Forest Edge
– Nature-lovers’ Retreat
Farm
118
Edge
of indigenous Forest
Knysna
Garden
Route
Western
Cape
South
Africa
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Self-catering
Accommodation, Knysna
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EXPERIENCE
TRANQUILITY, ROMANCE & PRIVACY in NATURE at one of SA's BEST (AA: Highly
Recommended & Award winner).
Nature-lovers'
retreat: birds, game, secluded rock pools, forest walks & biking trails.
Sundowners with fireflies and cosy log-fires.
Experience
the Magic of the Forest.... |
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the beaten track, quietly nestling in the Millwood Indigenous Knysna Forest,
Garden Route, Western Cape: a self-catering vacation haven for nature-loving
families, stressed-out city-dwellers, adventurers & honeymooners. Each
fully equipped 2-bedroomed cottage houses up to 5 persons offering an authentic,
memorable and affordable break-away holiday experience. |
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Experience
an emerald day on Forest walks, picnics or biking trail adventures, lazing
in a hammock, or visit the beach or Knysna town (20 min away). Rejuvenate
in a hot-water outdoor shower or indoor bath.
Mellow
out on the chalet verandah, watching birds or buck drink at the dam.
Light a braai(barbeque) under the stars; flitting fireflies and evocative
nightjars add to the enchantment.
In
winter enjoy a book or movie by the cozy log-fire.. |
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and Attractions: |
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On
site:
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Delight
in bird- and game-watching, it is a nature-lover’s heaven!
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Enjoy
and in-cottage or nearby professional massage
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Relax
while your kids explore Forest Edge & the Jungle Gym in safety
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Feed or
brush our tame Pet Donkeys (Hansel & Gretel)
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Explore
Forest Edge, exclusive Forest Walks and Woodcutters Graves
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Mountain
bike on and around the property (we rent bikes)
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Laze in
a sheltered hammock or braai/picnic next to the pond
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Have sundowners
on the verandah or star-gaze at the night sky
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Share
a cozy log fire, watch a video or read or sleep or do nothing....
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Approximately
10 minutes walk/drive away:
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Bathe
in a secluded rock pool in a crisp, clear Forest stream
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(or 30
min walk to magnificent Drupkelders rock pools and waterfalls)
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Horse-ride
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Experience
a unique, healing professional massage
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Swim or
canoe at “ The Drift”
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Explore
the Bushpig Design Studio, Screenprinting Workshop & shop
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Get active
on the Woodcutter hiking trail or Homtini cycle route
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Savour
the most mouth watering buffet in the Cape, at Totties' Eatery
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Watch
the rugby at the historic Portland Manor's quaint pub
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minutes' plus drive away: |
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The spotless
and safe Buffels' Bay Beach (and bypass peak season traffic!)
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Forest
Canopy tours, sea kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, golf
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Knysna's
sea food restaurants, waterfront, movie house, shops/curios
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The Outeniqua
Choo-Choo - last remaining steam train service
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Luxury
Ferry boat rides to the Featherbed Private Nature Reserve
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Whale
and Dolphin Ocean tours, or sea/lagoon fishing
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Fresh
variety at Sedgefield's Farmer's Market (not to be missed!)
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Picnic
at Jubilee Creek, where gold used to be panned
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Millwood
museum, tea garden and gold mining tours
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Outeniqua
Hiking Trail or Professionally guided birding- / eco-trails
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Monkeyland
Primate Sanctuary or Knysna Elephant Park for day trips
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Rates
Available
on enquiry
Contact:
Forest Edge –
Nature-lovers’ Retreat
Farm
118, Edge of indigenous Forest
Knysna
Garden
Route
Western
Cape
South
Africa
Accommodation
in Knysna, Garden Route
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