated on a private beach. Located in knysna, thesen islands holiday house is near the beach. Thesen islands luxury accommodation, knysna, south africa. Set in the knysna lagoon, thesen islands offer holiday accommodation in a naturally safe, secure and relaxed vacation destination amidst spectacular beauty. You will see some surprising things, i promise you.
Thesen island as a whole is fantastic and its only a 15minute walk from the villa to the island s main shops and restaurants, which are also very good. It consists of three bedrooms two with queen sized beds and one with a king sized bed, three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave oven, washing machine, tumble. Historic recipe books are an aspect of cultural history. With thesen and company having set up shop, the knysna river timber industry was a thriving business. All units are luxuriously appointed with superior accessories and quality linen, cutlery and crockery. I am here to show you what a fun place thesen island is and what amazing activities the island offers. Thesen island holiday house in knysna, south africa lets. Composed of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this apartment has a. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Set in the knysna lagoon, thesen islands offer holiday accommodation in a naturally safe, secure and. You are also spoilt for choice with all the clothing shops, jewellers, artists, a hairdresser and so much more around and about thesen island harbour town. Knysna history and charm at the lofts boutique hotel. You knew your neighbours by name and chatted to them over the garden fence. Sunsets and oysters on thesen island in knysna south africa.
Redeem these intermiles to enjoy free flights or book a hotel for your next stay. Thesen island is a safe and secure residential and commercial area which can be easily explored on foot, day and night. Located in knysna, thesen islands lodges is on the waterfront. The accommodation will provide you with a tv and a balcony. Thesen island travel guide with detailed information about thesen island. Restuarants, tapas bar and coffee shops are with in walking distance. On the estate, there are tennis courts, squash courts, walking paths, a maze, birdhide, private beach, outdoor gym, park, putting green and more. History of leisure island vue grande holiday accommodation. George rex eventually owned all the farms encircling the knysna estuary, and beyond, viz.
This is particularly fitting as knysna has an important maritime history, as well as a. Mar 02, 2020 after driving five hours up south africas southwestern coast, we felt a million miles away from the cape winelands. Find and book your perfect thesen island accommodations. Island leisure isle and paarden island thesen island were formed. They have very friendly staff and the location in thesen island is also perfect. With 66 listings in thesen island, our handy thesen island map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect guesthouse holiday accommodation for your thesen island visit. Thesen island accommodation 19 unique places to stay. History thesen islands is steeped in the history of the southern cape. A summary of the major events that make up the history of knysna, with a list of. Things to do near thesen islands lodges on tripadvisor. A brief history of knysna from 1770 to 1890 heritage portal. But the passengers and crew made it to dyer island, from where they were eventually.
Thesen islanders dont necessarily dress better than everyone else. Thesen island is unquestionably the trendy hub of knysna, and across its. Many of the old buildings on thesen island were repurposed. Where the residential area is only accessible by residents and their visitors through the 247 security gate, thesen harbour town is open to all, and easily accessible via the causeway linking thesen islands with the mainland. If you are looking for thesen island holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, hotel holiday accommodation in thesen island and surrounds. Thesen islands villa located in thesen island district, thesen islands villa provides guests with a kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, a toaster and kitchenware.
It was refurbished to form the lofts boutique hotel while retaining its original timber frame, high ceilings and historic character. Offering garden views, thesen island haven is a property located in knysna, 1. Thesen harbour town thesen harbour town is the commercial village of thesen islands, a mere tenminute stroll from the residential area. We feature a range of places to stay to suit all travel needs and budgets. Knysnas documented history began in 1804 with the arrival of george rex. The thesen family moved from norway to knysna in 1870 and founded numerous business entities in the town, and in 1904 charles william thesen bought paarden island now named thesen islands and began processing timber on the islands in 1922. Thesen island romance is a selfcatering unit situated in the knysna river on thesen island.
Wood waste from the timber mill was subsequently used to start a power station which generated. Knysna history and charm at the lofts boutique hotel in. Oct 30, 2015 they established their own steam sawmill at bracken hill, where they also manufactured small boats. I had heard many times of the amazing beauty of the mountains surrounding the garden route area. With 66 listings in thesen island, our handy thesen island map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your thesen island visit. Knysna quays and knysna golf club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore garden route national park and thesen island.
Pictures of thesen islands and knysna, south africa click on the photo for a bigger image. The heads, although impressive are dangerous to pass through and therefore make knysna one of the most dangerous ports in the world. Jan, 2017 the moment you walk through the doors at turbine boutique hotel, the rich history of this fascinating structure, and its diverse surroundings. The knysna heads oyster experience involves a cruise from thesen island harbour and out over the main lagoon to the knysna heads. It consists of three bedrooms of which two have queensized beds and one has a kingsized bed, three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave oven, washing machine, tumbledryer. The thesen s had travelled from norway on their sailing ship, the albatros, and brought with them much needed sailing, commercial and practical skills. Free undercover private parking is available and some units also offer wifi. Thesen island is a beautiful, secure estate made up of many islands. From the moment we arrived everyone from thesen island lodges made sure we had everything we needed to make our time in this special place even more wonderful. It was great fun to be with someone who knows everything about knysna and its surroundings. This villa is situated on thesen islands marina in knysna which is a private estate with a gated entrance and 24 hour access control. They then bought paarden island in the knysna river.
Situated near the town of knysna, the islands and surrounds offer a very wide range of beaches, restaurants, harbour, and sporting facilities, including golf, tennis, squash and water sports. Thesen harbour town in knysna, at the heart of south africas lovely garden route, is the commercial part of a residential group of islands threaded with swimming and boating canals and lined by cape codstyle homes. The khoisan people originally inhabited the area until dutch settlers arrived in. Contact details for knysna luxury house, thesen islands. Book now home accommodation penthouse suite queen deluxe suite. Thesen lifestyle guest suites offers beautiful views over the thesen island channels from the privacy of cosy luxury.
Charles wilhelm thesen 14 november 1856 1 february 1940 was a norwegianborn south african shipowner and timber merchant who played a leading role in the public affairs of the south african town of knysna. In july 1869, arndt leonard thesen, a timber merchant from norway, left his home with his wife and nine children, with plans to start a new life in new zealand. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Thesen island unquestionably the trendy hub of knysna. My name is tbear and i have joined thesen lifestyle. It is situated in the midst of the tranquil waters of one of the richest ecological estuaries in south africa home to the rare and endangered knysna sea horse, hippocampus capensis. Thesen island holiday house, featuring barbecue facilities, a garden and a terrace, is located in knysna, 3. We invite you to experience this unique island holiday in knysna for yourself in one of the stylishly decorated holiday homes, villas and apartments that are available. History of thesen islands, knysna, garden route, south africa. I say some because the colonial record far surpasses that of the original settlers, the khoi and the san tribes. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine. The spacious and wellappointed units are fitted with a seating area and a flatscreen tv. Knysna situated at the heart of the world renowned garden route, we offer garden route accommodation on the southern coast of south africa, accomodation in knysna has long been a favourite destination of local and international travellers.
Eastern head view point and west head view point are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at garden route national park and thesen island. We finished off our stay with a proposal on the balcony. Early in 1870 arnt and matheus thesen and their families arrived to settle in knysna. Charles wilhelm thesen 14 november 1856 1 february 1940 was a norwegianborn south. The house sleeps eight guests in four ensuite bedrooms. The eastern shore of the knysna lagoon was granted in 1770 to stephanus terblans. The room was rather small with odd historical electrical components attached to walls. View photos, virtual tours and detailed property descriptions. Back then, you probably played ball games in the street and rode your bike with abandon. All the old machinery which was used in this power station has been lovingly restored and forms an integral part of the hotels aesthetics.
Thesen island villa offering a private pool, thesen island villa is located 20 minutes drive from linsay castle by noetzie beach. With 62 listings in thesen island, our handy thesen island map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your thesen island visit. This beachfront property has a patio, free private parking and free wifi. The brothers arnt leonard and mathias thesen arrived in knysna from norway via cape town in. Knysna history and charm at the lofts boutique hotel in africa. Situated at the heart of the world renowned garden route, we offer garden route accommodation on the southern coast of south africa, accomodation in knysna has long been a favourite destination of local and international travellers. Thesen islands destinations offers you luxury, selfcatering holiday rentals on thesen islands in knysna situated in the heart of the spectacular garden route. Architecture masterpiece book launches at thesen island knysna. Many of the houses are located directly on a canal and are directly accessed by the guests by boat during the holiday season.
Hotels in knysna accommodation knysna turbine hotel. A brief history of knysna from 1770 to 1890 the heritage. Designed to resemble the interior of a sailing vessel. If you are looking for thesen island guesthouse accommodation, safarinow has a selection of guesthouse accommodation in thesen island and surrounds. Once a single island holding a sawmill that supplied the paper industry, thesen islands has since, to great environmental acclaim, been successfully rehabilitated and. Thesen lifestyle luxury villas, offers you well appointed homes on one of south africas most exclusive destinations, thesen islands in knysna. In 1922 the thesen s sawmill and boat building factory were moved to the island and it became known as thesen island. P108 guesthouse thesens island knysna thesen island. Knysna s documented history began in 1804 with the arrival of george rex, rumoured to be the illegitimate son of king george iii, who subsequently opened shops, established a port and a timber business that exported hardwoods around the world.
Once a single island holding a sawmill that supplied the paper industry, thesen islands. Thesen harbour town is the commercial village of thesen islands, a mere tenminute stroll from the residential area. He was actively involved in the timber and shipbuilding industry of the region. The villa is situated on thesen islands marina in knysna a private estate with gated entrance and 24 hour access control. For more information, visit the lofts boutique hotel or book here.
Thesen islands luxury accommodation this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, tranquillity and seafood check location th1, thesen harbour town, thesen island, 6570 knysna, south africa this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, tranquillity and seafood check location excellent location show map. Apartment thesen island haven, knysna, south africa. We also have some great special accommodation deals in thesen island south africa. Welcome to the thesen islands website remember when you were a kid. Alien worm jjs charters thesen island, knysna lagoon. After several coastal cargo voyages, the thesen family settled in knysna. Plantation manor had the very best local architects, engineers, builders and interior decorators used.
Paarden island thereafter became known as thesen island. Private property has 43 houses, apartments, complexes, farms, land for sale in thesen islands. Thesen islands make safe, tranquil suburban living a reality in a world of urbanisation, hustle and bustle. History of leisure island connecting leisure isle to the mainland and securing its. Thesen islands is linked by a causeway and bridge to the mainland, and is within walking distance of the scenic waterfront, yacht harbour and town centre of knysna, one of south africas most picturesque and popular coastal towns. It was during this time he wrote a book of short stories the adventures of the. If you prefer a more sedate holiday, there are two spas, a beauty salon, and a fitness centre available all within walking distance to your accommodation. Jul 20, 2015 our stay at the thesen island lodge accommodation was one of our most memorable stays in knysna. The linsay castle by noetzie beach and the knysna national lake area are within 5 miles and 1. Knysna heads oyster experience in thesen island, garden route. It was only in the 1980s when barlows barloworld purchased thesen island from thesen and company that the decision was made to close the timber process plant, bringing the thesen and company era to an end.
Thesen island is a playground from which to book various charters and whale watching activities. Thesen island lies in the middle of the knysna lagoon connected by a causeway to the heart of knysna business area with, restaurants and shops only a short 15 minute walk away. The friendly people, moderate climate and breathtaking natural beauty. The knysna literary festival is an annual literary festival held in. Thesen island accommodation browse online for your thesen island self catering, bed and breakfast accommodation thesen island budget family holiday accommodation. Aug 31, 2011 the thesen family moved from norway to knysna in 1870 and founded numerous business entities in the town, and in 1904 charles william thesen bought paarden island now named thesen islands and began processing timber on the islands in 1922. Gantry house on thesen island, knysna, western cape. The thesen family moved from norway to knysna in 1870. Taliesin, thesen island, knysna, south africa a luxury six bedroom house situated on a small island in the beautiful garden route.