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Edenwood Guest House

George - South Africa

Email Edenwood Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Welcome to Edenwood Guest House, situated in George the capital city and geographical hub of the Garden Route.
"A taste of Eden" - Edenwood Guest House is nestled at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains in the suburb of Eden, adjacent to the George Dam.

The ideal base for you to explore the rest of the Garden Route, with its many scenic wonders of golden beaches, rocky shorelines, mysterious forests, wild birds and flowers, breathtaking mountains and tranquil lakes.
All of which are united by an overriding theme of natural beauty.

"Edenwood", with it's meandering gardens and tumbling river that form part of the Kat River Reserve, provide you with tranquility and gracious hospitality.
The ambiance of this comfortable Colonial Guest Home makes it a sheer pleasure to return to after a weary day of exploring the Garden Route and surrounds.

Edenwood Guest House Accommodation

Up-market nonsmoking holiday and business accommodation, at reasonable rates. Consisting of two well appointed self-catering apartments, a luxury suite, plus a budget double room, all with en-suite / private shower bathrooms.
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As your hosts we will gladly assist you with bookings for Golf at local clubs, local tours, restaurants, plus onward travel arrangements.
The Rooms:
All rooms come standard with the following amenities:
- Television
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Facility
- Hair Dryer
- Fan/Heater
- Refrigerator (excluding Poppy room)
- En-Suite Shower/Bathroom (Complimentary Toiletries)
- Linens/ Pool Towels etc. (Fully Serviced)

The Regency Suite:
Also known as our "Honeymoon Suite", this charming room has a very comfortable double bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower and a sunken lounge area with bay windows overlooking the pool and garden. This very tranquil room is decorated in dusky pink and green. Suitable for a single or a couple with a pullout bed settee in the living room for an extra guest or child if required. B&B only.

The Forest View Suite:
This lovely large apartment style room decorated in hunter green and rich rust colors, with two queen beds, big screen TV, lounge area, en-suite bathroom with shower and fully equipped kitchen.
There is also a balcony with stunning views of the pool, garden and forest, with stairs leading down to the conservatory and pool area. Suitable for two singles, a couple or a family of four. Self-Catering or B&B.

The Garden Cottage:
Situated in the garden behind the main property, this cottage has everything you could require for a short or long stay. Secure parking behind a security gate.
The cottage has a bedroom upstairs with an extra long / high queen bed with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, and balcony with mountain view.

Downstairs there is also a lounge with a TV and fully equipped modern kitchen. The cottage opens onto a small patio in the garden, perfect for morning tea and coffee. Barbecue area also available if required.
Full use of the pool and facilities at the main house, towels supplied. Very quite and peaceful setting. The main color theme of this cottage is green, lemon and blue. Suitable for a single or couple, with bed/settee in the lounge if extra guest required. B&B or Self-Catering.

The Poppy Room:
This is our budget room, very comfortable with double bed, TV and lovely en-suite with shower. This room is decorated in poppy colors and green. Cozy for an overnight stay or single occupancy, traveling with other quests. B&B only.

Edenwood Guest House Facilities

Full traditional breakfast, afternoon tea's and dinner by arrangement.
- Rooms tastefully appointed with TV and full-facilities (fans, heaters, fridge, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee machine).
- Wireless (WIFI) High-Speed Internet Access available.
- Fax and business support facilities on request.
- Laundry Service available on request (week days).
- Spacious lounges, leading to balcony and conservatory with spectacular mountain/reserve views.
- Sparkling salt water pool, with towels supplied.
- Special arrangements for children available on request. Rep. and extended stay discounts.
- Hiking trails within walking distance and bird life abounds.
-Golf and other sport facilities very close by.
- 15 mins. from the airport and 5 mins. from glorious Victoria Bay beach.

Attractions:
George is a major centre with holiday, sport and conference facilities with a wide variety of country, forest, mountain and beach hikes for all ages.
It offers two of the top ten golf courses in South Africa. A selection of cosy restaurants, catering for every taste. The town rests in a peaceful country atmosphere, creating a safe getaway destination.

Golf:
Why limit yourself to just one? George and the surrounding areas offer some of the highest rated golf courses in South Africa.
Advanced bookings at most all of the golf courses are essential; especially during our peak holiday season (October to April). Feel free to seek our assistance with arrangements for golf bookings.

Local and surrounding area golf courses:
- George Golf Club - In a recent survey by a panel from the Golf digest Magazine, the George course was voted in the top 10 layouts in South Africa.
Bookings are a MUST at this highly recommended course. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons are reserved for competitions, early morning tee times are accepted.
- Bramble Hill (at Fancourt) - Scenically memorable yet strategically challenging.
- Mossel Bay Golf Estate - Considered a "must play" venue by local and overseas visitors when visiting this part of the famous Garden Route.
- Oudtshoorn Golf Club - A year round quality country course that is a worthwhile stop for the golfing traveler. The best time to play this course is in the winter!
- Knysna Golf Club - Enjoy a gentle stroll through tree-lined fairways as you make your way to a substantially challenging finish.
- Plettenberg Bay Golf Club - A charming resort golf course of quality with the Piesang River meandering through it.
- Goose Valley Golf Course - (Plettenberg Bay) Originally a superb 9-hole course now with an additional 9 new holes designed by Gary Player.
- Pezula Country Estate (Sparrebosch) - (Knysna) Enjoy the challenge in one of the most spectacular locations in South Africa. A private club available to nonmembers on a space availability basis.

Tourist Attractions:
- George offers you the opportunity to go back in time and experience the old railway history of Southern Africa at the Railway Museum.
- Board the Outeniqua Choo-Choo steam train in George and travel through the most scenic coastal areas to Knysna.
- Visit the Oyster farm and follow that with a visit to Knysna's local brewery.
- Take a trip through to Oudtshoorn and experience the Cango Caves.
- Visit the Post Office Tree and the Dias Caravel Museum in Mossel Bay.
- Water sports
- Hire, or bring a canoe and explore the abundant streams and rivers in this area.
- Take a leisure cruise on one of our many lakes or bring your boat and enjoy the safe waters.
- Go for an exciting deep sea fishing trip or cast your line from the beach.
- The Knysna Ferries will take you right up to to the famous Knysna Heads.
- Do some shark cage diving at Mossel Bay and Black water Tubing at Stormsriver.
- Visit one of the many sites along our coastline where dolphins and whales play.
- Extreme sports
- Paraglide along the coast.
- Absail some of the steep cliffs on the coastline.
- Rock climbing.
- Explore the area by quad bike. Biking on the beach is not allowed due to the fragile ecosystem.
- Glide from one tree top to another in the dense Tsitsikamma Forest.

Outdoor Activities:
- Take a slow ride on your mountain bike on biking trails through the forests in the area.
- Various hiking trails are scattered throughout the Garden Route.
- There are excellent horse riding trails along the coast and in the forest.
- Fishing along the beaches and whale/dolphin watching from one of the best view points on the Garden Route.


Directions:
From George Airport:
Exit the airport and turn right at the "T" intersection into R102 at the airport entrance. Carry on along this road which goes around the airport perimeter fencing until you see a bridge.
Take a slip road to the left (N2 George) and proceed onto the Freeway (N2). Take 3rd turning off the N2 (Exit 437) into George coming from Cape Town.

Take the 4th right into Fifth Street (Church on the corner). Go through the 4-way stop, continue straight and turn right onto Stander Street.
Drive past the Retirement Village and take next left into Bokmakerrie Street, down a steep hill towards the forest and after curve in the road, take the next left into Hammerkop Street. We are No.9, the large white house with a green roof and the South African Flag outside.

From Cape Town:
Take 4th turning off the N2 (Exit 437) into George coming from Cape Town.

Take the 4th right into Fifth Street (Church on the corner).
Go through the 4-way stop, continue straight and turn right onto Stander Street.

Drive past the Retirement Village and take next left into Bokmakerrie Street, down a steep hill towards the forest and after curve in the road, take the next left into Hammerkop Street.

We are No.9, the large white house with a green roof and the South African Flag outside.

From Knysna:
On the N2 from Knysna, after Wilderness you climb through the Kaaimans Pass up to the plateau above the sea below the Outeniqua mountains.
When passing the Victoria Bay turn turn off on the N2, keep in the right hand lane which will feed you on to a fly over past the George Mall and into George itself.

You are now on the Knysna Road. Take the 4th right into Fifth Street (Church on the corner). Go through the 4-way stop, continue straight and turn right onto Stander Street.
Drive past the Retirement Village and take next left into Bokmakerrie Street, down a steep hill towards the forest and after curve in the road, take the next left into Hammerkop Street. We are No.9, the large white house with a green roof and the South African Flag outside.

From Oudtshoorn:
Come down the Outeniqua Pass on the N12 and carry on into George central by staying on the N12 until it intersects with the Main Road (York Street) at the traffic lights.
Turn left at the lights and continue up York Street to the red bricked traffic circle and the Big Tree. Use the traffic circle moving to the right into Knysna Road and continue straight down this road over the railway bridge.
Shortly after the large shopping area named "Pick 'n Pay" take the first left (Fifth Street). Go through the 4-way stop, continue straight on to the traffic circle and turn right onto Stander Street.

Drive past the Retirement Village and take next left into Bokmakerrie Street, down a steep hill towards the forest and after curve in the road, take the next left into Hammerkop Street. We are No.9, the large white house with a green roof and the South African Flag outside.

About Your Hosts:
Dawn is a mother of three, homemaker and pet lover. When the children fled the nest, she gave up being an editor to fry eggs, and open her home to people from far and near. They arrive as guests and leave as friends. Stan is an engineer always improving the house in his spare time. He and Dawn have traveled the World and Africa extensively, they love to chat with guests, and help out with any questions about your travel in Southern Africa.

Email Edenwood Guest House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

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