Located just five kilometres outside of the bustling beach town of Plettenberg Bay – where the meandering Keurbooms River rests just beyond the languid lounging areas of the long verandah – River Run encapsulates the image of a wholesome family holiday.
Combining the best of all worlds, this luxury riverside accommodation along the revered Garden Route, answers to your clan’s call of being immersed in nature. Witnessing and partaking in all of the boating, paddling, fishing and swimming action of the water. Absorbing the tranquility and stillness of its surroundings. Retreating to your own countryside, homestead that’s fully equipped with all of the essentials. Yet in perfect proximity to the thrills of Plettenberg Bay’s attractions. The beaches, the beautiful mountain trails, the community cafés and convenience stores. It’s a haven of a hideaway that generously accommodates as many as three families in its main house and separate cottage.
Having been renovated and redesigned with family life at the helm of its configuration, this riverside retreat comprises of six ensuite bedrooms – four of which are in the main house, including a bunk room, and two in the adjacent cottage. Large open spaces lend themselves as the communal living, dining and entertaining spaces. Two braai areas are located at the front and the back of the home, independent from one another.
Allowing for those moments of gathering around the swimming pool, sheltered from the elements, or river-facing, lapping up the views of the landscape. Gazing over at the island that rests on the opposite side. A nature reserve that’s brimming with birdlife. Spotting the occasional zebra and grazing antelope. All the while relaxing on any of the many loungers and comfy couches that are scattered around the home. Beckoning endless hours of relaxation, snoozing in the sunlight and listening to the sounds of joy that echo around the banks of the river.
Basking on the banks
The property is located on a secure estate, letting the kids run wild to their holiday hearts’ content. Riding bikes and seeking hiding spots when the afternoon garden games are in play. Plenty of canoeing and SUPing on the river, all the way up to the mouth that’s no more than a kilometre away. Picnics on some secluded beaches. Cricket on the lawn, and for those that know how to throw a frisbee, this is the place to perfect it. Bobbing about on lilos.
Evening sunsets on the verandah with a chilled bucket-load of pink punch sundowners. Mimicking the colours of the sky. Nights that linger on and on with the stars, and the occasional chirp from the nocturnal birds. Some of you are deep in a slumber, some are out and about in Plett. Others are still gathered around the fireplaces, chatting on the sofas, barefoot on the lawn. River Run lets you be exactly who you intend to be on this holiday. Living out your best riverside life, like all of the generations before. Paving the way for those to come.
Written by Colleen Ogilvie