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2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable cottage with outdoor pool and restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

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 cottage is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

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, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 5
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 689
  • Conference space size (meters) - 64
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Individually furnished
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bedrooms: 2
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property does not use a professional cleaning service

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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 cottage 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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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