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Forest Edge

Family-friendly cottage in Knysna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Knysna with a stay at Forest Edge. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in Swedish massages, facials, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool and a terrace are other highlights, and accommodations feature fireplaces and kitchens.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • 5 accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Room options

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Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | Garden view
Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | Garden view
Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering) | In-room dining

Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Courtyard view
Fairy Den Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Fairy Den Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Courtyard view
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Fox Glove Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Courtyard view
Field Mouse Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Field Mouse Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Froggy Pond Cottage | Water view
Froggy Pond Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Froggy Pond Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Water view
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Courtyard view
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Fire Fly Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Farm 118, Edge Of Knysna Forest, Rheenendal, Knysna, Western Cape, 6576

What's nearby

  • Garden Route National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 24 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Knysna Quays - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 43 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 77 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 83 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cowshed @ Portland Manor - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tottie's Eatery,Rheendal,EC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mother Holly's Tea Garden, Milkwood Gold Mine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Totties Farm Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Veg Table Restaurant - ‬17 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

Enjoy your visit to Knysna with a stay at Forest Edge. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in Swedish massages, facials, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool and a terrace are other highlights, and accommodations feature fireplaces and kitchens.

At a glance

Property size

    • 5 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Cribs (infant beds): ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 72 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds: ZAR 250.0 per night

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Conference space (689 square feet)

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • In-room massages
  • Free bottled water
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a regional park

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 5 rooms
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 72 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 8 PM and 10 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 300
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

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

Does Forest Edge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Forest Edge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Forest Edge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Forest Edge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Forest Edge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Forest Edge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. There's a charge of ZAR 300 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 300 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Forest Edge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the cottage's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Forest Edge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Forest Edge have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a toaster, cookware, and a refrigerator.

Does Forest Edge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this cottage features a patio.

What's the area around Forest Edge like?

Forest Edge is located a short 18-minute walk from Garden Route National Park.

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Forest Edge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Surrounded by nature. Loved the outdoor shower. Warm friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Barend, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
KT, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
francisco zacarias, 3-night trip