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Forest Edge

Property class: 3

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An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden railing, overlooking a lush green landscape.
A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.
A neatly made bed with a checkered pillow and a decorative item on the side.
A wooden pathway through a dense forest with ferns and trees.
A wooden-paneled kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a clock on the wall and a vase with flowers on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Farm 118, Edge Of Knysna Forest, Rheenendal, Knysna, Western Cape, 6576
  • Place, Garden Route National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering)

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a large mirror.

Superior Cottage (Fully Equipped, Self Catering)

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Fairy Den Cottage

Fairy Den Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fox Glove Cottage

A neatly made bed with a checkered pillow and a decorative item on the side.

Fox Glove Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Field Mouse Cottage

A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, floral bedding, bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a bedside table with a lamp and a basket of flowers.

Field Mouse Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Froggy Pond Cottage

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bed with floral bedding, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Froggy Pond Cottage

  • Water view
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fire Fly Cottage

A neatly made bed with a checkered pillow and a decorative item on the side.

Fire Fly Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for FIELD MOUSE COTTAGE-LUX

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

FIELD MOUSE COTTAGE-LUX

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for FROGGY POND COTTAGE-LUX

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

FROGGY POND COTTAGE-LUX

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for FIRE FLY COTTAGE-LUX

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

FIRE FLY COTTAGE-LUX

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Knysna

A family-friendly stay in Knysna awaits you at Forest Edge. Within steps you'll find Garden Route National Park and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. .Flat-screen TVs with DVD players are featured in all 5 individually furnished accommodations, and you can enjoy fireplaces, patios and separate bathtubs and showers. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves and stovetops. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. Additionally, free bottled water, in-room massages and safes are available. Limited housekeeping is available. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, facials and mani/pedis. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool along with access to ecotours and bike hire. Plus you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Garden Route National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 27 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 37 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Knysna Quays - 37 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Brenton Beach - 39 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cowshed @ Portland Manor - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mother Holly's Tea Garden, Milkwood Gold Mine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mother Holly's Tea Garden - ‬20 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

There's a restaurant on site. Event space at this cottage measures 689 square feet (64 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Forest Edge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Knysna cottage.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 689 sq ft of conference space
  • 64 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Forest Edge offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Cot: ZAR 200 per night
  • Playground

Kitchen

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 250 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 lift
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • 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 and check-out are 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

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Forest Edge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from 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)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the cottage before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat

Forest Edge Nature Lovers' Retreat Apartment

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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

What is the cancellation policy at Forest Edge?

Forest Edge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Forest Edge?

The closest beach to Forest Edge is Brenton Beach (16.8 km).

Does Forest Edge have a pool?

Forest Edge has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Forest Edge?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as premium bedding and a fireplace.

Is Forest Edge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Forest Edge is a hit with families.

Does Forest Edge serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Edge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Forest Edge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Forest Edge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Edge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forest Edge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Forest Edge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Surrounded by nature. Loved the outdoor shower. Warm friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

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