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Come and stay in a safe haven during these stressing times, hide away from it all. Forest Creek nestles within a gorge of the Steinkampburg Mountains. It is only when one gets to the gate of Forest Creek Lodge that the rock-strewn grassland is left behind, one climbs up, and up, and enter this little enchanted world. A question often asked is where are you. Our reply is if one were in Dullstroom and jumped off the mountain, you would land in our gorge, (Dullstroom surrounds.) This cosy, rustic wooden cottage is situated 500 mts away from the main lodge area next to the indigenous forest and i
Come and stay in a safe haven during these stressing times, hide away from it all. Forest Creek nestles within a gorge of the Steinkampburg Mountains. It is only when one gets to the gate of Forest Creek Lodge that the rock-strewn grassland is left behind, one climbs up, and up, and enter this little enchanted world. A question often asked is where are you. Our reply is if one were in Dullstroom and jumped off the mountain, you would land in our gorge, (Dullstroom surrounds.) This cosy, rustic wooden cottage is situated 500 mts away from the main lodge area next to the indigenous forest and is totally private, within earshot of the stream, and with stunning views of the mountains. The cottage features a fireplace in the lounge (we supply firewood) and is fully equipped for self-catering. The cottage comprises one queen-size bedroom with an en-suite bath and toilet, a second smaller bedroom with a single bed, and a double sleeper couch in the lounge. The unit is suitable for couples with small children, or a romantic hideaway, as the bathroom is open-plan, with candles and bubbles. There is also a large outside braai area with a table for a lazy breakfast, lunch or supper..The bird-watching at Forest Cottage is amazing and there are many rare species here. We have built a tree house in the ravine forest for bird-watching and picnics, set high up in the canopy of the large trees and offering superb views of the forest canopy and gorge. Some of the more exotic species of interest to birdwatchers include the Knysna loerie, Cinnamon dove, Grey cuckoo shrike, Blue mantled flycatcher, Black eagle and the ultimate tick, the Narina trogon. This inter-zonal malaria-free habitat also allows tree enthusiasts the opportunity of identifying many uncommon species of trees, shrubs, orchids and ferns.Other activities include: a bush bath, set in a secluded spot in the bush, with lots of bubbles; hiking marked trails through the forest, ending at the waterfall (and you can get a hiker’s picnic, packed in a rucksack, from us so that you can feast when you reach the waterfall); and clay pigeon shooting, an interesting and testing range for the novice and experienced shooters.For the international traveller Forest Creek Lodge is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a long flight, a mere 130 km from the Kruger National Park. Please note that the last 4 kilometres of dirt road require a high clearance vehicle; however, we can collect you at the bottom of the hill and leave your vehicle in a safe place. The Forest cottage does not fall under our 4 star grading as it is a rustic little cottage 500 mts from the loadge and is totally private. Meals and activities can be booked at the lodge, along with the Forest Spa.
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Family friendly: Cosy wooden cottage situated 1/2km from the main lodge next to the indigenous forest totally private, The cottage has a fireplace in the loungeis fully equipped. .
Suitable for couples with 2 children or a romantic getaway
Romantic: Set in a gorge in the Mountains, totally private, only nature surrounds you.
Covid Safety Approved: The cottage is cleaned daily with sanitiser and bleach, face masks must be worn when in contact with any person who is not a family member. Cleaner is covid free. Hand sanitiser is provided. Your temperature will be taken on arrival.
All prices are quoted in South African Rands.VAT is included. For a one-night stay, there is a 20% levy on the daily rates. Self-catering units are serviced daily. A baby camp cot is available, if required. Transfer costs per trip - R120.00 per vehicle.
Guest Reviews
Forest Cottage self catering
4.5 out of 5 stars - 36 votes
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john atherfold
October 2021
★★★★★ We loved every minute! I proposed to my girlfriend on this trip. The location is absolutely magical and special. The staff took really great care of us throughout our trip.
helen van der merwe
June 2021
★★★★★ We loved the forest cottage and will definitely visit again. The fireplace sets a peaceful atmosphere once the fire is lit. Unfortunately we struggled a bit with the wood that was still a bit wet, otherwise lovely. We set ofg after breakfast to hike to the waterfall.... what an experience! Though we had a easy trail in mind when we read and heard it is a family friendly trail, some places was real... Read more
colleen hartland
October 2019
★★★★★ We had an absolute fantastic experience at Forest Creek Lodge. For a recharge of your batteries this is the bestest place to come to. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Thanks to Mush for helping us out of a predicament after our vehicle went off the road by no fault of the Lodge's we are eternally grateful. Thanks Anita for your very warming welcome and for my surprise gift for my birthday.... Read more
charlene king
September 2019
★★★★★ We stayed in "Forest Cottage", which is separate from the Main Lodge Cottages. It's a full on Wooden log cabin in the forest and not a stone cottage like the rest of the Lodge or as per the photo in the advertisement. It's self catering and fully equip and was very relaxing. We spent a lot of our time hiking in the magical forest with our dogs. It was such a tranquil and calm honeymoon and the... Read more
donnalea hodgkinson
June 2019
★★★★★ We loved our stay at Forest Cottage. Our dogs were two very happy little girls walking in the forest and swimming in those ice cold rock pools. The cottage was cosy and we loved the fireplace. We will definitely be back. PS: if you take your dogs with you, adhere to their advice re Bravecta. There are plenty of tiny little ticks around.
Facilities
Laundry Facilities*
Garden
Braai/Barbecue
Pet Friendly*
Indoor Fireplace
Satellite TV*
Hiking
Tourism Graded
Credit Card Facilities
Restaurant on Premises
Parking on Premises
Romantic
Cosy
Languages Spoken
English
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Forest Cottage self catering location
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Forest Cottage self catering is 24.5km from the centre of Dullstroom , the nearest airport 88.9km (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport). *Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Come and stay in a safe haven during these stressing times, hide away from it all. Forest Creek nestles within a gorge of the Steinkampburg