In the Media
Over the years, Woodlands Self Catering Guesthouse has been proudly featured in a variety of travel magazines, lifestyle blogs, and Garden Route tourism guides. From showcasing our tranquil Knysna forest accommodation to highlighting our commitment to sustainable, self-catering living, these features have helped travelers from around the world discover Woodlands as one of the Garden Route’s hidden gems.
The Inside Guide - 12 best places to stay in Knysna
October 2024 – “Woodlands Country Retreat is the perfect escape for those seeking tranquility and charm with gorgeous forest and garden views.” READ ARTICLE
Inside Guide’s Ultimate Garden Route Road Trip
October 2023 – “Part of the appeal is knowing that you will be completely immersed in nature and surrounded by unbelievable views.” READ ARTICLE
Unusually Cool Airbnbs that we can’t get enough of!
June 2021: The Nest tiny house here at Woodlands was featured in Cape Town Etc as their number one of just 6 “Unusually Cool Airbnbs” READ ARTICLE
Woodlands first wedding, Jared and Elaine eloped!
“Their ceremony was at the beautiful Woodlands and was planned to be in the forest, but unfortunately, our weather did not play along and it was pouring! So the owners of Woodlands made a plan and Jared and Elaine had a beautiful garden wedding” READ ARTICLE
Tripadvisor - #1 out of 122 Speciality Lodgings in Knysna
August 2024 – We’re currently ranked number 1 out of 122 Speciality Lodgings in Knysna and the #2 Best Value out of 365 places to stay in Knysna. Travellers Choice Awards – Tripadvisor READ REVIEWS
Getaway Magazine - Airbnb New Trends
October 2020 – Of all the unique Airbnb’s in South Africa, Getaway Magazine picked our tiny house, the Nest, to showcase:”unique stays like cabins and cottages have replaced townhouses and villas and made it into the top five space types for trips in 2021.” READ ARTICLE
Go Magazine - This Weekend
Spotted! Woodlands was featured in an article about weekend family getaways in Go Magazine in January 2019
Country Life Magazine: 10 best family getaways
January 2016 – “Garden Route gems are precious finds, especially those secreted away from busy towns. Woodlands self-catering is just such a place.”
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Country Life Magazine: The Secret of the Forest
April 2016 – “Shh… It’s a secret… Tucked away on the edge of Knysna Forest, the Rheenendal Ramble is full of surprises…” Can secrets be shared? I mulled this over when I discovered an enchanting pocket of verdant land, just eight kilometres west of the bustling centre of Knysna. It was tempting to keep it to myself.”
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