Bella Manga Country Escape
R340 in Uplands
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Why people book this hotel
“The host are so kind”
“The owners are friendly and helpful and the facilities are great”
“And what a breakfast”
“Great farmy location, very friendly owners, fab breakfast”
“Very welcoming owners, peaceful, clean”
“Very cozy accommodations with friendly staff, the whole place is neat and organi…”
“We had unfortunately to less time to fully enjoy the pool, so bring a bit of tim…”
“everything honesty bar was great beautiful surroundings lovely staff lovely pool…”
“It is just stunning, the farm, the room”
“Very beautiful, nice people, nice room nice swimming pool”
“Bella Manga's location and accommodation was perfect for our needs”
“Great start to discover the area and nature/ beaches nearby”
Overview
Bella Manga Country Escape is surrounded by the Tsitsikamma Mountains. It features 2 large outdoor pools. Plettenberg Bay with its beaches is a 20-minute drive away. Rooms and self-catering cottages are available as well Bella Manga Country Escape traditional, round Rondavel houses. The forest lodges are set apart for privacy. All units offer a small fridge and some of them have a TV. Guests can enjoy a drink from the honesty bar and relax in the Old Dairy lounge and TV room. The Fire Pit in the garden also offers a unique setting for enjoying aperitifs and a traditional braai barbecue. Walking can be enjoyed on the property and small game and birds can be often be found. Additional facilities include a business centre, a guest lounge with flat-screen satellite TV, and secure private parking. Free WiFi is available in the rooms and public areas of the main guest house. Bella Manga also offers a function and wedding venue.
Traveller reviews
jon
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
Very welcoming owners, peaceful, clean. Can highly recommend
Laura
couple
April 6, 2026
Amazing!!! Very cozy accommodations with friendly staff, the whole place is neat and organized. There is even a self service shop if you forgot something or a last minute need arise. Excellent for families with kids!
Maria Laura
family_with_children
March 29, 2026
“Just book it”
The host are so kind. The place is a few minutes away from the town, which was perfect to have some piece. It is just stunning, the farm, the room. And what a breakfast! We stayed just for 1 night, mas I could stay for 1 week easily. I would definitely come back.
Jimmy
family_with_children
March 22, 2026
“A great getaway”
Bella Manga's location and accommodation was perfect for our needs. We originally booked for one night but extended the booking to two nights. The owners are friendly and helpful and the facilities are great. We especially loved the animals. A great place for a getaway!
Catherina
couple
March 8, 2026
“We had a very pleasant stay. Everything was great and there is nothing to complain about. Thank you!”
Lea
couple
February 25, 2026
Super friendly hosts who had great tips for the area. Great start to discover the area and nature/ beaches nearby!
Antonia
couple
February 23, 2026
“Great farmy location, very friendly owners, fab breakfast”
Great farmy location, very friendly owners, fab breakfast.
Katharina
couple
February 13, 2026
“Fantastic”
Everything! Breakfast was perfect, people were really nice.
Judith
family_with_children
February 7, 2026
We had a wonderful stay at Bella Manga. Jenny and Chris have built a beautiful place, we were welcomed so lovely. We had unfortunately to less time to fully enjoy the pool, so bring a bit of time when going there.
catherine
extended_group
January 31, 2026
Very beautiful, nice people, nice room nice swimming pool ! Lovely Time !
Chia-Miao
family_with_children
January 28, 2026
“Very beautiful and relax place. Top Service.”
Thanks for everything again. War short but very lovely place.
jane
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
“beautiful country escape”
everything honesty bar was great beautiful surroundings lovely staff lovely pool Great breakfast
Tracey
family_with_children
January 20, 2026
“Would love to come back and stay again”
Such an amazing hidden gem. The room was so so beautiful.
Maarten
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Great”
The breakfast
Alex
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
Bella Manga is a wonderful homely experience with all the every small detail taken care of. I loved all the attention to detail and exceptionally clean cabin. My children really enjoyed the big, sparkling pools and the breakfast was superb. We will be back! Thank you Chris and Jenny.
Patrick
family_with_children
January 9, 2026
“Great stay, worth spending few nights!”
The property was extremely well maintained. It is very well organized and clean. Staff was very friendly at all times. Breakfast choice was not super rich but the quality was amazing.
JUAN
family_with_children
January 6, 2026
“Lovely stay”
Lovely family room Pool was clean and kids enjoyed the swim Greeting at arrival was great and friendly, felt welcome immediately
Christian
family_with_children
December 25, 2025
“best place in plettenberg bay”
wonderful estate
Jacques
couple
December 21, 2025
“A great getaway to shutdown and rest.”
Peaceful, tranquil and wonderful
Marie
couple
December 9, 2025
“Peaceful and beautiful hotel with wonderful hosts”
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Children's playground, Billiards, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Bar, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Wine/champagne
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Chapel/shrine, Safety deposit box, Heating, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry
Family Room
This family room is a large, round thatched house. It is heated, has an en suite bathroom and offers a king bed and two single beds.
Double Room
This unit is set up in converted farm buildings. They offer a lounge area, kitchenette and large veranda with BBQ facilities. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a shower.
Double Room
Featuring a private entrance with direct access to the garden, this double room is light and airy, fitted with heating and close to the swimming pool. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower and comes with a hairdryer.
Twin/Double Room
These rooms are located in a converted silo with en-suite bathroom with shower. One room is on the ground floor and the other is on the first floor. Please note that children and extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.
Twin/Double Room
This round, thatched room is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities. It has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
Suite
These suites are set up in converted farm buildings. They offer a seating area and large veranda with BBQ facilities. The main bedroom has a Queen bed, while the loft room has two single beds. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.
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