Guest house Forest Edge
Farm 118, Edge of the Goudveld Forest, 6576 Rheenendal, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 20 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very well looked after. Everything you could possibly want or need.
United KingdomA relaxing place to stay, a little to remote for some.
United KingdomBreakfast was superb! We loved the serene surroundings and quiet atmosphere. We loved the good and clean smelling linen on the beds!
South AfricaAbsolutely loved Susana dn Dries as hosts and the location at the edge of the forest. My fireplace was a welcome addition as it got pretty chilly. The breakfast room adjacent to the Lilly pond is lovely.
South AfricaA tranquil, beautiful forest setting for these quaint and pretty cottages that combines wonderful hospitality from the staff with total privacy and sublime relaxation.
United KingdomWenn just felt like at home. Sympathetic hosts! Great place. Cosy.
GermanyThe owner have made an incredible dinner and breakfast for us. You have to book it in advance, but it is amazing. Including nice entertainment :)
GermanyHeerlijk, relax, afgelegen plaats, je hoort alleen het geluid van de natuur (vogels, baboon in de verte, bladeren/ bomen door de wind gewaaid).
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Forest Edge
- What guests loved the most:
“Very well looked after. Everything you could possibly want or need.”
United Kingdom“A relaxing place to stay, a little to remote for some.”
United Kingdom“Breakfast was superb! We loved the serene surroundings and quiet atmosphere. We loved the good and clean smelling linen on the beds!”
South Africa“Absolutely loved Susana dn Dries as hosts and the location at the edge of the forest. My fireplace was a welcome addition as it got pretty chilly. The breakfast room adjacent to the Lilly pond is lovely.”
South Africa“A tranquil, beautiful forest setting for these quaint and pretty cottages that combines wonderful hospitality from the staff with total privacy and sublime relaxation.”
United Kingdom“Wenn just felt like at home. Sympathetic hosts! Great place. Cosy.”
Germany“The owner have made an incredible dinner and breakfast for us. You have to book it in advance, but it is amazing. Including nice entertainment :)”
Germany“Heerlijk, relax, afgelegen plaats, je hoort alleen het geluid van de natuur (vogels, baboon in de verte, bladeren/ bomen door de wind gewaaid).”“0”
NetherlandsForest Edge is a private, tranquil, eco-friendly retreat nestled against an indigenous forest outside of Knysna. It features features barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and a lush garden.
The individually decorated cottages come with a terrace overlooking the garden and forest. It is equipped with a seating area, TV and DVD player, and fireplace. Each cottage has a private entrance and the bathroom includes a Victorian bath and outdoor hot water shower. Free WiFi and satellite TV are available in some units.
Forest Edge’s free-standing self-catering units have a kitchen containing an oven, microwave, refrigerator and kitchenware. It includes a dining area. Breakfast and dinner is served at the Lily Pond Deck at an additional charge and should be arranged in advance.
Each cottage has a library of books and guests can relax in their hammock whilst reading a book. Activities include picnicing and birdwatching and other facilities available include a splash pool, kiddies play area and a meditation corner. Children can experience feeding the on site pet donkeys.
The Wild Oats Farmers' Market and beach is a 30-minute drive away. Knysna lagoon and town is 13.7 miles away, and George Airport is 1 hours’ drive.
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Guests love...
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Fantastic coffee!
Free private parking available on-site
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Luxury Cottage - FieldMouse
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Luxury Cottage - FroggyPond
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Hosted by Danie & Amanda
Danie & Amanda
This place is truly magical. It is as if the woodcutters' spirit still guards over us and ensures that we never forget how specials this piece of earth is, not just the forest nature scenes or the animals, but the heritage and the rich history.
Forest Edge stole our hearts and rejuvenated our spirits when we first saw it in 2015. I have owned it since June 2016 and have since refurbished the cottages, revived the gardens and injected some much needed passion into our great staff, not to even mention my own personal and detailed touch. I am passionate about this tranquil, private space where my guests can shed some of their stress and re-connect with one another in the healing glow of nature. My guest's smiles are worth more than our dozen awards! Looking forward to meeting you : - )
Rheenendal is such a melting pot of cultures and personalities. Definitely a farming community that cares for each other and that loves sharing our magical area with our guests.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English
What's nearby *
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Goukamma Nature Reserve7.2 miles
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Simola Golf Estate7.6 miles
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Simola Golf and Country Estate7.7 miles
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Knysna Forest7.9 miles
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Groenvlei Lake8.5 miles
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Pledge Nature Reserve9.1 miles
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Featherbed Boat Cruises9.6 miles
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Knysna National Lake Area9.7 miles
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Knysna Waterfront9.8 miles
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Sedgefield lagoon10.6 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Totties Farm Kitchen Restaurant2.5 miles
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Portland Mini Market Supermarket5.6 miles
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River Deck Cafe/bar6.8 miles
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Sedgefield Wild Oats Market10.6 miles
Natural beauty *
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Jubilee Creek River3.7 miles
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Knysna Lagoon Lake9.3 miles
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Buffalo Bay Sea/ocean11.2 miles
Closest airports *
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Plettenberg Bay Airport24.9 miles
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George Airport32.5 miles
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RetryFacilities of Forest Edge Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Sun terrace
- Outdoor pool
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Full body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Light therapy
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Make up services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Children's playground
- Massage Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- DVD player
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Transport
- Airport drop off Additional charge
- Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
- Invoices
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Bridal suite
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Fence around pool
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Plunge pool
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitiser
Food & drink safety
- Delivered food is securely covered
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Extra bed upon request
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ZAR 100 per child, per night |
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Cot upon request
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ZAR 150 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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ZAR 100 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Forest Edge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that a late check-in fee will be added for late arrivals after 20:00.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Forest Edge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Swimming pool #1 is closed from Mon 15 Jun 2020 until Sun 13 Sept 2020
Swimming pool #1 is closed from Tue 15 Jun 2021 until Thu 16 Sept 2021
