• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Located 19 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Forest Hills offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the picnic area or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Knysna Forest is 20 km from the chalet, while Knysna Heads is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 47 km from Forest Hills.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Knysna
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  • Kim
    South Africa South Africa
    The views were amazing, the walking trails and viewing deck. We didn't use the pool but if we had more time I'm sure it would've been great to relax at the pool. Braai facilities
  • Jody
    South Africa South Africa
    This piece of heaven was so well thought out, generous with the interior living space, everything one needed for a great stay in Knysna. The location was perfect, the host friendly, the space amazing, great value for money. I would easily say out...
  • Babsamod
    South Africa South Africa
    Superb well-appointed and spacious unit, superb host who always took our calls, and marvellous views.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Caron Watson

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Caron Watson
Forest Hills is the perfect place for couples, families and nature lovers to relax and unwind. We offer casual self-catering accommodation set in private indigenous gardens and lawns that lead to the natural forest. Paths from the gardens lead you to a short circular walk around the property through forest, fynbos, passed a dam and a large lookout deck on the edge of the forest. If you are lucky you may catch sight of the bushbuck, boar, caracal, monkeys and baboons that visit Forest Hills. The knysna lourie can often be seen with a flash of red as it swoops along the forest edge and at times fish eagles call from up high. A true birders paradise. Facilities include a large swimming pool with a slide and trampoline. Forest Hills is also pet friendly.
Hi, I am your host, Caron. Forest Hills is an owner run business and my home for the last 16 years. I aim to offer my guests a private, easy going, value for money stay in this exceptionally beautiful part of the Garden Route. I am a keen hiker, beginner surfer, art lover and all round nature enthusiast and am happy to share any local knowledge I have with you on what the area has to offer as well as the diverse plant and animal life.
Forest Hills is perfectly positioned 15 minutes from the picturesque lagoon side town of Knysna and the superb swimming beach of Buffalo Bay. The National Forest with it's giant Yellow Wood trees, day hikes and picnic spots is just 10 minutes away.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Forest Hills
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Water slide
  • Pool/beach towels
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Forest Hills takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Forest Hills

  • The prices at Forest Hills may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Forest Hills (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Forest Hills on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Forest Hills (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Forest Hills offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Forest Hills is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Forest Hills is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Forest Hills is 5.6 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Forest Hills on this page.