Edenwood Guest House is situated in George the capital city and geographical hub of the Garden Route in the Western Cape, South Africa. This 4-star guest house is 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.

"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.

"Edenwood", with it's meandering gardens and tumbling river that form part of the Kat River Reserve, provide you with tranquillity 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. Offering bed & breakfast, as well as self-catering accommodation.

Edenwood Guest House offers 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.

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 Edenwood 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 Edenwood 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 the 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 guests will also enjoy:

• 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.

Edenwood Guest House is a bed & breakfast, offering a full plated breakfast every morning. Afternoon teas and dinners can also be catered by arrangement.

Some of the Guest House suites have fully equipped kitchens for self-catering should you desire.

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.

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 Outshoorn 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 the Edenwood 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 Blackwater 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.

Wildlife:

Visit the Game and Crocodile farm just a few minutes outside of George.

Go to Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich capital of Southern Africa and visit some of the world-famous ostrich farms.

Touch leopards at the wildlife ranch.

Just past Plettenberg Bay, at The Craggs, you can walk side by side with the creatures at Monkey Land.

Visit the Cheetah farm, the Knysna Elephant Park and see the Knysna Seahorses in the Knysna Lagoon.

Eating out:

There is a wide selection of Restaurants, Coffee shops, Pub & Grills, Pizzerias and Farm stalls.

On Saturday mornings, the locals gather at the Sedgefield Farmer's Market "Wild Oats" just outside of Sedgefield on the N2, where farmers from the area sell their farm products direct to the public - come early and make a morning of it.

B&B - Rate includes accommodation and full English breakfast.
All rates are inclusive of VAT and tourism bed levy.