Eat, drink, play, sleep

Here you’ll find roosterkoek, home-made venison pies, biltong, cakes and three-course meals on Sundays. You can also sit down and order. Knysna Street. 071 472 5877

• The Willow Historical Guesthouse

The Dutch Reformed Church’s former parsonage – a beautiful double-storey – is where countless Baviaans trippers overnight. Comfortable rooms, a friendly welcome, delicious food… and when it’s cold, a crackling fire. 70 Wehmeyer Street.

willowguesthouse.co.za 044 923 1574

• De Oude Apteek

It might seem like a general dealer, but there’s much more to this emporium. If you aren’t feeling well, browse the range of Lennon’s bottles or packets of bush and herbal medicines. 56 Knysna Street. 044 923 1080

• Picture This

El-Anne Smith and Jayne Saayman’s décor shop, next-door to Sophie’s Choice. Knysna Street.

044 923 1070

• Bonato Arts & Crafts

All things knittingrelated – angora and merino wool, that sort of thing – as well as angora scarves, blankets, socks, beanies and tea cosies. There are also crafts and home-made biscuits and jams. 41 Knysna Street.

044 923 1077 or 072 756 2226

• Willow Limo

Take a donkey-cart ride through town to view the neat homes and clean streets. You’ll pay R20pp (R10 for children under 12) and R5 for photos. And if the kids want to feed the donkeys, that’ll be R5. The donkey stop is in Knysna Street outside Bonato Art & Crafts.

• Sophie’s Choice

An institution in the town. Antiques, books, eats. Good coffee. All the brainchild of Sophia van der Merwe. Knysna Street. sophieschoice.co.za 044 923 1117 or 073 140 5630 Sophie’s Choice Coffee Shop and Antiques

• Belly Deli

Pepi van der Merwe’s latest project: sought-after wines, cold cuts and charcuterie, preserves. Knysna Street.

044 923 1070 or 076 083 6357

• Lapidaria Guesthouse

A stately old home in a quiet part of town.

lapidaria.co.za 044 956 1009 or 071 472 5877 lapidaria.willowmore @gmail.com

• The Old Jail

Stay over in the cells… Don’t worry, they’ve been made over into three elegant guest rooms with air-conditioning, good linen and a private courtyard with loungers and umbrellas. ( Sounds a lot like today’s prisons. – Eds.) There’s a self-catering unit too. theoldjail.co.za 044 923 1076 or 076 792 0622 karen@theoldjail.co.za

• Tourism office

Knysna Street. 044 923 1702 of 083 420 5434 info@baviaans.co.za