It is perfect for an intimate getaway.
Everything was perfect.
Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Well-Appointed Rooms: Our rooms offer a comfortable seating area, private bathrooms, and convenient kitchenettes. Enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen satellite TV, hairdryer, and air conditioning for a relaxing stay.
Nature Exploration and Activities: Immerse yourself in the beauty of our indigenous garden and forest walking trail. For the adventurous souls, engage in golf, cycling, hiking, and more in the surrounding area.
Convenient Location: Located just 15 minutes from Knysna in Phantom Acres, Woodlands Self Catering provides a tranquil escape with easy access to beaches and George Airport. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
60 sqm
Forest View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Forest View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with garden views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Day bed, yard, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
377-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with valley and garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Yard, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 m2
Garden View, Valley View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
It is perfect for an intimate getaway.
Everything was perfect.
The view, the garden, tranquility and everything you need.
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was stunning and the rooms very beautifully decorated. We loved Reacher the dog. Will definitely visit again one of my favourites now
The wifi was intermittent but still workable
Such a lovely little breakaway for my hubby and me! Everything exceeded our expectations – all the thoughtful little touches made it so special, and the view was absolutely incredible. We'll definitely be back, but next time we'll stay a bit longer!
Comfortable, beautiful and peaceful place. Accommodation has everything that you need.
Nothing
Amazing view and attentive host. We struggled with the shower and the host promptly assisted us.
This is a great secluded stay in the forest. It had everything we needed and very comfortable bed and pillows. The walk through the forest was lovely!
Nothing.
It was pretty, clean and new. Everything was spotless. The accommodation was so peaceful. Will definitely go back.
Nothing to complain about.
The peaceful retreat, great hosts
Self check-in and checkout system is very convenient. Amazing view from balcony. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk, cookies, chocolates.
I did not like how close we were to other people.
It's our go-to accommodation when in Knysna. The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. The garden and view is good for your soul! Perfect for families.
Nothing.
The chalet and stay were very nice with a beautiful view. The chalet was also very clean with more than enough towels, toilet paper. The gardens were very neat and lovely to take a walk and just sit and relax for a moment. The small welcoming gifts made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed the stay and will surely recommend the accommodation to friends and other family. Thank you for a lovely stay.
We only missed a brush to clean the grid of the outside braai.
It was an experience from the start- the most beautiful garden - made in private areas with indigenous flowers and trees, and then behind a tree the most beautiful cottage. Stunning/good decor, very fancy and smart but stil very cozy. We had the most beautiful view and were able to braai on the stoop with an unbelievable stunning view of the forests below and afar. Congrats - you really made us feel home away from home.
Nothing
Garden and forest.
Low water pressure for shower.
Calm and peaceful surroundings. Beautifully designed and decorated. Total privacy. Had long conversations with the resident dog, Reacher.
Es war sehr schön abends über den Wald zu blicken und den Sonnenuntergang mit einem Glas Wein zu genießen!
It’s ideal for nature lovers, very peace and relaxing . We have a furry friend that came to visit I called him gentle giant.
Wi-Fi weak,
Die Lage war ruhig, die Aussicht war toll!
Die Unterkunft war nicht sauber. Boden sandig, Bad nicht 100% sauber. Zudem gab es überall Ameisen, die auch im Bett waren. Und das Bett war zu hart. Und die Küche war nicht sonderlich gut ausgestattet.
Nice setting. Great quiet location
Everything. This place is amazing. The owners turned this into a sanctuary of peace and relaxation. The outside garden is big and perfectly maintained with and nice children area. The cottage itself is beautiful, new with everything working. The bonus was the terrace where we had all our meal facing a beautiful panorama and sunsets. The owner also makes fantastic skin products I warmly recommend to try.
Nothing
The Nest was exactly what we needed - calm, private and serene. The decor is simple but elegant with lots of beautiful plants and greenery. We were greeted by a gorgeous cat and later Reacher, the dog, and some chickens joined us. The forest trail is beautiful and very well maintained. I also ended up buying some of their natural skin products which was an bonus. Thank you for a beautiful stay.
The road did get a little noisy but it really didn't bother us.
The location was great
Nothing
Cottage is beautiful, nice premises, nice little touches from the host.
Consider to put some mosquito nets at the windows, we were forced to sleep with windows closed an was very hot in the bedroom. Some placemats would make meals outside more comfortable.
Die natuur, die rustigheid.
Nature
Little farm out from town
Die Umgebung und die Liebe zum Detail ist ein Traum, man fühlt sich sofort wohl und kann den „Stress“ auf der Garden Road entfliehen. Es ist ruhig, idyllisch ein wunderbares Plätzchen zum verweilen und geniessen. Wir wohnten im Appartement Protea, die Küche war für unseren Bedarf gut eingerichtet, das Bett äußerst bequem, die Aussicht der absolute Wahnsinn. Die Kommunikation verlief reibungslos über Whats App. Wir werden definitiv wiederkommen
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Fantastic stay - very clean, modern, super cozy. All needed amenities available. The forest right on your doorstep was filled with beautiful views. You can hear so many animals in the early morning. But overall we loved the peace and tranquility we felt here - very sad when we had to leave. We will be coming back!
Nothing - amazing stay!!
The serenity and to have nature at your doorstep is priceless . The whole unit is designed for comfort. Well priced and the greatest view.
NA
We absolutely loved the protea cottage. The view and the hiking trail was lovely.
There was nothing we didn’t like.
Just what my husband and I needed, a reset from our busy lives. We'll be back!
الطبيعة
Beautiful view, comfortable bed and very nicely laid out cottage with everything you can possibly need for self catering. Very peaceful. Loved the small touches of the choccies on the bed and the yummy cookies. The hammock is a nice touch and it was very therapeutic lying in it watching the view and listening to the birds.
Our only complaint is that as the cottages are right next to each other, our neighbor on the one side was very loud. So bear in that in mind that one may not get quiet neighbours.
It was a Cosy & very homey stay. Loved the chickens & gorgeous Reacher the dog 🐕 Forest walk was lovely
The garden and views were spectacular. Room very clean and comfortable.
There was no long mirror. Water from warm tap was dark brown the second morning, therefore we could not use the hot water. We had to take cold showers.
The nature and tranquility. The quiet and calm. Being surrounded by the Knysna forest and the cute little cabin.
Nothing
We didn’t get a chance to experience our accommodation.
A message from the host 24 hours out with self check in information would have been appreciated. Message was sent via What’s App (which I rarely use) 6 months prior to arrival. This was lost. Owner didn’t answer messages on the day of arrival resulting in us having to find alternative accommodation. By the time the owner got back to us, we had already booked, paid and cheacked into alternative accommodation. Refund requested but not given. Very stressful situation after a long day of travel. I book on booking.com for so that all my property information is in 1 place, not spread over different apps. Owners response was that she had send the code at time of booking, asked us to cancel our alternative accommodation and return, and offered a room upgrade. This was all a little too late. This could have been avoided with a quick message welcoming us 24 hours prior to arrival. So far this is what all our other self checkin accommodation has done.
It was quiet, even with neighbours. The sunset was amazing to watch and trail into the forest was very relaxing. We did it a few times
The Wifi wasnt great but we didnt mind it too much.
A really stunning location and excellent accommodation with everything you could need for a relaxing stay. The balcony and braai facilities are great and the kitchen is well equipped. The forest walk is really nice and it is clear to see the owners have put a lot of care and attention into it with the suspension bridge, signage, steps, benches etc. The gardens are stunning and again show a real touch of care.
Only thing I can think of is it would have been nice to have some shower gel/shampoo in the shower and the water pressure could be better (although I get it is likely low as water is scarce and they use rain water, so understandable).
The location was amazing, very quiet, and loved the view from the deck
Our short stay
Super beautiful setting with all the utensils and items one would need - very well kitted out! Perfect little getaway!
One can hear the cars a little bit but mostly in the day
Excellent room lean with all necessary for a self catering place
Nothing
Lovely hosts, great communication, warm welcome Wonderful apartment, fully equipped (even European power adapter)
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Loved that it’s away from everything and that it’s quiet in nature. It’s perfect for nature lovers. The rooms are well equipped for self catering. I loved all the plants in the rooms and the games and books provided.
Nothing
The scenery was awesome.
Everything is nearby. A spectacular view, a walking trail through the forest, on the other side there's a beautifully designed garden. The studio was decorated with care.
All was fine.
The property was in a beautiful location, surrounded by forest. The room we stayed in was also landscaped expertly and surrounded by nature
Everything about the place and the fact that it was our first time to take such experience and we did it with Woodlands.
Ohh dear, there is absolutely nothing to dislike about the place everything is perfect.
We thoroughly enjoyed ou stay here! The accommodation was impeccably clean, tranquil, and offered breathtaking views. The open spaces and beautifully landscaped surroundings created a serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. Highly recommended!
Everything as you see it..just gorgeous! Well equipped, tastefully decorated unit with a beautiful view, will definitely be back.
Attractive gardens, well planned and comfortable unit. Close to our venue for the evening…The VegTable Restaurant just 2km away.
Difficulty with self check in as security box wasn’t working but owner came quickly to help.
The atmosphere was great. The peace and quiet was very nice and the great hospitality.
Nothing. I enjoyed the stay very much with my wife. We would surely visit again.
The room was very comfortable and clean. It is the perfect location in the forest. The hiking trail from the room is fantastic. Beautiful and unspoilt forest!
It was raining!
Beautiful view, wonderful interior and amazing comfort.
The view and cozyness
There is little privacy as the units are on top of each other. However- there are deviders on the stoep area.
We found everything exactly as advertized, clean end well equipted. Loved the view and walking trail. Awesome host.
One of my favourite places to stay when I am in Knysna.
The views were amazing. There is sense of peace and quietness to explore. Everything is self explanatory. The hosts notes are cute and helpful.
Amazing views, Family friendly accommodation
Shower water pressure was very low
Location, the place is 😃, view of the green lush background....yoooo
That my vacation had to end
Beautiful little cottage. Peaceful nature and incredible amenities. Great attention to detail and aesthetics. Property is also beautiful. Great forest walk!
We really struggled with the comfort of the bed - especially as it has no headboard. We were also completely CHOWED by mosquitoes despite our best efforts to keep windows and doors closed at night. The final thing seems strange to say, but the frogs were singing so loud we couldn’t sleep 🤣. Still a wonderful and memorable stay. Grateful and it was incredible value for money!
The shower pressure was very low and quite frustrating.
Nice and clean. Beautiful views
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What guests love
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Cleanliness
8.11/10Water from warm tap was dark brown the second morning, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.57/10Initial communication issues but later attempts to accommodate guests were evident.
Location
10/10Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings greatly appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
9.57/10Cottage is comfortable and nicely laid out; minor issues noted with amenities.
Amenities
9.09/10Well-equipped kitchen and nice outdoor spaces, but lack of shower gel noted.
Value for Money
9.56/10Guests felt the experience was worth the price considering the location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.61/10Small touches like cookies were appreciated; specific food offerings not mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.9/10Guests enjoyed a relaxing stay in a beautiful setting despite minor issues.