Platbos Forest Cabins
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Platbos Forest Cabins is a highly recommended property for self catering in Gansbaai for tourists visiting the Cape Overberg region.
About Platbos Forest Cabins
Platbos Forest offers self catering accommodation in an indigenous forest found on the Baviaanspoort Hills in Gansbaai. This ancient forest has trees that date back over a 1000 years in age. This endangered and rare ecosystem is one of a kind and certainly worth the visit.
This exclusive forest camp means that guests can enjoy the forest area all to themselves.
Self Catering Accommodation
As the accommodation is off the grid there are no electrical appliances. Gas for cooking and crockery for six persons per unit is available. Should you require more, please bring this along. A communal freezer is available at reception and there is an outdoor fireplace.
Bush Buck Suite (sleeps 2)
This is an open plan bedroom with a sitting area, kitchen and an indoor fireplace. All linen, towels and bedding are provided.
Honey Bee Suite (sleeps 2)
The suite offers a double bed with a mosquito net, all linen, towels and bedding. The walls of the bedroom are canvas blinds that can be rolled up as desired. There is a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. The hot tub is situated underneath a white stinkwood tree and uses untreated river water for a really authentic experience
Forest Camp (sleeps 4)
The camp has two tented units with two single beds each. All linen and towels are provided. There is a fully equipped kitchen. The Forest Camp provides cutlery and crockery for four guests.
The Olive Cabin (sleeps 3)
The Olive Cabin is the perfect getaway for couples or a small family of three (two adults and one child or one adult and two kids). The Old Olive is totally off-grid but there are solar lights that come on in the evening. The cabin is situated right in the forest.
Features you'll appreciate
In Room / Unit
- Private hot tub
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
On Site
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Garden(s)
- Parking (off street)
Food & Drink
- Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Olive Cabin
The Olive Cabin is the perfect getaway for couples. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed. All linen and towels are provided. The Old Olive is totally off-grid and there are solar lights that come on in the evening. The cabin is situated right in the forest. Fully equipped kitchen with minibar fridge, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery and a double gas plate for cooking. A communal freezer is available at reception and there is an outdoor fireplace.; ; Bedroom with double bed All linen, towels and bedding provided Open plan kitchen/sitting room with a sleeper couch that folds out into a double bed Fully equipped kitchen with minibar fridge, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery Double gas plate for cooking
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Bush Buck Suite
This is an open plan bedroom with a sitting area, kitchen and an indoor fireplace. All linen, towels and bedding are provided. Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery and crockery and gas for cooking. Gas for cooking and crockery for six persons per unit is available. Should you require more, please bring this along. A communal freezer is available at reception and there is an outdoor fireplace.
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 19-0 years are allowed
Honey Bee Suite
The Honeybee Suite, a tented room for two, is the perfect rustic getaway. The hot tub is situated underneath a white stinkwood tree and uses untreated river water for a really authentic experience! The suite offers double bed with mosquito net,all linen, towels and bedding provided.The walls of the bedroom are canvas blinds that can be rolled up as desired. Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. Gas for cooking and crockery for six persons per unit is available. Should you require more, please bring this along. A communal freezer is available at reception and there is an outdoor fireplace.
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 19-0 years are allowed
Forest Camp
The Forest Camp is two tented units with two single beds each. All linen and towels are provided. The camp has a fully equipped kitchen. The Forest Camp provides cutlery and crockery for four guests. Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. Gas for cooking and crockery for six persons per unit is available. Should you require more, please bring this along. A communal freezer is available at reception and there is an outdoor fireplace.
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
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10 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Highly recommended! Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful walks and comfortable cabin with all we needed.
September 2022
Craig L. (Cape Town)
Verified review
My family really enjoy the serin and tranquil environment, away from city Life. The set up quite nice and we enjoy taking a time out and visit platbos at least twice a year. My partner and I find it relaxing and we get to spend more intimate time. Thank you I really love Platbos.
February 2022
Yolanda H. (Panorama)
Need to Know
Response timePlatbos Forest Cabins typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since March 2016
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