Pezula Castle
holiday villa in Knysna, South Africa

THE MAIN CASTLE

Discover Pezula Castle, a breathtaking escape on the Garden Route in the Western Cape. More than a villa, it’s an immersive experience. Its three luxurious en-suite bedrooms boast private terraces capturing the sea breeze. Our attentive team fulfills every request. Extend your retreat with the optional Cliff Villa for two more guests. Relax by the pool, explore gardens, savor beach oysters, or venture to Sinclair Nature Reserve. Pezula Castle offers an unparalleled encounter with unspoiled beauty, inviting you to embrace luxury and natural wonders on your Garden Route journey.

AN ANNEX TO THE MAIN CASTLE

The Honeymoon Castle, adjacent to the Main Castle, is arguably the world’s most romantic villa. Secluded and private, it features nautical-themed decor, an open-plan living area with a wood-burning fireplace, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom. The terrace with a heated plunge pool overlooks Noetzie Beach. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace offers stunning beach views, and a lavish bathroom with heated marble floors, double shower, freestanding bath, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe, and separate toilet enhances the luxury. An idyllic retreat for an enchanting honeymoon experience amid unparalleled coastal beauty.

THE CASTLE ON THE CLIFF

The charming Cliff Castle, a stylish villa perched above the Main Castle, boasts panoramic beach and ocean views. Ideal for a couple, it provides spacious accommodation, complete privacy, a luxurious en-suite bedroom, open-plan living area with a kitchenette, and a balcony for whale or dolphin spotting. The spacious bathroom features heated marble floors, dual vanities, a walk-in wardrobe, and a separate bathtub, walk-in shower, and toilet. A perfect retreat for those seeking comfort and tranquility amid breathtaking coastal scenery.

EXPERIENCE NOETZIE BEACH, KNYSNA, SOUTH AFRICA

Noetzie Beach, nestled behind rolling hills on the Garden Route, is a pristine and enchanting South African gem. The secluded beach, adorned with captivating flora and manmade castles perched on cliffs, exudes a fairytale charm. As we delve into its history, we discover its early days were shaped by the Khoisan people, who named it ‘Noetziekamma,’ meaning ‘dark water’ due to the lagoon’s deep hue. With an almost mystical allure, Noetzie Beach stands as a testament to centuries of natural beauty and cultural significance, inviting visitors to explore its intriguing past and embrace its magical ambiance.

In the 1930s, Noetzie Beach welcomed its first ‘castle,’ unintentionally born as a holiday home for Herbert Stephen Henderson and his family from Rhodesia. Constructed with natural beach stones, its castle-like appearance emerged when Henderson playfully added turrets on a suggestion. The accidental castle sparked a trend, with more structures following suit. In 1942, Henderson built ‘The Castle,’ and the Lindsay family erected ‘Perekuil’ in the 1960s. Henderson’s son contributed ‘Montrose’ in the 1970s. Despite being holiday homes, the Noetzie castles fuel enchanting tales of stowaway princesses and pirates, contributing to the mystical allure of this South African beach.