About Yellowwood Forest
Situted in Morgan’s Bay, the owner run Yellowwood Forest is renowned for its warm hospitality and great atmosphere. Located just 1500m from the beach, Yellowwood offers a range of accommodation options that suits all budgets.
Accommodation
Cob Cottage:
This cottage is a luxury family unit that sleeps up to fourguests. There are two double bedrooms. The cottage has a bathroom and toilet as well as an outdoor shower. The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering and includes a bar fridge, toaster, kettle, gas hob and electric oven.
Loft:
This cozy, thatched room is situated above the gift shop and boasts a bird’s eye view of the trees. The room is furnished with a double bed and has two comfortable chairs and makes use of the campsite ablution facilities. Although there is a kettle and cups this room is not for self catering but meals are served at the on-site restaurant.
Bush Camp:
Situated at the bottom of the campsite, the Bush Camp is wooden and rustic! The unit has a small open deck furnished with a table and chairs as well as a two plate gas stove and a kettle. The single room has a double and single bed. The campsite ablutions are 50m away.
Campers Cabin:
Tiny wooden hut with a double bed. Has a bar fridge, kettle, two-plate stove and outside braai area. Crockery and cutlery for two is provided. No bathroom, makes use of the campsite ablution facilities (50m away). Linen provided but bring your own towels for swimming and bathing.
Glampa Van:
A rustic private caravan with a covered veranda and solar shower. There’s a bar fridge, kettle, two-plate stove and outside braai area. No bathroom, makes use of the campsite ablution facilities (a short walk away). Linen provided but bring your own towels for swimming and bathing. Electricity included.
Backpackers Dorms:
A dorm room with 2 bunks sleeping 4people in a communal house where one can expect to make new friends. There is a shared kitchen, bathroom and living spaces and a big outside braai area under an enormous fig tree. It can be hired as a unit or for its dorm rooms, single rooms and double rooms. The campsite ablutions are close by and available to use as well.
Backpackers Doubles:
A private double room in the backpackers communal house where one can expect to make new friends. There is a shared kitchen, bathroom and living spaces and a big outside braai area under an enormous fig tree. It can be hired as a unit or for its dorm rooms, single rooms and double rooms. The campsite ablutions are close by and available to use as well. Hang out in a hammock, read, relax, sleep- make yourself at home.
Backpackers Single:
A single bed in a private room in the backpackers communal house where one can expect to make new friends. There is a shared kitchen, bathroom and living spaces and a big outside braai area under an enormous fig tree. The campsite ablutions are close by and available to use as well. Hang out in a hammock, read, relax, sleep- make yourself at home.
Tents (No Electricity):
This is a tent site for a single small tent (max 2 people 1 vehicle) A tiny tent doesn't have to pay the same inseason site rate as off road trailers and caravans, roof top tents and over landers. There are a variety of shady sites with lush lawns and trees. Sites away from the entrance offer peace and quiet, while sites closer to the playground and tea garden provide shelter under enormous forest trees.Solar panels are encouraged but not generators. We are a no music venue unless by prior arrangement.
Breakfast & Meals
Yellowwood Forest tea garden and pizzeria is a licensed family restaurant. Delicious, wood fired pizza and lovingly prepared food is served up and the coffee is really good! A variety of meals are available such as burgers, curry, soup, seafood and decadent cakes. On request traditional Xhosa meals and beer may be pre-ordered.
Weddings
Yellowwood Forest’s beautiful, riverside campground offers nature lovers an unconventional venue for weddings ceremonies, receptions and celebrations. There are a number of beautiful sites from which to choose and plenty of space should you wish to erect a large tent of your choice.
The combination of a safe, peaceful environment, large area available, and the variety of self catering options for guest accommodation and our beautiful Cob cottage for honeymoons make it something special.
This forested retreat, being only 1.5 km from the beach, offers protection from the strong coastal wind experienced in Morgan Bay. The many happy couples who have chosen Yellowwood for their function have appreciated that an awesome outdoor venue means that no matter how waterproof their chosen tent may be, in rainy weather, one can expect to get their feet wet.
Folk need to be flexible and relaxed, appreciating a more laid back, go with the flow attitude to life. We can’t guarantee perfect weather but we can provide an incredible venue and are happy to advise about tent and equipment hire. We highly recommend you make use of the services of a wedding planner should you choose to get married here. It’s important to us that things run smoothly for you.
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