About this property

Featuring panoramic views of the indigenous forests, valley and mountains surrounding Knysna, Forest Valley Cottages offers an outdoor swimming pool and self-catering cottages. The cottages include private decks with BBQ facilities and hammocks. Each comes with a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, and a lounge with a fireplace, satellite TV and DVD player. The bathrooms all include a bath, shower and hairdryer. Some cottages have a spa bath or hot tub overlooking the surrounding valley. Guests can also enjoy the shared swimming pool. Forest Valley Cottages is located 15 km from the Knysna town centre, and 17 km from Cloud 9 Lookout. The Knysna Heads are also 17 km away, and Bollard Bay Beach is 20 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gillian
    South Africa South Africa
    Awesome view. Very comfortable cottage. Cottage services added value.
  • Mia
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect. Amazing view! We will definitely be back.
  • Laetitia
    South Africa South Africa
    Imagine not having to close any curtains and being able to wake up to the most beautiful sunrise. Watching this sunrise through floor-to-ceiling windows with a forest surrounding your cabin and breathtaking views. And if you're cold, you lit the...
  • Mgedeza
    South Africa South Africa
    the views are amazing, and the cottage is clean with a very comfortable bed
  • Laubscher
    South Africa South Africa
    The fireplace was a real treat.. and ofcourse the bath with the fev 🥰
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful place and so much to do in the area.
  • Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    1. Amazing views 2. Comfortable Bed 3. Spa bath 4. Chilled braai area on the deck
  • Ingrid
    South Africa South Africa
    We went to the Forest Valley Cottages for our honeymoon, and WOW what an amazing experience. Waking up to the most beautiful views every morning! Drinking our coffee on the patio as the world wakes up filled with bird songs. Then enjoying a glass...
  • Inês_nogueira
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything. The views, the quiet, how the room was clean everyday and even how thoughtful they were to turn on the hot tub so the water would be warm when we came back later in the day. It was a beautiful experience for our honeymoon.
  • Edwards
    South Africa South Africa
    The view is amazing, quiet and tranquil. Perfect romantic getaway. Helpful owners!

Managed by FOREST VALLEY COTTAGES,Marco,relaxed and FULL of good local info, on what to do!

Company review score: 9.6Based on 170 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

owner run and on call 24/7 for guest requests, advise and info, creator of these 4**** graded, luxury, Get-Aways in the natural forests, can speak most languages, some by sign language lol...have been living in bliss for 35 years, so would really like to share this beauty with you guys, am able and willing to help most?, further , my staff and I deal with guests, have a wealth of Knowledge about the area and the Garden Route and what goes on in the town Knysna, do come and rejuvenate at FOREST VALLEY COTTAGES you'll be really pleased you did. Housekeeping is done daily, excepting Sunday and public holidays, with beds made dishes washed, and units sorted, at no extra cost, which all our guests enjoy, we will run a generator during prime-time load-shedding, if there is any? Our guest is VERY IMPORTANT to us; thus we will try and solve, or address any issues occurring, which may be overlooked or occurring, due to our populatory, we hope to enjoy your company on a rejuvenating get-away...

Property information

4**** graded.... Unique and creatively built, featuring casual luxury, in the natural Knysna forests, Guests need to understand that we are in the forest, as the name states, which comes with all natures insects, animals and issues, if any?...we have lived here for 35years, Know every insect, Animal and the likes, further are able and will sort out any personal dislikes, as we can and do? Housekeeping are instructed to suck up and sort all units prior to guests' arrival! i.e. creepies that may have walked in? it certainly not an issue, wattsup us if you need to know anything? We will not give refunds for natural occurrences. We are 8 mins from the Knysna lagoon, where ferry trips, boating, fishing, swimming, is carried on throughout the year, weather is mild to suitably warm, cozy fires and electric blankets in winter! Tar Road takes you to a quantity gravel driveway, maintained in a good condition. Hike on the property, down to the KISSING SPOT, BIRDHIDE, chase each other around, leaving your names on the walls, with a provided pen? walk further 1.5hrs into the Forest, down to a perianal river, where the indigenous forest is amazing and back to your cottage. You will get a map and a history lesson, of what to do and where to go, from the receptionist on duty. There is an info board in the reception, with pamphlets you may take to peruse and plan…things to do! Stories to tell, of great Restaurants, Gin bars, Ferries, site seeing, Mountain biking, Hiking are well known things, at FOREST VALLEY COTTAGES.

Neighbourhood information

Peaceful private/Quiet, we, live in tranquilly, a stunning place, to rejuvenate, tour, visit, wine+dine. FURTHER KINDLY NOTE, THAT GUESTS BOOK INTO FOREST VALLEY, FOR PEACE AND QUIET, AND THE NEIGHBOURS LIVE HERE FOR THE SAME REASON, CLOSE- BY, AND WILL COMPLAIN, IF LOUD MUSIC, SHOUTING, ARGUING, PARTYING, heavy drinking AND THE LIKES, IS ON THE GO, KINDLY RESPECT THIS?…AS IT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AT ALL…thank-you! Sited on the Cape Town side of Knysna 8 mins, by car from the Knysna lagoon, in the natural indigenous forest, called the MTB trail area of South Africa, the hikes and MTB tracks are WORLD CLASS, where all routes are well known , with a chat, putting you in the correct direction...

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Dutch,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Forest Valley Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forest Valley Cottages 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.