Forest Valley Cottages in Knysna, Self Catering Garden Route
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Loadshedding Proof

  • Generator
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights
  • Property TypeResort
  • Guests14
  • Rooms/Units6
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights

Forest Valley Cottages is a highly recommended property for self catering in Knysna for tourists visiting the Garden Route region.

About Forest Valley Cottages

Beaming with casual luxury, Forest Valley embraces the dramatic beauty of the coastline town of Knysna with mountain and forest views. The offer of tree-top casual, rustic, honeymoon hideaways, cocooned seclusion and stunning views of deep indigenous forest valleys and mountains. 7mins from the Knysna lagoon then drive around this scenic natural icon to Knysna town.

Self Catering Accommodation

The tree-top units are all stylishly and individually furnished with a natural contemporary feel. Air Con cooler/heating is available in these units. Each has a plush Queen-size bed with quality linens; a Jacuzzi / spa bath opens to the gorgeous views, an Amphitheatre of deep forest valleys and the mountains surrounding Knysna. Sip champagne, light some candles and enjoy the bath goodies offered, a deck high up with a weber BBQ and hammock, completes the relaxed enjoyment.

All units have BBQ / braai's or Webers on the deck high up, from where you can enjoy your partner and the forest, night animal calls, soaking in the sweeping views and crisp clean air. All the decks are very private and are equipped with a table and chairs.

Please see the individual cottage descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

On Site Facilities

There is a plunge pool, which overlooks the magnificent views, for the use of all the guests. It's like a big Jacuzzi with aim flow jets and seating all around. And for the more active there is a forest trail from the cottages to the bottom of the valley.

When you book in you will find, we have set up the cottage beautifully for you, with petals on the bed, arrival tea and coffee / small chocolates / bath goodies / candles / some toilet stuff / firewood and charcoal with firelighters on the deck that you can buy / daily housekeeping service /some Dstv / DVD / music system.

Services

Professional housekeepers will enter from around 10h00 or so, tidy beds, wash dishes, clean Webbers /BBQ's / fireplaces and freshen up. Cottages are sanitized to a high standard on a daily basis. If you do not want the staff to enter you may put on the no entry sign and you will not be disturbed.

Activities

Forest Valley Cottages has a tourist info board, in the office, with pamphlets to take and many things to do in the area, tree-top canopy tours, Elephant Park, Bungy jumping, ferry and yacht cruises on the lagoon, game park visits, horse riding, visit gold mines of the 1800 close-by…are but a few.

• Start your day in a languid fashion, lazing on the deck chairs or enjoying breakfast, which you can order from Forest Valley Cottages, on the sunny decks, drinking in the awesome views that stretch on forever in front of you. The valley is ever-changing in its moods, thus close-by Phantom Pass, a Khoi bushman word for the changing sites.
• Enjoy a forest hike from your cottage, down into the valley (about 1.5hrs) or do the many hikes in the Knysna Forest 7kms away. World class MTB tracks and area.
go to the pristine Buffalo Bay swimming beaches for safe swimming…15mins away, by car!
• Forest Valley is also en-route to the state forest, with many rambles, picnic spots and even the old goldmines can be explored. Tea and cake can be enjoyed at the quaint Mother Holly Tearoom in the forest
• Enjoy a horse riding outride, which can be arranged nearby
• Beautiful swimming beaches, rivers and lagoon nearby for fishing and canoeing
• Mashie golf course nearby
• Visit the country restaurants around or take your pick from the many in Knysna town. Saturday morning Harvest-time Market in Sedgefield, should definitely not be missed
• Massages and pamper treatments can be booked from Forest Valley Cottages

Then return to your secluded cocoon of comfort, light a fire, open a bottle of good red wine and gaze at the stars and listen to the night sounds.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • wifi
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • hot tub
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Private hot tub
  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Hi fi
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Private pool
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)
  • Video player

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Generator
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Wild Iris Honeymoon Cottage

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Wild Iris Honeymoon Cottage

Romantic honeymoon treetop and couples get-away cottages with queen size bed / jacuzzi spa bath. Fully equipped kitchenettes, shower en-suite. Fireplace, DSTV/DVD. Private deck with weber braai and hammock. Daily housekeeping.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Glory Dawn Honeymoon Cottage

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Glory Dawn Honeymoon Cottage

Romantic honeymoon treetop and couples get-away cottages with queen size bed / jacuzzi spa bath. Fully equipped kitchenettes, shower en-suite. Fireplace, DSTV/DVD. Private deck with weber braai and hammock. Daily housekeeping.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-3 years are allowed

Sandstone Honeymoon Cottage

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Sandstone Honeymoon Cottage

Romantic honeymoon treetop and couples get-away cottages with queen size bed / jacuzzi spa bath . Fully equipped kitchenettes, shower en-suite. Fireplace, DSTV/DVD. Private deck with weber braai and hammock. Daily housekeeping.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Earth Rose Deluxe Honeymoon Cottage

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Earth Rose Deluxe Honeymoon Cottage

Queen size bed, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with fireplace, DSTV/DVD. His and hers showers. Deluxe large jacuzzi tub off the main bedroom overlooking the awesome views. Private deck with braai and hammock. Housekeeping beds made dishes washed, braai and fire.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Lavender Edge Hide-away Cottage

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Lavender Edge Hide-away Cottage

Lavender Edge is a two bedroom unit that has a bath with a view, of deep Forest Valleys and the mountains surrounding Knysna, a big deck, swinging chair , BBQ / braai facilities, breakfast table / seating area and a private outside shower, where the views are super, as well as a shower inside. It has a 4 people gas geyser operated jacuzzi off the deck with the views, stretching out ahead.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Blue Sky ultimate Honeymooner

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Blue Sky ultimate Honeymooner

Blue-Sky Ultimate honeymoon and couple's cottage has the most spectacular views, an amphitheatre of deep forest valleys and the mountains surrounding Knysna which is 15mins away by car, well equipped, braai, outer Spa bath and a queen-sized bed.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Birdsong Honeymoon Love Nest

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Birdsong Honeymoon Love Nest

Birdsong Honeymoon Love Nest is a luxurious cottage perfect for lovebirds! It is equipped with a BIG Jacuzzi under decking, air-conditioning, electric blanket, webber gas BBQ, Dstv, high up stunning views. Accommodates up to 2 people in a Queen-size bed, dressed with quality linen. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basins and WC. Bath towels, air conditioner, Jacuzzi overlooking the majestic views. Fully equipped kitchenette with a 2 plate gas hob and small oven. Flat screen Television with satellite TV. Nespresso pod coffee machine. Large sliding doors to deck. Deck table and chairs, loungers, hammock and gas Weber BBQ.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Gorgeous Olive Love-Nest

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Gorgeous Olive Love-Nest

Gorgeous Olive Love-Nest accommodates up to 2 people in a beautiful Queen size bed dressed with quality linen. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and WC and bath towels. On the patio there is a big bath tub overlooking the majestic views. Other facilities include air-conditioning, Flat screen Television with satellite TV, fully equipped kitchenette with a 2 plate gas hob and small oven, Nespresso pod coffee machine. Large sliding doors to deck, deck table and chairs, loungers, hammock and gas Weber BBQ.

  • Private hot tub  
  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Hi fi  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)  
  • Video player

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

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Guest Reviews

40 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We really enjoyed our stay, everything was beautiful. Lovely and quiet and beautiful views. Loved the fireplace. Will be back.

April 2023

Marna G. (Gordonsbay)

Verified reviewexcellent

We absolutely loved the Lavender unit for our honeymoon. So peaceful and quiet and superb interior. We had 2 kenwood filter coffee machines all to ourselves, enjoyed the DSTv, but most of all enjoyed the jacuzzi! Beautiful view to wake up to in the morning. Bath with big window and outside showed was very enjoyable. Would definitely come back. Oh and the reception lady (Marshie) was very nice and very helpful (gave us a map with all the nearby tourist attractions ect.)

October 2022

AMY E. (JOhannesburg)

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Response timeForest Valley Cottages typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)George Airport - 50km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged, please enquire.

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Listed on SA-Venues.com since July 2008

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