Forest Cottage self catering

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 hikers 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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Reviews

"Peace, quiet, views and safety"

15 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. To all the staff for their help fullness and caring. We are already planning our next trip and I do really recommend Forest Creek Lodge for the beauty that surrounds it and of course the beauty, peace and quiet of it all. Not to mention the variety of birds that we saw and buck etc. Natures paradise.Colleen, Steve and OD (Our Dog) Hartland"
"Best comedown after the wedding stress!"

09 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 best way to come down from the wedding stress, specially with the high quality Spa treatments that they offer. A wonderful thing, there's absolutely no cell phone signal or wifi connection at the cabin. However, you can drive up to the main lodge reception area, where you connect to their wifi and you're able to catch cell phone signal from time to time.The restaurant / bar offers a fully licensed bar as well as Breakfast and lunch options and a 4 course dinner, when pre-booked. We also pre-booked a picnic rug-sack which is packed by the friendly and efficient staff with picnic blanket, sandwiches and other snacks.. a great convenience! As newly weds, we were a bit surprised at the bathroom / loo facilities in the log cabin, as both loo and corner bath forms part of the main bedroom without any additional doors. We would have been more comfortable if the loo was separate to our bedroom, but we made it work for us. We would recommend Forest Cottage to any couple that requires some down time to reconnect and we can't wait to go back in summer, when the forest would be even more magical."
"the peace and tranquility"

20 July 2018

"forest walks, cosy evenings in front of the fireplace, privacy, absolute peace and quiet."
"The forest walk"

05 July 2018

"Love the Friendly staff and cozy cottage . Maybe a welcome drink would be nice in the cold weather. A wonderful relaxing time. Will came again."
"Amazing service, hospitality"

30 January 2018

"This place is just amazing. The staff are all super friendly, the food is good. Anita and Paulos go out of their way to assist with anything you might need. Wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. No signal is absolute blissful. The hike to the waterfall almost killed me but it was worth it as I got engaged there. Access to the lodge is somewhat daunting and because of that we opted to stay at the lodge the whole weekend and not visit Dullstroom during our visit. It resulted in my fianc's plans being changed in proposing at the Birds of Prey Rehab centre to proposino at the waterfall. When we left on Sunday he decided to still propose again at the Birds of Prey Centre (take note future husbands). As mentioned, the road leading to the lodge is a bit daunting and I wouldn't recommend you tackle it without a high clearance vehicle. However, they do offer you a service to collect and drop you off at the entrance for a fee. It is highly recommended. All in all a wonderful experience. We are definitely returning!"
"Getting away from "it all""

17 April 2017

"We were looking to get away from the city and people and touch base with silence and nature for a bit, and that is exactly what we got. The piece of nature and privacy one encounters there is invaluable, it seems a little piece of paradise that is still untouched and edged in time. Good clearance on vehicle needed, but for peeps going, its the first thing Anita from the lodge asked us, and it was what vehicle we had and alternative arrangements can be made and they can meet you part of the way. The Forest Cottage is as one would imagine early forest cabins would be, except much more luxurious and it has everything one would need for a self catering weekend away and more, all you need to take with you is your clothes and food. The hike through the forest to the waterfall is a must and well worth it as it transports you to another world from the moment you set foot in it. It is so beautifully quiet with the bustling water and bird sounds that speaking was not necessary at all, its about listening, the quieter you are the more you hear, respect for nature, it was great not to see any littering, loved the fairy signs along the way. Truly a trip worth taking, we will definitely endeavour to visit again...this time i shall be visiting the spa for sure."
"Forest Creek Stay"

10 April 2017

"We had a wonderful stay at the Beach Cottage. The dcor is done with so much detail, it is truly amazing. The walk to the waterfall is misleading if you compare the " easy walk" from the website to the actual climb...we never made it to the waterfall, we were not prepared for the rocks and difficult terrain as we would have liked to be. People must just be informed that it is not that easy. I was also a bit disappointed that we were not as near Dullstroom as we thought. The staff at the lodge is wonderful. They really go the extra mile for their guests. This was a wonderful weekend."
"Wonderful getaway"

22 February 2017

"Wonderful mountains surrounding the lodge. The Cottage is well removed from the lodge and provides a lot of privacy. It is a bit of a schlep in terms of spontaneously deciding to walk to the top as there is no network coverage in the area to organise a lift. Overall not a terrible experience."
"Paradise"

06 February 2017

"The most amazing romantic weekend. Everything blends in so well together. The gazebo candlelight dinner is a definite must for all couples and the walk in the forest up to the waterfall is so peaceful, tranquil and beautiful. The staff is all so friendly and helpful. Forest Creek cottage is a real gem being a secluded, self catering and private cottage 500m from the lodge. All and all it was an amazing weekend and the memories will live forever. We will most definitely return."
"Very relaxing with excellent hospitality and activities"

25 August 2016

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our mid-week break at Forest Creek Lodge and Spa and we would highly recommend it to anyone. The lodge greeted us with a much appreciated welcome drink and a friendly smile and we were treated with great hospitality through our entire visit. The Forest Cottage was brilliant and catered for everything that we wished for with an outdoor braai area, gas stove and a comfy bed. The hike to the waterfall with a picnic for two is a must-do activity and the most peaceful hike you will ever have. There are more than enough activities to cater for all kinds of tastes and the horseback ride is also recommended. We finished our visit with a relaxing combo spa treatment and it was the perfect way to wind-down from a hectic city lifestyle. Thanks to all the staff for going out of their way to make our stay comfortable, enjoyable and relaxing."
"Fantastic"

02 July 2016

"We really enjoyed the peacefulness, wiw what an amazing setting...and the cottage was very cozy and very well equipped."
"Sublime"

11 April 2016

"Forest Creek is a magical place in the middle of no where. It's so peaceful, it allows one to unwind and truly enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains.<div><br /></div><div>We loved the Forest Cottage and have already recommended it to family. We would definitely come back!</div><div><br /></div><div>We thoroughly enjoyed our hike up to the waterfall as well as the Forest picnic. We were sad to have to leave.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for the hospitality.</div><div><br /></div>"
"Fantastic!"

12 October 2015

"<p>We stayed at the Forest Cottage for our 10th Anniversary and were absolutely thrilled with the tranquility and peacefulness we experienced there. The walk to the waterfall was amazing but the highlight for us was definitely the Gazebo Dinner! A huge thank you to Anita, JoJo and the rest of the staff for an unbelievable stay and for allowing us to share in their little place of Heaven.</p>"
"Hidden treadure"

14 July 2015

"A must to go there, very romantic and totally secluded with loads of activities"
"AWESOME"

14 May 2015

"very private, absolutely stunning, awesome romantic getaway"
"a little piece of heaven"

08 May 2015

"What an amazing experience. Forest Cottage was just absolutely breathtaking.<div>The evenings at the fireplace, the sound of nature. Baboons, birds....everything so clearly. To see the stars and the moon with absolutely no hindrance from man made sky scrapers. Gorgeous! The walk to the waterfall totally worth the beauty that awaits up there. And don't miss out on the horse riding. We really had a special honeymoon. We loved everything about this place.</div>"
"Great getaway"

26 March 2015

"Very nice. Great staff, and the food was amazing."
"Lovely venue"

19 January 2015

"Had a great time, very rustic and beautiful."
"Forest Cottage"

05 August 2014

"A break from all the daily stresses - a picturesque setting and peaceful surroundings. I enjoyed the various walking trails and spent hours bird watching. This was a spectacular experience and one I will always remember."
"Needs care"

13 December 2013

"Forest Cottage is situated beautifully, but needs a bit of care."
"Stunning"

15 October 2013

"Really worth the trip and the money. Very quite and peaceful. Will surely go back again."
"Tranquil Escape"

06 May 2013

"Absolutely stunning place, so relaxing, peaceful and tranquil. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and get in touch with nature then this defiantly the place for you. Wonderfully private and picturesque, staff are friendly helpful and efficient. Such a soothing and relaxing experience off the beaten track. Only down side are road up to farm itself, would highly recommend a 4x4 but well worth it when you finally reach your destination. Beware of potholes craters on the road between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, it is very dangerous. Besides those two aspects, i adored it and will defiantly go back."
"Wonderful relaxing"

10 July 2012

"It was exactly what I wanted for my weekend away - gluweihn by the fire reading all my un-opened magazines. I will definitely be back to try all their wonderful amnenities they offer! The staff is amazing and attentive and I thank them for an amazing weekend!"
"Nature unspoilt"

25 August 2011

"Beauty incarnate rules with this piece of unspoilt, tranquil, pure natural forest, veld, river and mountain. And the special treatments in the spa, the unpretentious set-up all adds to an unforgettable experience. We shall most definitely return there!"
"Forest Cottage"

24 August 2010

"Our stay in the cottage was wonderful. Very private and well catered for. Scenery is amazing. Will visit again if I have a chance."
"Forest Cottage"

24 August 2010

"Our stay in the cottage was wonderful. Very private and well catered for. Scenery is amazing. Will visit again if I have a chance."
"Forest Creek Lodge"

29 December 2009

"Amazing views, hiking trail beautiful and relaxing."
"Forest Creek Lodge"

29 December 2009

"Amazing views, hiking trail beautiful and relaxing."
"Weekend away at Forest Cottage"

07 September 2009

"Beautiful scenery, very relaxing and private. The perfect balance between the outdoors and luxury. It will definitely be recommended and I will be returning."
"Weekend away at Forest Cottage"

07 September 2009

"Beautiful scenery, very relaxing and private. The perfect balance between the outdoors and luxury. It will definitely be recommended and I will be returning."