Packwood estate is ideal for those wanting a personal chef to cater for your meals, lovely rooms, peaceful setting on a huge rolling estate with vineyards and horses, but not at some crazy over the top price. The owners are lovely, but not terribly involved, the manageress who is also the chef is a gem! Its truly a special place... More

My husband and I "found" Packwood Estate on a dirt road between Knysna and Plettenberg and fell in love with it when we saw the thatched roof cottages and tastefully decorated rooms painted in soft colors and the for ever view over fields, woods and into the mountains.. We did not have a reservation but the Garden Room was available... More

Having driven along the N2 from Cape Town we arrived at Packwood to be met by Vicky and Peter Gent whilst looking out at the most amazings views across the farm. Breakfast was a delight sitting outside looking at the view and after a dip in the pool sitting in peace and quiet on the decking again looking out as... More

We stayed here for two nights in November during our second trip to South Africa as part of a week long trip along the Garden Route. Packwood is a beautiful country house on a working farm and vineyard with stunning views down to Plettenberg Bay. Our hosts, Vicky and Peter were charming, very hospitable and our room was perfect -... More

We stayed in the Family House at the top of the estate overlooking fantastic views. The house was very spacious with 3 double bedrooms and a large lounge and kitchen. There is a lovely deck to sit out and watch the sunsets, the stars in the sky are out of this world. Peter and Vicky were great hosts and nothing... More

My wife and I have just completed our fourth visit to Packwood and it gets better every time.Packwood is situated 5k off the main Road between Plettenberg bay and Knysna and is a hidden gem.The situation and accomodation suit us perfectly.Remote,but not isolated it is a birdwatchers paradise with beautiful settings thrown in for good measure.The estate produces its own... More

After ten years of coming to South Africa and staying with my daughter, son in law and grandchildren in CapeTown, this time my husband and I finally ventured out to the Garden Route and after a few days in Knysna we stayed at Packwood; a recommendation from my son in law after they had stayed there a few years before.... More

My partner chose The Packwood Estate as we were keen to re-visit Kynsna and I wanted to show him Plettenberg Bay and Storm River. The estate suited us as it is roughly the same distance to Plett and Kynsna. As with our visit to Hermanus, nothing could quite have prepared us for the spectacular view once we reached the estate... More

Dissapointed that the remote setting of the Packwood is not mentioned in marketing information.On arrival after 15minute drive on unsurfaced,unlit road we were informed we could not book for dinner as we had not given prior notice although we arrived at the earliest available book in time of 2.00pm this meant a 30min drive to the nearest restaurant via the... More