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Forest Edge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly cottage with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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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About the neighborhood

Knysna

Forest Edge places you next to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a mile (2 km) of Garden Route National Park. This 5-room, 3-star cottage welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, fireplaces, and patios.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 26 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 38 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 38 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Thesen Island - 38 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Simola Golf Course - 40 min drive - 18.2 miles

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
An outdoor pool, conference space, and express check-in are featured at Forest Edge. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly cottage include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
The 5 individually furnished accommodations feature kitchens and patios. Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, electric kettles, and free bottled water. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Crib: ZAR 200 per night
  • Playground

Kitchen

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The cottage can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the cottage at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Forest Edge?

Forest Edge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Forest Edge?

This cottage is located in Knysna, a short 18-minute walk from Garden Route National Park and also 1 minutes on foot from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is there a spa available at Forest Edge?

Spa services at the cottage include Swedish massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

Does Forest Edge have a casino on the premises?

No, Forest Edge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Forest Edge?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Forest Edge?

There are many amenities for couples at this cottage, including a fireplace and in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Forest Edge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does Forest Edge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Forest Edge serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Forest Edge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Forest Edge.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to Forest Edge?

The closest major airport to Forest Edge is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is about 24.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Forest Edge?

Yes, every accommodation at Forest Edge comes with a patio with some featuring garden or water views.

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

Traveled 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