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Forest Edge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | Private kitchen
Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | Garden view
0B | Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Farm 118, Edge Of Knysna Forest, Rheenendal, Knysna, Western Cape, 6576
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Fairy Den Cottage

  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Fire Fly Cottage

  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Fox Glove Cottage

  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | Garden view

Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering)

  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Field Mouse Cottage

  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (12)
The price is NZ$131
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

About the area

Knysna

With a stay at Forest Edge in Knysna, you'll be in a regional park, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Garden Route National Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 26 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 38 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Knysna Quays - 38 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Thesen Island - 38 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Simola Golf Course - 40 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Totties Farm Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tottie's Eatery,Rheendal,EC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪VegTable Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Veg Table Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mother Holly's Tea Garden - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forest Edge

Family-friendly cottage with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Forest Edge offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this cottage include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
At Forest Edge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Knysna? This cottage has facilities measuring 689 square feet (64 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Forest Edge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Cot: ZAR 200 per night
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 72 for children
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 250 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 689 square feet of conference space
  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a regional park
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 300
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 8 PM and 10 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 300
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 72 for children
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 300 for check-in between 8 PM and 10 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat
Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat Apartment
Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat Apartment Knysna
Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat House Knysna
Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat House
Forest Edge House Knysna
Forest Edge Knysna
Forest Edge Knysna
Forest Edge Cottage
Forest Edge Cottage Knysna

Forest Edge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounded by nature. Loved the outdoor shower. Warm friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were incredibly kind and willing to accommodate us. The area was quiet and surrounded by nature. You fall asleep to the sound of frogs croaking in the distance and wake up to bird-song. The cabin is very clean and well taken care of and had everything we needed. We ordered the extra breakfast, and it was enough food to last us our whole stay! I couldn't be happier. If we ever visit Knysna again, there is no other place we would rather stay. It was truly a magical, rejuvenating experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

francisco zacarias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great for trekkers family and to explore Around

excellent experience and very warm welcoming from owners and management. very nice team and great for kids. we will definitively come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019