Eden
Eden Cottage is in the delightful village of Sedgefield. Just a few minutes drive from Knysna and wi...
Eden Cottage is in the delightful village of Sedgefield. Just a few minutes drive from Knysna and within walking distance to some beautiful beaches, the lagoon and shops. Eden Cottage is within easy reach of George and Plettenberg.
Various arts and crafts are on display throughout the year. Come join us every Saturday morning at the Wild Oats Farmer's Market just outside town next to the N2 motorway en-route to Wilderness. Bird watching is one of the most enjoyed activities as there are numerous species that only live in this area, so bring along your binoculars and bird books! We have a number of magnificent beaches around the village.
The main beach, where Swartvlei Lake meets the ocean is popular for families. Myoli and Cola beach join to give endless white sand where one can walk safely and admire the beauty and tranquility. Swartvlei beach offers horseback access and leads to Gericke's Point, which is accessible at low tide and is excellent for snorkeling and exploring the tidal pools. To the east of the town is Groenvlei - a fresh water lake famous for its bass fishing and this forms part of the Goukamma Nature Reserve with its abundance of bird life.
So many fun and memorable activities are available for the holiday visitor; paragliding is a must with a tandem jump from the top of the dunes or spend the day on a combined canoe/bush hike in the nature reserve to see the many beautiful birds in the area. Go a little further afield and enjoy the famous treetop canopy tour on a zip line, or go game watching in an open vehicle or on horseback. Then there are the wolves, elephants, monkeys and birds to see as well as catching a pleasure boat to the Heads in Knysna and enjoying a guided hike to enjoy the most spectacular views of the ocean and estuary. Beaches, paint ball games, shopping, fine dining, cave exploring, catching a steam train, diving with crocodiles and just enjoying nature at its best.
"Ons het die wonderlikste tyd gehad. Ons was op soek na rus en ontspan en dit is wat ons gekry het.Die plekkie is lieflik, privaat, netjies en alles wat jy nodig het."
"A nice enough place but at the back of the house. Guess I was expecting something with more of a view. Had to wash all the crockery, cutlery, pots and pans before using as it was so dirty. Overall and for the price probably not bad as the intention was not to spend too much time there. Maybe the owner can be a bit friendlier? ???"
"A lovely friendly host and a unit that was comfortable and exceeded expectations! Close to the main shops and the Segefield Arms which is a good place to eat if you don't want to cook. We thoroughly enjoyed it here and hope to return."
"Hosts were so warm, friendly and welcoming - you feel at home immediately! Beautiful flat with everything you need. Definitely want to stay longer next time!"
"Bathroom is so modern! We had a lovely stay, and would definitely choose Eden again for our next stay.There's everything you need in the cottage, and the premises is green and beautiful! Complimentary biscuits on arrival was a bonus!"
"As above - perhaps a bright light in the dressing table and a shelf in the bathroom. Lighting lovely in bedroom but at same time too dim when one needs to do makeup and hair etc."
"We stayed at Eden for 6 nights from 5 - 11 January 2016 with our 2 small children, aged 3 and 1 years. A very neat and cozy place which has everything you need in a self-catering unit and a little garden for the kids to play. Thank you so much to Ann and Rudolf and their son, Werner and his wife (as well as the very friendly dogs, Bella and Milo!) for hosting us. Your warm and friendly nature will surely bring us back again!"
"We had a fantastic stay.We received a very friendly wellcome from Anne upon our arrival. The free standing flatlet was spotless and had all the amenities that you want from a self catering venue.The inside finishes seems to bevirtually brand new. The area is quiet and the privacy that you have creates the ideal atmosphere for total relaxation. Just a short drive to town and the beach. We will definitely stay there again if the opportunity arrises."
"What a wonderful, quiet place to stay. My husband and I sure recommend staying at Eden. And we were surprised about the low cost of our stay here. Really a nice place to stay!"
"Our stay at Eden was comfortable and relaxing, the cottage was clean and comfortable and perfect for our day trips around the Garden Route. Very affordable and perfect for that weekend getaway!"
"Good value for money. Not the most comfortable seating in lounge."
"We enjoy our stay at Eden very very much, it is a very cozy, modern, well situated place and very private, We enjoy every moment in our `granny flat`."
"Beautiful, clean place. Lovely and perfect for small family. Very friendly and welcoming hosts."
"I would highly recommend staying at Eden, the flat is fully equipped and everything is neat and tidy. There is a welcoming atmosphere we had a grate stay. Thanks a lot to Ann for there hospitality."
"Thanks a lot for letting as feel at home at our home away from home!The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The garden is beautiful and all the birds add to the feel of nature, a real garden of Eden."
"We have stayed at Eden once before and we enjoyed our stay there once again.Anne and Rudolf are just great. Eden will definitely be one of our favourite places to visit.Thanks a million Ann and Rudolf. See you soon."
"This place was so dirty we left after staying only 1 night. Pity cause the owners are lovely and the place could be nice."
"Stay at eden was amazing to owners ws wo friendly. I would defiantly go again."
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We really enjoyed our stay a lot and will definitely make visit Eden in the future again."
"Lovely place and great hosts. I can recommend."
"I can reccomend Eden to any body. It is cosy and the owners are friendly."
"Very private, clean and well equipped with "extras". The owners were very helpful. As 2 single ladies, we would have preferred single beds as opposed to 1 double in the bedroom as one of us then had to sleep on a sleeper couch. Would certainly use it again."
"Good stay and very well developed cottage. Management side can further improve, e.g. dogs a bit of problem with guests; cottage not clean in hidden places - corners and behind bed, etc. - no dish washing liquid, microwave not clean; management not all that sharp re. inventory list, front door could not lock."
"Uitstekend geleë t.o.v. Knysna, Plettenbergbaai,Oudtshoorn, Wildernis, George en selfs Mosselbaai. Baie netjies en snoesig. Ideale verblyf in 'n rustige omgewing. Het baie gehou van die tuin en braai area. Die gasheer en gasvrou was vriendelik en gasvry."
"We had a very pleasant stay at Eden would recommend it to anyone."
"What an amazing holiday! The photos doesn't do justice to this amazing place. Fantastic people and we will definitely visit them again and can definitely recommend Eden."
"We used Eden as our base for a three-day stay. The welcome from Rudolph and Ann and the rest of the family, including Topaz and Milo, was very warm and they proved to be excellent hosts. The cottage is very modern and clean and lacks nothing in the way of appointments. Everything you could possibly need can be found there. It ia also very private and secluded. We would definitely recommend this to anyone and we will surely make use of Eden again when we are in the area."
"A warm welcome to a quiet, comfortable, well-appointed cottage. The pleasant patio is a birdwatcher's haven."
"We would recommend them to everyone. The owners made our stay as comfortable as possible and were extremely friendly. The flat was clean and modern. Thanks to the owners for their hospitality."
"Our hosts were lovely, and the cottage was perfect for an affordable weekend away."
"We had a very cosy stopover at Eden while travelling back to Cape Town via the garden route. All you need is there!"
"Very friendly hosts who made our stop a pleasant one."
"Our hosts made us feel completely welcome and their friendly put us immediately at ease. With helpful hints to hideaways and best beaches in the area made this stay immensely enjoyable."
"Our hosts made us feel completely welcome and their friendly put us immediately at ease. With helpful hints to hideaways and best beaches in the area made this stay immensely enjoyable."
"It was an unbelievable weekend. Thank you Ann for everything. Will certainly tell people about our stay at Eden."
"We spent Easter weekend 2010 at Eden in Sedgefield. Rudolf and Ann went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The cottage was fully equipped, with more appliances than what you normally find. What a great place to stay! We will definitely do so again!Bennie and Lynette Venter"
"Really enjoyed our time at Eden. The cottage is beautifully appointed, in a lovely private garden and Anne and Werner were friendly hosts. And the welcome from Topaz the boerbul was an extra plus! We'll definitely be back next time we're in Sedgefield. Pieter and Ginny Swart"
"The little house is neat and comfy even if you have small babies.The beach is nice and close. The place is so special because of friendliness & hospitality from Rudolf and his family as well as peace in the village and on the beaches.We will definitely recommend the place and come again.Thank you very much!!"
"Facilities are lovely. Very friendly hosts. Would recommend Eden to friends."
"We found the accommodationto exceed our expectations. The host were very hospitable and we even enjoyed a pleasant afternoon tea with them - they invited us!The s/c flat was well equipped and the welcome was very friendly.We spent a very pleasant stay in Sedgefield. We will definitely return and make use of the accommodation. "
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Lovely people and a warm welcome from Topaz the Boerboel. Comfortable accommodation with all the mod cons you could need. We'll definitely be back....Stephen & Lara Ritchie"
"We would like to thank you for a wonderful stay at Eden and the hospitality we received. The Guest house was well looked after and beautiful and would recommend it to anyone staying in Sedgefield."
"Hi Rudolf and Ann,Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your cottage!!It was lovely and we really enjoyed the stay!The cottage had everything we need and the location of your home was perfect for our visit to the Garden Route!You will definitely see us again!Kind Regards,Melissa and Quintin"
"What a beautiful place to stay. Our hosts were friendly and very welcoming. We will be back !"
"What a beautiful place to stay. Our hosts were friendly and very welcoming. We will be back !"
"Our stay was lovely and our hosts were very friendly and really made us feel welcome. Thank you - will revisit."
"Our stay was lovely and our hosts were very friendly and really made us feel welcome. Thank you - will revisit."