Forest Edge - Nature-lovers' Retreat, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Forest Edge - Nature-lovers' Retreat
Knysna, Garden Route
Western Cape

Forest Edge – Nature-lovers’ Retreat Farm 118, Edge of indigenous Forest Knysna Garden Route Western Cape South Africa Tel: +27 (0)82 456 1338 Fax: 086 613 7819 Click here to Email or Rates View rates information	Forest Edge – Nature-lovers’ Retreat Self-catering Accommodation, Knysna, Garden Route
	EXPERIENCE TRANQUILITY, ROMANCE & PRIVACY in NATURE at one of SA's BEST (AA: Highly Recommended & 2006 Award Finalist). 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....
Off 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. You can choose from our standard Evergreen level cottages and our new, smarter Lushgreen Level cottages. Both accommodations offer an authentic, memorable and affordable break-away holiday experience.

	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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On site: Delight in bird- and game-watching, it is a nature-lover’s heaven! Enjoy and in-cottage or nearby professional massage Relax while your kids explore Forest Edge & the Jungle Gym in safety Feed or brush our tame Pet Donkeys (Hansel & Gretel) Explore Forest Edge, exclusive Forest Walks and Woodcutters Graves Mountain bike on and around the property (we rent bikes) Laze in a sheltered hammock or braai/picnic next to the pond Have sundowners on the verandah or star-gaze at the night sky Share a cozy log fire, watch a video or read or sleep or do nothing....
	Approximately 10 minutes walk/drive away: Bathe in a secluded rock pool in a crisp, clear Forest stream (or 30 min walk to magnificent Drupkelders rock pools and waterfalls) Horse-ride Experience a unique, healing professional massage Swim or canoe at “ The Drift” Explore the Bushpig Design Studio, Screenprinting Workshop & shop Get active on the Woodcutter hiking trail or Homtini cycle route Savour the most mouth watering buffet in the Cape, at Totties' Eatery Watch the rugby at the historic Portland Manor's quaint pub
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The spotless and safe Buffels' Bay Beach (and bypass peak season traffic!) Forest Canopy tours, sea kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, golf Knysna's sea food restaurants, waterfront, movie house, shops/curios The Outeniqua Choo-Choo - last remaining steam train service Luxury Ferry boat rides to the Featherbed Private Nature Reserve Whale and Dolphin Ocean tours, or sea/lagoon fishing Fresh variety at Sedgefield's Farmer's Market (not to be missed!) Picnic at Jubilee Creek, where gold used to be panned Millwood museum, tea garden and gold mining tours Outeniqua Hiking Trail or Professionally guided birding- / eco-trails Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary or Knysna Elephant Park for day trips
Rates: We charge per COTTAGE (sleeps maximum 5) and we charge R50 per person from the 3rd person onwards. Please request a realtime quote to see how little tranquility costs.. The pricing on our standard Evergreen Cottages: Low season – R380 – 480 per COTTAGE per night Mid season – R480 – 580 per COTTAGE per night Long weekends & Festivals – R650 per COTTAGE per night Peak season – R850 per COTTAGE per night The pricing on our upmarket Lushgreen Cottages: Low season – R430 – 530 per COTTAGE per night Mid season – R530 – 630 per COTTAGE per night Long weekends & Festivals – R700 per COTTAGE per night Peak season – R900 per COTTAGE per night EXTRAS & SPECIALS: Single-night stays: incur a R150 surcharge, disallowed some weekends, no pets, 100% deposit required. Pets: welcome by prior arrangement ONLY. R70 surcharge per night and R300 breakage deposit. Pamper Hamper @ R266 - a decorative basket with standard-sized bubble bath, luxury soap, Skin lotion, candles, incense, Cappucino sachets, fresh nuts & chocolates beautifully wrapped, the ideal gift. Automatically included in our Romantic Getaway. Romantic Getaway @ R1250 add-on over and above accommodation rates for 3 nights or more: 2 full-body professional massages, a Pamper Hamper, Champagne-for-2 & chocolates on arrival, Millwood tour with tea & scones, etc. Ideal as part of a Honeymoon. Last-minute offers: request realtime quote to see last-minute discounts, offered from time to time Weekend extender: Book for a weekend (Fri and Sat) and get Sunday night at 30% off! Only valid during Mid- or Low Seasons. Cannot be used in conjunction with a last-minute offer. EVERGREEN vs LUSHGREEN: We differentiate between our standard, ever-popular cottages (Froggy Pond, Fieldmouse and Firefly) and our smarter, more comfortable, new cottages (FoxGlove and Fairy Den). The layout is identical in all, the difference lies in the quality of the furnishings / decor & better use of space. Lushgreen cottages are demarcated Pet free & Non-smoking. We reserve the right to upgrade you to Lushgreen at no cost to you; and will refund you the difference should we ever need to move you to Evergreen due to unforseen circumstances. INCLUDED IN STANDARD RATES: Daily Cleaning Services (excluding Sundays and Public Holidays) Linen & bathing towels; coffee, tea, condiments, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, hand&shower gel etc. First fires are packed for you if appropriate. Extra wood available @ R5 per bucket (honesty policy) TERMS & CONDITIONS: Deposits: 50% non-refundable deposit required (100% on single-night stays, Specials and any arrival within 10 days). Deposits refunded, at our discretion, if a booking is replaced or shifted within reasonable parameters (minus R200 admin fee). The balance is payable 10 days before arrival (this also offers express-check-in right at your cottage so you have MORE holiday time). Pay via Electronic/Internet Banking, direct branch deposit OR Credit card via SETCOM (Internet) ONLY, @R80 admin fee. No cheques. Discounts: Enquire if Pensioner or Knysna local. Children <2 stay free. Long stays: 10 nites+ @-4% / 15 nites+ @-6% / 20 nites+ @-8%. Standard Trading Terms: All bookings are subject to our Standard Trading Terms and guests acknowledge that all Forest Edge facilities are used at own risk & owners are not responsible for injury or loss of whatever nature. Contact: Forest Edge – Nature-lovers’ Retreat Farm 118, Edge of indigenous Forest Knysna Garden Route Western Cape South Africa Tel: +27 (0)82 456 1338 Fax: 086 613 7819 Click here to Email or Visit our web site (Please let us know you found us on All Cape Accommodation!)

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