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Forest Edge Nature-lovers Retreat

Experience TRANQUILITY, ROMANCE & PRIVACY in NATURE at the National WINNER - best self-catering cottages (2008 AND 2009). A nature-lovers’ retreat: secluded cola-coloured rock pools, forest walks, biking trails. Break away to sundowners with fireflies & cosy fireplaces.

• Award winning self-catering - be confident of consistently good standards
• Affordable accommodation - value for money to leverage your get-away
• Fully equipped cottages - for your comfort
• Off the beaten track - for privacy and a unique Forest Experience in Nature

Reasonably priced 2-bedroom cottage holiday accommodation nestling in the Indigenous Knysna Forest, Garden Route, Western Cape: an authentic, self-catering vacation haven for nature-loving families, stressed-out city-dwellers, adventurers & honeymooners.

After an emerald day on Forest walks, picnics or mountainbiking trail adventures, the beach or town (20min away), rejuvenate in a cup bath or outdoor shower. Mellow to birdwatching on the chalet veranda or laze in your secluded hammock. Light a braai under the stars; or cuddle up to the fireplace. Flitting fireflies and evocative nightjars add to the enchantment.

Come discover the Magic of the Forest at Forest Edge Knysna…

FACILITIES IDENTICAL IN ALL COTTAGES:

• Open-plan lounge with fireplace, small library and tv1/2/3/e & dvd with 20+ movies
• Dining area has freestanding table & chairs in Firefly and Froggy Pond; breakfast counter & stools in the other cottages
• Main bedroom has double bed, second bedroom has 2 single beds (bunk beds in FairyDen & Foxglove) and a dresser/dressing table; all linen is provided
• A 5th thick foam mattress and bedding is provided on request
• Indoor olde-worlde romantic cup bath, separate toilet and outdoor shower; bathing towels provided
• Very well equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, gas stove & oven, microwave and all cutlery and crockery
• Heaters, extra blankets and fans provided
• An alarm system is provided for your peace of mind
• Shaded veranda overlooks a private braai (barbeque)
• By popular demand, we have non-smoking cottages only (smoke on veranda)
• Park right next to your cottage
• Camper cot can be provided by prior arrangement
• Hammock at each cottage
• Two mountain bikes for rent
• Info board with bird/mammal charts
• Communal log seat bonfire area - ideal for large groups
• Cottages are serviced daily (except Sun/Public Holidays)
• Limited Internet at reception (via slow cell modem) access at a charge
• Jungle Gym
• Picnic benches
• ONE of our cottages is Pet friendly - by prior arrangement only.

Directions to Forest Edge Nature-lovers Retreat

From the N2 between Knysna and SedgefieldTurn North onto the Rheenendal road. Continue for 11.5km. Turn right at the Bibbeys Hoek sign and continue for 2.2km. At crossroads, turn left and continue for 1.5km - Forest Edge is the last property on this road.

Check In / Out Times

14:00:00
10:00:00

Features and Facilities at Forest Edge Nature-lovers Retreat

Accreditations

• WINNER of 2008 AA Award - Best Self-catering Cottages in SA
• AA Highly Recommended

Sports

• Environment
• River
• Hiking / Backpacking
• Countryside
• Paddling - Sea Kayaking
• Great Outdoors
• Canoeing / Kayaking
• Paddling - Kayaking
• Forest
• Bird Watching
• Paddling - Canoeing
• Fishing - Saltwater
• Bicycle Touring
• Scuba/Snorkeling
• National Park
• Fishing - Freshwater
• Beach
• Sailing - Yacht Charters
• Horse Riding