Edenwood House is one those special places to stay, that one seeks when planning a holiday or business trip to the Garden Route. We pride ourselves on welcoming our guests with true South African hospitality and personal attention.
The house itself is nestled at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains in a tranquil setting called Eden, which is adjacent the Katberg Nature Reserve. Its meandering garden, tumbling river and comfortable ambiance, make it a sheer pleasure to return to after a day of exploring the Garden Route and surrounds.
When they moved to George in 1993, Dawn and Stan had the idea of creating a "home from home" where family, friends and strangers (soon to become friends), could come to stay and relax and unwind. Finally in 1995 they found the perfect place. A character house, needing renovation, but with the potential to create that dream of a quality guest house/ B&B, but still with that feeling of home.
This upmarket, safe and tranquil establishment opened it`s doors in October 1995 and since then the dream has evolved into this lovingly renovated haven, Edenwood House.
What to expect:
- Up-market nonsmoking holiday and business accommodation, at very reasonable rates. Consisting of four well appointed self-catering units, a luxury suite, plus a budget double room, all with en-suite bathrooms.
- Full traditional English or continental breakfast and dinner by arrangement.
- Rooms tastefully appointed with Satellite TV and full-facilities (fans, heaters, fridge, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee).
- Free 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 summer room with spectacular mountain/reserve views.
- Sparkling salt water pool (towels supplied).
- We will gladly assist you with bookings for Golf at local clubs, local tours, restaurants, plus onward travel arrangements.
The rooms at Edenwood House are all individually decorated with their own personality. Quality mattresses and fine linens that make them comfortable and cosy. The bathrooms all have showers accompanied by soft towels and toiletries. Heaters, fans, safes and hairdryers are available for each unit.
Some of our rooms are B&B only and some have fully equipped kitchens so are suitable for self-catering if required and can be offered at a different rate. We also have a family unit that sleeps six very comfortably and great for groups or families travelling together.
All the rooms are spacious with luxury queen beds, except The Poppy Room which is or cute "Budget" option but also has a comfy double bed and TV etc.
We are situated near a forest and the George Dam - there are walks in the vicinity but we can also advise on hikes locally. There is a lovely salt water pool on site and bird watching is a favorite activity as there are so many trees. Also ten mins from the beach at Victoria Bay.
From Knysna/ Port Elizabeth
Coming from N2 Cape Town - take 4th turning into George at N9 turnoff, the Garden Route Mall will be on your left - count traffic lights as you enter George and at the 4th set of lights turn right into Fifth Street, continue towards the mountain until you come to a small traffic circle, turn right into Stander Street, then past the retirements village take the first left into Bokmakerrie Street, proceed down this street until the road curves at the bottom of a steep hill and then take the next left into Hammerkop Street, we are No 9 - last house in cul-de-sac to the left. Big white house with flag pole with SA Flag.
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 fourth turn off to the right into 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.
If you are coming from Oudtshoorn direction into George on the N9 - as you come down the pass into George you first get to a brick traffic circle, which you go straight through and proceed up a hill until the road splits at another brick traffic circle - this one you take the turn off to the left past the hospital and continue to the third traffic circle at the top of our main street York Street - this one you enter and take the first turn to the left past MacDonalds - proceed on this road (Courtney Street that become Knysna Road) until you go over our only railway bridge, proceed until you pass Pick and Pay and take the next turn to the left into Fifth Street. Proceed up Fifth street and 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.
If you have any problems please call us and we will always come to fetch anyone in town, but it is quite easy once you are here!
