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Forest Edge

Forest Edge

Knysna Western Cape
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
With a stay at Forest Edge in Knysna, you'll be in a regional park, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Garden Route National Park. This cottage is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Treat yourself with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this cottage include a picnic area and barbecue grills.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Express check-in
  • Conference space size (meters) - 64
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Ecotours on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Conference space size (feet) - 689

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Other details

At Forest Edge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Knysna? This cottage has facilities measuring 689 square feet (64 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Garden Route National Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Knysna Lagoon - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi
Drupkelders Hiking Trail - 21 km / 13 mi
Friday Market - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Featherbed Boat Cruises - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Knysna Quays - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Knysna Waterfront - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Pledge Nature Reserve - 25.2 km / 15.6 mi
Thesen Island - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Brenton Beach - 25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Featherbed Nature Reserve - 28 km / 17.4 mi
Simola Golf Course - 28.1 km / 17.4 mi
Outeniqua Transport Museum - 28.3 km / 17.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 58.3 km / 36.2 mi
George (GRJ) - 78.3 km / 48.7 mi
The preferred airport for Forest Edge is George (GRJ).

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the cottage prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and 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)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Farm 118, Edge Of Knysna Forest, Knysna, Western Cape 6576, South Africa