Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat

Accommodation Description

Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat is a beautiful escape just outside the Garden Route coastal town of George, and showcases Austrian-inspired craftsmanship in the heart of the Outeniqua Mountains. Embracing the untouched beauty of fynbos hills and mountain streams, the free-standing log cabins comprise spacious interiors and private entrances, each with a wooden deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding Outeniqua Mountains. The cabins are designed to blend in with the local pine forest, creating a tranquil retreat where nature's colours and aromas combine harmoniously.

Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat, spanning 500 hectares, has survived multiple mountain fires since its establishment in 1991, a testament to nature's resilience. Semi-attached cabins, accommodating up to 12 when rented together, provide ideal family retreats. The property features a communal braai area, pizza oven, and a large swimming pool overlooking the fynbos-dotted mountains. A children's play area enhances the family-friendly ambience, making it an unforgettable experience. Two types of accommodation are available: free-standing log cabins and semi-attached cabins for families.

Setting Description

Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat is situated on a mountainous farm, enriched with pine plantations, indigenous mountain fynbos, and freshwater springs. The natural beauty of the Waboomskraal Valley in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape, with its hops fields and apple plantations, creates a peaceful atmosphere. The property offers easy access to bike trails, local wine farm padstal shops, the Outeniqua Choo Choo, mountain trails, beaches, Montagu, Outeniqua Pass, ostrich farms, Cango Caves, and The Red Berry Farm — all within a 10-45 km radius. This diverse setting, combined with the lodge's family-friendly amenities, ensures an unforgettable escape in a beautiful slice of nature.

What We Love

-Secluded log cabins surrounded by mountain streams, fynbos, and forested hills

-Inviting communal spaces with a pool, café, and outdoor fireplace for relaxed gatherings

-Family-friendly atmosphere with playgrounds, picnic spots, and plenty of open space

-Comfortable self-catering cabins featuring private decks, fireplaces, and braai areas

-Peaceful mountain setting with abundant birdlife, walking trails, and panoramic views