Fern Gully Forest Cabins

Fern Gully Forest Cabins are perfect for a forest getaway in Knysna, only 16km from the little town, tucked away in the countryside. The farm is on the Rheenendal road en route to the historical Millwood goldmine sites and the Goudveld indigenous forest, this all-encompassing holiday destination is ideal for those needing peace to unwind, those who love adventure in the wilderness or a romantic getaway.
The uniquely built wooden cabins at Fern Gully are set amongst the trees where one can enjoy the serenity of the forest and birdlife, if you are lucky, you may get a visit from a Knysna Lourie or monkey. Each cabin is built on stilts at the edge of a gorge, tucked in the forest, giving the guests the experience of living amongst the trees.
Fern Gully Forest Cabins are great for romantic getaways in the Western Cape, as well as a honeymoon destination, the small self-catering accommodation is secluded and private, exactly what you need to relax and spend quality time together.
Each cabin is fully furnished and equipped with a fridge, hot plate, microwave, crockery, glassware, cookware, etc, bedding and bath towels, and braai facilities on the deck, indoor shower, and outdoor shower, so you can be naked in the forest.
Wifi is available, please note, we are in the countryside, so it's not the fastest.
What to do for fun?
Mountain hiking, running or biking in the Knysna Forest, walking the famous circles in the forest trail, forest bathing, swimming at Buffels bay beach or the Knysna Lagoon, canoeing, bird watching, walking with elephants, visiting the local crafters, and markets, delicious cuisines at local restaurants and of course relaxing.

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Reviews

"Lovely all-round experience"

11 April 2023

"Very friendly host, and it was very special to be visited by some of the local wildlife, including a beautiful Loerie which hung around and gave the best display."
"Perfect, lovely accommodation in beautiful nature"

03 November 2019

"We absolutely enjoyed the stay at Fern Gully. Lovely location in the forrest."
"Peace"

01 May 2018

"The peace and quiet. Cabin was stunning!!!"
"Peace and quiet"

06 January 2018

"Loved the peace and quiet and that the cabins were privately spaced. Could definitely have pyrex bowl/s for microwave to cook things in. Could also have serving bowls for salads and some plastic containers to store left over food in. I would not recommend it as pet friendly as the balcony is not closed in and is a fairly high fall into the bushes which had thorns on them, plus the residential dogs roam freely and often came to our cabin. For this reason I am glad we decided at the last minute not to bring our Boston Terrier.Other than that we had a great stay and it was a central location to all other towns and did spend most of our time visiting different locations"
"A home in the bush"

05 January 2018

"It was lovely staying in an area where the bush is around you. It felt as if you are all by yourself. Very quiet."
"Lovely cottage"

09 June 2017

"Disappointed that cottage is located in a gum plantation with not a single fern or any indigenous forest. Owner would do well to start rehabilitation programme on his farm to restore nature as gum trees are not nature. Also dogs that belong to owners of restaurant attack every time you go past so walking or cycling on the property is very risky. Big dogs should be fenced away from patrons...the dogs jumped up on our car and scratched it badly. We were not impressed."
"Tranquility!"

07 June 2017

"These cabins were clean, quiet and beautifully furnished. The setting and the view were more beautiful than we could have possibly asked for. I would live there forever if I could. Fantastic and accommodating hosts!"
"outdoor shower"

02 June 2017

"wifi wasnt too great. some dishes weren't totally clean. the rest was good."
"Perfect setting"

16 December 2016

"We stayed in Coucal Cabin - a real tree house! Absolutely amazing setting, surrounded by birdsong and nature sounds. The cabin has everything you need, is clean and well-furnished, and Robert and Michelle are excellent hosts. But really, the magic of this place is being suspended in the treetops, disappearing into the forest canopy, and simply relishing the peace and (un)quiet!"
"Peace and Quiet"

05 December 2016

"What a fantastic place to stay. Michelle was so relaxed and inviting , this is definitely a place that we will want to come and stay again. Lying in bed listening to all the birds and the trees rustling is just the weekend we wanted."
"Crawfords Stilbaai"

15 November 2016

"Ons het baie lekker gebly en gekuier by Fern Gully. Die rustige atmosfeer met die Knysna Loeries wat kom kuier is baie spesiaal. Sal verseker weer terug gaan."
"Wow"

10 October 2016

"What a pleasant surprise. Such tranquility with all your needs taken care of. The hosts are very accommodating and the birds abundant. A true gem."
"Owl Cabin"

18 April 2016

"My husband and I stayed in Owl Cabin at Fern Gully. On arrival at Fern Gully we were giving a heart warming welcome by Michelle and the dogs. We were shown where our cabin was and after a short walk through the forest came to our very cosy cabin. The cabin was clean and had all the amenities that we needed. There was a comfortable indoor and outdoor shower with hot water. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and listening to the birds. The highlight was the visits of Louis the Lorrie. He is so tame and will practically eat from your hand. We also heard an owl on our final night there. The owners of Fern Gully are really friendly but do not interfere while you are there. We had complete privacy. There are 4 other cabins not far from each other but you do not see the other cabins. There are some that cater for families. The Owl cabin is for couples. I would definitely recommend Fern Gully to my friends and even strangers and will return there in the future. "
"Peaceful"

17 December 2014

"Our stay was very peaceful until the second last day of our stay, when some very noisy people arrived, and were staying at a cabin nearby. Of course that is not the fault of Fern Gulley, but perhaps they should leave a notice for guests to respect other guests and keep the noise levels down. The forest is beautiful and very peaceful, and we had an adorable friendly knysna lourie come visit every afternoon. My biggest complaint would be the shower curtain, which, when it is not sticking to every part of your body, billows out and lets the whole bathroom get wet, and the bathroom door handle kept coming off. Other than that though, the cabin was very sweet and well maintained."
"Hoopoe"

24 January 2011

"The quietness of the area is what we were aiming for. We were respected and even the keys were left at our vehicle not to bother us. Had a good two day rest from our busy schedule."