EXPERIENCE TRANQUILITY, ROMANCE & PRIVACY in NATURE at one of SA's BEST (Winner of almost a dozen national and international awards). Nature-lovers' retreat: birds, game, secluded rock pools, forest walks & biking trails. Sundowners with fireflies and cosy log-fires. Experience the Magic of the Forest.
Forest Edge is a haven for nature-loving families, stressed-out city-dwellers, adventurers and honeymooners alike. Situated off the beaten track up in the hills away from traffic noise, it nestles in the expansive Millwood Indigenous Knysna Forest - a Forest rich in birdlife and exotic stories.
Enjoy an emerald day unwinding on Forest walks or biking trails, at the spotless Buffalo beach, on a forest stream picnic, reading in a lazy hammock, on an adventure activity, or on a trip to Knysna town (20 leisurely minutes away). After a refreshing late-afternoon hot-water outdoor shower or relaxing indoor olde-worlde bath, mellow out on the verandah with sundowners while watching a bushbuck or baboon family drink at the dam. Light a braai(barbeque) under the stars to the chorus of frogs. Flitting fireflies and evocative nightjars add to the enchantment. In Winter, relax in front of a cozy log-fire.
Each 2-bedroomed cottage offers a main bedroom with double bed, second bedroom with two single beds (plus a cot and/or extra mattress on request). Being fully equipped, including a microwave, TV/DVD, coffee/tea and linen/towels, heaters, fans, hairdryer, braai, fireplace and more.
Our luxury cottages, in addition, also offer Comprehensive DSTV, Flatscreen TV, Free Wifi, a Queen bed instead of a double bed and a Weber-style kettle braai in addition to the open braai, plus fancier finery. FieldMouse & FroggyPond also have an en-suite shower in the main bedroom.
For those of you that don't feel like cooking in our fully equipped cottages, we also serve breakfast and dinner on our picturesque Lily Pond Deck.
Forest Edge offers an affordable break-away experience to remember. Contact us now to come discover the Magic of the Forest!
Tantalizing Extras:
Hansel & Gretel, our two tame donkeys, are a delight for the whole family
Large groups enjoy the communal bonfire in addition to the private braai at each cottage
A small library of books and videos/dvds in each cottage
Bird/mammal reference charts on the information board
Relax while your kids explore Forest Edge & the Jungle Gym in safety
Enjoy a professional massage in-cottage or in nearby studio
Enjoy country hospitality at the superb Totties Eatery buffet 5 minutes away
A host of adventure activities (horse riding, whale watching, canoeing, Outeniqua Power Van, authentic Farmers' Market, etc.) are offered in the area
The exclusive Drupkelders forest walk, down to exquisite rock pools and waterfalls, starts at Forest Edge.
As per Country Life magazine's article on Forest Edge: "Lilies cling to the rock face, hanging down in bunches - what a pure Midsummer Nights' Dream experience"
There's even a splash pool, to cool off in, on those beautiful summer days.
Farm 118, Bibby's Hoek, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact:
Danie Jansen van Vuuren
Local Tel:
+27-82-4561338
INT Tel:
+27-82-4561338
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+27-86-6137819
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Post Lockdown Special Valid from 11 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021
Come isolate in the magical Knysna forest. All COVID Protocols in place. Special Rate not valid over School Holidays or Long Weekends. No Sunday / Public Holiday arrivals.
RATES 2015
FOREST EDGE - 2014/2015 PRICING
STANDARD COTTAGES (2-bedrooms, sleep max 5) - R400pps pn; 50% of rate 3rd person up
LUXURY COTTAGES (2-bedrooms, sleeps max 6, max 4 adults) - R520pps pn; 50% of rate 3rd person up
SUPERIOR MAIN HOUSE (Large, spacious Double storey with loads of extras; 2-bedrooms + Sleeper Couch in lounge, 2-bathrooms, sleeps max 6) - R800pps pn; 50% of rate 3rd person up
PEAK SEASON (12 Dec - 15 Jan) - Add R600pn in any cottage
WINTER SEASON - Contact us for the occasional 20% Winter Discount Special
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Please enquire about our Special Offers:
Very popular Honeymoon / Romantic Getaway / Mountain biking / Pensioner Packages
Winter Midweek discounts
Minimum Stays:
2 nights;
3 nights required during Festivals, School Holidays and Long Weekends may not be split up;
7 nights required during Peak season
INCLUDED IN STANDARD RATES:
Linen & bathing towels; cottage fully equipped for self-catering, plus basics like dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, rubbish bags, small shower gel.
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