This freshwater lake East of Sedgefield, trapped between the high , forested, dune on the south, and the N2 on the North, is part of the network of lakes and lagoons along the South Cape Coast. It is also known as Groenvlei, due to the green aspect of the water, which is possibly due to the reflection of the forestation on the Southern shore.
This shallow lake is home to some extraordinary Bass which attracted some really fierce fishing competitions in the late 1990’s. The best prizes being boats and outboard motors, so you can imagine the intensity of the competitions.
The 5 star accommodation provided by the Lake Pleasant Resort, on the South shore, is one of the most tranquil resorts to be found on the Garden Route. A delightful meal, or even coffee and cake, on the deck overlooking the lake, is a unique experience. But for the more down to earth, frugal, earthy types, the caravan park, on the West shore, offers excellent value for money.
It’s an easy, beautiful, drive from Lake Pleasant to Knysna, Wildreness, or even to Plettenburg Bay or George, and the Saturday market at Sedgefield that offers delights like chocolate croissants, organic fruit and vegetables, and a wide variety of hand crafted art, is a must see for any visitor.
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I well remember the hotel. Went to dinner there with an eccentric local who bemoaned the fact that in the days when it was run by the owners parents, one was expected to dress for the occasion. Needless to say he was wearing a jacket and tie whilst we came as we were.