Bella Manga Country House \ Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay

Bellamanga Country House is an 8 minute drive from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve where you can secure a horse-back or Jeep Safari to view the vast array of game there.

This old Cape Dutch style farmhouse, with its original farm buildings has been sympathically restored to provide guests with unique and stylish accommodation with a choice of bed and breakfast or self-catering.

Accommodation

Spend a romantic night in of our authentic African thatched rondavels, or one of our Sunbird rooms with both bath as well as power shower. Our traditional styled one bed en-suite self-catering suites with their large stoep are popular for longer stays, or spoil yourself and stay in one of our Colonial rooms in the main house with its yellowood floors and beams reflecting the bygone days of old Africa.

A five minute walk takes you to our self-catering forest lodges. With their own pool and independent braai areas they are popular for that perfect bush getaway or family holiday.

After a hot dusty day of sight-seeing what better than a dip in our large salt-water pool or a soothing soak under the thatch of our heated Jacuzzi.

breakfast and Dining

Our breakfasts are legendary, typical South African braais and evening meals for both meat eaters and vegetarians can be arranged with 24 hours notice.

Functions

There are two function rooms available – The Old Dairy holds 60 people comfortably and is furnished in typical South African boma style, whereas our recently renovated Nguni Room can hold up to 200 people with removable weather screens, large fireplace, gallery and indoor / outdoor bar.

Our intimate chapel seats 80 people comfortably as does our seated bush venue for those who prefer to marry in the forest.

Services and Facilities

• Huge salt-water pool and heated thatched Jacuzzi
• Braai (bbq) facilities for the self-catering units
• Communal bar fridge in pool room
• Licensed bar
• Safe parking
• Bass fishing
• Quad bike safaris
• Mountain bike hire

Activities and Attractions

Fifteen minutes drive takes you to Plettenberg Bay with its famous white sandy beaches, restaurants and market square. Alternatively you can “Cruise the Craggs” with its various array of African arts and crafts, mohair shop and local vineyard where you can sit amongst the vines, have lunch and taste their locally produced wines.

Quad bike safaris available exclusively for our guests to explore our 100 acre estate for the various bird and wildlife we have here, or for the more laid-back - bass fishing in our dam.

Horse riding for both the novice and experienced rider can be arranged at the nearby “Equitrailing” some 10 minutes drive away.

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Buffalo Hills, Elephant Sanctuary, Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary, Tenikwa, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden, Keurboom River Boats, whale and dolphin watching.

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