About Forest Valley Cottages

Forest Valley Cottages is a peaceful, immersive escape in the Rheenendal Valley – a lush destination part of the Knysna Forest along the scenic Garden Route. Towering above the rich landscape below, the 4-star rated accommodations feature spectacular views over the expansive panoramas, and are equipped with luxury amenities and a wonderful sense of privacy – making it perfect for a rejuvenating getaway in nature.

Each of the eight beautiful cottages offer contemporary self-catering living areas, with an indoor fireplace, spa tub, outdoor bath or jacuzzi, braai facilities, and a kitchenette for self-catering ease. There is no WiFi, ensuring a complete escape from the outside world. Seven of the cottages (Iris, Birdsong, Blue Sky, Sandstone, Gorgeous Olive, Earth Rose and Glory Dawn) sleep 2 guests per unit, while the four-sleeper Lavender Edge cottage is perfect for small families or groups of friends.

Forest Valley Cottages Setting

One of the top scenic stretches in South Africa, the Garden Route offers a little bit of everything, from a pristine coastline, spectacular scenery and fascinating wildlife experiences, to private game reserves, small towns and towering mountains to explore, it's a nature lover's paradise. It's here where the beautiful coastal village of Knysna, characterised by its surrounding forest and stunning lagoon that feeds out to the ocean, has become a primary destination for local and international travellers.

Forest Valley Cottages is situated on the wooded side of Knysna, known as the Rheenendal Valley, just an 8-minute drive from the Knysna Lagoon. The location is conveniently close to both beaches and forests, ensuring a private and secure retreat. Forest Valley Cottages sits right on the forest's edge, offering a front-row seat to the wonders of nature.