Forest Edge - Nature Lovers' Retreat

Off the beaten track, nestling in the Indigenous Knysna Millwood Forest, this is an award-winning, authentic, affordable self-catering haven for nature-loving families, stressed-out city-dwellers, adventurers and honeymooners.

At Forest Edge, you can experience a day full of greenery by taking forest walks, picnics or cycling trail adventures. You could also simply laze in a hammock, or visit Knysna and its breathtaking lagoon, just 20 minutes away.

Rejuvenate with a hot, outdoor shower or in the indoor bath and unwind on the veranda. Light a barbecue under the amazing night sky and in winter, enjoy a book or a film by the cosy log-fire.

Forest Edge offers unparalleled privacy, intimacy and tranquillity … and two acrobatic donkeys!

Rooms: 5
Rate: 450 - 900 ZAR

Forest Edge has recently won an Award for the Best Self-catering Cottages in South Africa. To quote the awarding agency: "Forest Edge offers the real deal for nature lovers where they can experience privacy, tranquillity and romance in affordable self-catering accommodation. This property consistently improves year after year. Well done."

Among other options, within a 20-minute radius you can:
Experience a healing massage.
Stroll through the historic Portland Manor.
Bathe in a secluded rock pool in a clear, forest stream.
Horse-ride, hike, cycle, swim, canoe, sea kayak, rock climb, abseil or golf.
Be lulled by the Outeniqua Choo-Choo steam train.
Have a luxury ferry boat ride to the Featherbed Reserve.
Take a Whale and Dolphin Ocean tour.
Explore Knysna's restaurants, waterfront, movie house, and shops.

■ By car

From George or Knysna:
- Turn north at the Rheenendal turn-off (not far from the Knysna Lagoon).
- Continue on Rheenendal Road for a 11.5 km.
- Pass the Rheenendal post office/petrol station and turn right at the Bibby's Hoek sign.
- Follow the dirt road for 2.2 km, until you reach the intersection at the entrance to the State Forest.
- Turn left and continue for 1.5 km.
- Forest Edge is the last property on this road.