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Cuningham's Island Guest House

3.0 of 5
3 Kingsway | Leisure Isle, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Cuningham's Island Guest House
Ranked #45 of 85 Knysna B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Grahamstown, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Kick of your shoes, kick back and relax is definitely the order of the day with Tim at Cunninghams Island Guest House, we love it and have been staying on repeated trips over the last eight years. More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Secluded but yet close to town. Spacious rooms and bathrooms, pillows and linens like in a 5*, bathroom with amenities and an awesome complimentary breakfast(probably one of the best croissants I ever had) The owner ,Tim Cunningham , not only made us feel at home by being a great host but also gave us directions and advice in how to... More

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Perrysburg, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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Cunningham's Island Guest House was a very cozy and nice Bed and Breakfast and Tim Cunningham was very friendly and accommodating. We were traveling as a group of 5 so split between two rooms and the accommodations were very nice, the staff was extremely friendly and Tim was very helpful on providing tips on what to see, do, where to... More

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Knysna, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011
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A very good B&B. Very kind staff en owner. And the house was lovely decorated. More

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Tim Cuningham, Owner at Cuningham's Island Guest House, responded to this review
23 November 2011

I would like to express my thanks to you for taking the time to post your comments on TripAdvisor & hope to meet you again one day. Warm wishes Tim More

london england
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011
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person found this review helpful

very laid back sustained welcome here and the 8 nights we spent here went too quickly big rooms, no need to lock them during day (I like that) everything works, breakfast excellent, garden most comfortable, Tim is very amusing company and help was always available. efficient staff and lovely garden lad is Denzil thanks Tim Dr Mrs Brian Silverstone London More

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Tim Cuningham, Owner at Cuningham's Island Guest House, responded to this review
23 November 2011

Dear Brian & Maril Thanks so much for taking the time to post a comment on TripAdvisor. I hope that you are both well. Warm wishes Tim More

EAST SUSSEX
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011
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We spent five nights at Cuningham's Island Guest House as part of a visit to South Africa last month and enjoyed it so much we hope to return in 2013. Leisure Isle is a very safe place to stay and Tim's home is an excellent and comfortable base. We particuarly liked sitting by the pool drinking the extremely good value... More

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Tim Cuningham, Owner at Cuningham's Island Guest House, responded to this review
23 November 2011

I would like to say thanks so much for posting a comment on TriAdvisor & look forward to you returning in 2013. Warm wishes Tim More

Cheltenham
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010
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Only a brief stop off to break up our long journey on the Garden Route when travelling from Cape Town up to Port Elizabeth. We arrived late but were warmly welcomed by Tim Cunningham who showed us to our well appointed rooms before directing us to a lovely little restaurant for fabulous food and beverages. The location in the daylight... More

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Sting54
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010
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After travelling for 6 hours, arriving at Cuningham's place was a truly relaxing finale to our road trip for that day. Knysna is one of our favourite places in South Africa!! Travelling along the Garden Route allows one to take in some of the most beautiful scenery South Africa has to offer, and although we only stayed at Cunningham's for... More

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Muscat Governorate, Oman
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2010
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person found this review helpful

I had been trying to look up this place for sometimes to write a review, atlast I got it..great I usually dont write reviews until and unless the place is really bad or really good, well this is is really good. Rooms were huge..were so clean...everything was just perfect..breakfast...was very tasty. Owner is one hell of a guy..this is the... More

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Belgique
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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3 Kingsway | Leisure Isle, Knysna 6570, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 74 AUD - 118 AUD

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