``a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting``
Garden Route self-catering accommodation – multi-award-winning, affordable, private self-catering cottages on the edge of the ancient Knysna forest beckons… Whether active on a stunning forest hike or biking trail, having a picnic next to a secluded forest stream, swimming in magnificent rock pools, or simply lazing in a hammock by your fully equipped cottage, Forest Edge promises tranquility and an aura of romance.
NATURE
ROMANCE
ADVENTURE
FAMILY
Enjoy a unique Knysna forest experience
Experience our award-winning hospitality
Relax in authentic well appointed cottages
Experience tranquility and privacy in nature
5 Award-winning Cottages to choose from:
2 Standard Cottages – from R 1025 / cottage / night
ALL THE COTTAGES are FULLY equipped (you just bring clothes, drinks and food – or order breakfast baskets or braai packs) and they all offer 2 bedrooms, indoor bath, hot water outdoor shower, fully equipped kitchen, open-plan lounge/dining area with TV, DVD & fireplace, braai and more. The cottage size and floorplan is identical in ALL cottages.
3 Luxury Cottages – from R 1350 / cottage / night
Our Luxury cottages, offers everything the award-winning Standard cottages do PLUS Comprehensive DSTV, free WiFi, high quality queen sized bed, weber-style kettle braai in addition to the open braai, and fancy finery. FroggyPond & Fieldmouse cottage are the only cottages with both an outside and inside shower.
A Fresh Knysna Garden Route Experience
Walk in the magical Knysna Forest
Forest Edge is surrounded by amazing Forest walks & trails for every fitness level. Giant, ancient yellow wood trees; tree ferns and forest nooks where frogs and fairies dwell… Have a short stroll on an easy forest trail, or take an hour-long circular Knysna Forest Trail route through different biomes, explore the Knysna forest TREES, Knysna forest WILDLIFE or Knysna forest BIRDS or get serious on a 9km trail; many trails near Forest Edge to choose from.
Enjoy a picturesque Picnic
Jubilee Creek is an exquisite picnic area next to a forest creek deep in the Goudveld Forest, Knysna. With picnic benches, barbeque facilities, bins and toilets, this is a clean and simply breathtakingly beautiful area. Ideal for either a secluded romantic picnic, or whole family fun. Kids can lose themselves in the joy of water play while parents can relax on soft grass in the shade nearby.
Explore SA’s Top Trails
This Garden Route mountain biking haven will satisfy active nature-lovers who want to try the various nearby mountain biking trails, ranging from safe farm roads and stunning forest trails to exhilarating and fairly technical single-track trails – truly trails for the soul.
Swim in Forest Rock Pools
Drupkelders – are rock pools in the Knysna forest. Combine a 3.5km indigenous forest walk with a visit to magnificent rock pools in the Homtini River in the Knysna Forest. These massive rock pools offer deep, cola-coloured waters to cool off in and even a waterfall to clamber up next to. Due to the exclusivity of this gem, only 12 persons a day are allowed in. This trail starts at the Forest Edge Nature-lovers Retreat gate entrance.
Explore the world famous Garden Route
Within a 60 minute drive radius from Forest Edge, you are truly spoiled for choice with world class entertainment options. From gastronomic feasts to breathtaking ocean views, beautiful sandy beaches, interactive elephant sanctuaries, ferry trips, farmer’s markets, world-class golf courses and so much more.
If you find a better rate for Forest Edge, anywhere on the internet, we will beat that rate!
Guest Reviews
“If you are a green person this is for you.
I loved the fact that Forest Edge is a green lodge, eco-friendly, sustainable to planet earth, biodegradable, self-sustaining, and in the Knysna forest.” – Beatrice Mazwi, Lanseria, April 2017
“An absolutely superb destination.
The cottages are tucked away so you have absolute privacy, and the combination of heritage, wildlife, forest and beach activities are a perfect balance. The staff was welcoming and hospitable, and cottages were immaculate. Hugely recommended!” – Samuel Biggs, Cape Town, January 2017
“It is a life changing experience.
Thank you to the owners and staff, there is no better place to be when in Knysna. My experience has been phenomenal every time I visit Forest Edge. I highly recommend for any one to visit them. Again thank you Forest Edge! ” – Charl Roestroff, Randfontein, March 2017
“Great staff and great atmosphere.
Best place ever to stay….will definitely recommend this to every person I know. Die eenheid is so mooi en volledig toegerus. Beter kan niemand voor vra nie. Voel gesang in die oggend wat jou begroet met vuurvliegies in die aand om nag te se.” – Ankia Pretoruis, Pretoria, February 2017