Pet friendly accommodation Knysna

At Forest Edge we understand the needs of pet owners who enjoy travelling with their trusty and loyal dogs, looking for pet friendly accommodation, Garden Route and we offer ONE pet friendly cottage. However, Forest Edge is not a kennel: there is no fenced off area, guests may not leave the pet in the cottage while going out, and we will not “dog-sit” guests' pets. In short, we cater for pet owners who literally take their dog/s everywhere.  In the interest of all guests, this pet policy (updated January 2012) will strictly apply to all pet visits:

• Our pet friendly cottage is available by prior arrangement only. Pets will be turned away if not pre-arranged and the rest of the booking will remain subject to our standard cancellation terms.
• Pets not allowed during single-night stays - book at least 2 nights.
• Only 1-2 SMALL dogs are allowed (max 30cm at the shoulder), and no long-hair breeds.
• A surcharge of R100 per pet per night is levied.
• A breakages deposit of R500 payable upfront, will be refunded to your bank account within 5 working days of departure after any unusual or additional cleaning/replacement costs have been deducted. 
• Pets should be on a leash when outside the pet friendly cottage at all times.
• Pets should eat and drink out of their own bowls and cottage crockery, pots etc are not to be used.
• Pets are NOT allowed on the furniture or in beds - bring pet's own bedding and your own covers for furniture. Pets will absolutely be “evicted” (see last point) should any hairs etc. be evident on furniture.
• We do not provide any towels, tea towels, blankets or mats during pet stays – please bring your own.
• Pets must "go to the toilet" outside the cottage; the owner must pick up doggy-doos and dispose of it in the toilet.
• Pets are not to harass staff, other guests, the pet donkeys or any other animals/birds on the property.
• Pets must arrive bathed and treated with "Frontline" or similar preventative measure before arrival.
• Pets are not allowed into the Sanparks forest; this is not under Forest Edge's control.
• There may be baboons & other wild life at Forest Edge; owners are responsible for their pets' safety.
• Forest Edge will in no way assume liability for any loss, injury or damage of whatsoever nature - this extends to pets on the premises (see Terms & Conditions).
• Forest Edge retains the right to refuse any specific pet requests.
• A pet booking is only fully confirmed once this form has been signed, dated and returned to Forest Edge together with the R500 breakage deposit. The rest of the booking remains subject to our standard cancellation terms.
• During booking, select number of 'pet surcharge' nights under extras, e.g. 2 pets for 3 nights = 6 pet nights.
• Pets will be “evicted” immediately should any part of this policy be contravened during the stay. In the case of Forest Edge enforcing a pet “eviction” in terms of this pet policy or any event resulting in damage or injury from the pets, the pet/s will have to be removed from Forest Edge premises with immediate effect and the guest/s will forfeit any monies paid to Forest Edge, should they decide to leave as a result.

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Download Pet Policy (PDF format) to complete, sign and return to us
 
As the reader can imagine, this policy evolved as a result of our hospitality being abused by the few, now affecting the many; and we have a duty to protect ourselves and our other guests from harassment, loss and injury.

If you would rather make use of a nearby kennel about 10 minutes from Forest Edge on the Rheenendal road, try Shepherds Glen Kennel on 044-3860135. They are very reasonable (cheaper that our per dog rate!) but you need to book well in advance and it is critical that you book months in advance for peak and busy periods; also note that they have a minimum stay requirement and will ONLY take your pet/s if they have up-to-date innoculation certificates upon your arrival there.

Animal lovers looking for Garden Route pet friendly accommodation need look no further...