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Fairview House

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

About Fairview House

In 1980 the Rattray family bought the farm “Fairview”, a 68 acre headland at The Crags, between Plettenberg Bay and Natures Valley, on the Southern Cape coastline.

Here Peter and Gillian Rattray built the most elegant home for their retirement and set about making a garden of some renown. David and Nicky took over this property in 2003.

Martin Rattray, Peter and Gillian’s youngest son, designed all the buildings on the property in the traditional Cape Dutch style. Martin also built himself the most spectacular house to the west, with incredible views over the mountains. After Martin’s death in 2018, the Rattray’s undertook to restore and renovate this beautiful building and turn it into an exclusive eight room hotel called Fairview House.

Fairview House was named for its extraordinary outlook over the Keurbooms indigenous forest into several mountain ranges. It is an ideal springboard for the myriad of attractions of this famous coastline, but far enough away from the bustle.

Perfect For
Adventure Beach / Coastal Birding Cycling Fishing Flora Golf Gourmet Hiking Leisure Nature Relaxation Shopping Sports Watersports Wildlife Wine
Accept Credit Cards
Air conditioner
Bar
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service
Licensed
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
TV Room
Vegetarian
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Art Galleries
Beach
Bird Watching
Boat Cruises
Boating
Canoeing
Child Friendly Activities
Cycling
Elephant Interaction
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
General Sightseeing
Golf
Helicopter Rides
Hiking
Horse Riding
Kayaking / Paddling
Mini Golf
Mountain Biking
Quad Biking
River Cruises
Sailing
Scenic Flights
Scuba Diving
Sky Diving
Surfing
Tree-top Canopy Tours
Walks (Self Guided)
Wine Tasting

Accommodation Options

Luxury King room - Main House
The Luxury room has got a King size bed and a has spectacular views over the Keurbooms Valley and Outeniqua mountains with a private balcony. This room is air conditioned and has a mini bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms has got satellite television and WiFi
Deluxe Suite
The Deluxe suites all have spectacular views over the Keurbooms Valley and Outeniqua mountains with a private balconies. They all are air conditioned and have a mini bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities. All the rooms have satellite television and WiFi
Standard King Room
Our Standard King room is anything but standard!! It has all the amenities of the luxury room and deluxe suites but has not got the same views over the Keurbooms Valley and Outeniqua Mountains. This rooms is air conditioned and has got Wifi.
Luxury twin room - Coach House
The Luxury rooms have got a Twin beds and have spectacular views over the Keurbooms Valley and Outeniqua mountains with a private veranda. This room is air conditioned and has a mini bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms have got satellite television and WiFi
Luxury King room - Coach House
The Luxury rooms have got twin beds and spectacular views over the Keurbooms Valley and Outeniqua mountains with a private veranda. The rooms are air conditioned and have a mini bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms have got satellite television and WiFi
The Cottage at Fairview House
The Cottage at Fairview House is an exciting addition to our offering at Fairview House.  The Cottage is a fully equipped self-catering option and has three bedrooms. Main room King with en suite and the other 2 rooms are twins , one on suite and the other has access to a bathroom downstairs. With two sitting rooms, dining room and a full kitchen, the Cottage is very comfortable and perfect for a family or couples travelling together who want the independence of self-catering, with the option of meals at the hotel if you don’t feel like cooking. The Cottage is adjacent to the hotel, and the swimming pool is a short walk across the lawn.
Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Bath
Bed Linen
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cooking Equipment
Dressing Gowns
En Suite Bathroom
Fireplace
Fridge
Hairdryer
Hand Towels
Heated Towel Rails
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Iron / Ironing Board
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Verandah
Wheelchair Friendly
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At a Glance
  • Rooms: 8
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English
From the Archives
We've proudly represented Fairview House since 2007. Here is a nostalgic look at their entry from our 2017 Printed Guide Book.
BED AND BREAKFAST - THE CRAGS
"Fairview is set on 68 acres with spectacular views over indigenous forests and is 10 minutes from Plett. It is available for B&B or self-catering. The gracious rooms have wonderful views. Monkeyland, restaurants, beaches, golf and polo are nearby. Children welcome"
Vintage Portfolio Collection • 2017 Edition
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