{"id":123,"date":"2018-04-12T13:03:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T13:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2023-01-14T17:08:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T15:08:59","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignfull\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-350\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-17-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-350 ml-slider nav-hidden\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_350\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_350\">\n            <ul aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"slides\">\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-357 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Braai-time.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-357\" title=\"MOSTLY PHOTOGRAPHY\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-358 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/buffs-bombs.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-358\" title=\"buffs bombs\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-359 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSC_6761.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-359\" title=\"MOSTLY PHOTOGRAPHY\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-361 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P1300491-1.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-361\" title=\"P1300491\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-362 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Relax-at-the-dam.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-362\" title=\"MOSTLY PHOTOGRAPHY\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-360 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/elephantrestforestcottage.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20180106-WA0008.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-350 slide-360\" title=\"IMG-20180106-WA0008\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A Warm Welcome to Elephant Rest Forest Cottage!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"ForestCottage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/htIcYkzp-zs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>A cosy private 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom self-catering timber cottage with open plan kitchen and lounge. Spacious deck overlooking dam and farmlands, child and pet friendly.  Sleeps 6.  Elephant rest is idyllically situated along the beautiful indigenous Lawnwood forest, allowing guests to cycle the infamous &#8220;Homtini cycle route&#8221; or hike directly into the forest.  A peaceful and tranquil getaway, relax and enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the weary traveler, we have a comfortable, cosy cabin with en-suite shower\/loo\/sink.  A spacious deck with picnic table. Sleeps 4 (2 double beds in separate rooms).  This can also facilitate bigger groups for the cottage.  Hiking and Cycling trails on your doorstep and in close proximity to the historical Millwood Gold Mines where the Gold nugget cycle route is found and the enchanting picnic spot Jubilee Creek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Visit the Dalene Matthee monument under the gentle giant Yellowwood tree.  Birdwatching is abundant \u2013 watch out for the Knysna Loerie and if you&#8217;re lucky- the Narina Trogon.  Enjoy country living and spoil yourselves to the charming Sunday Totties country market. .  A general store is open 10 mins away or enjoy a scenic drive into the picturesque town of Knysna +- 20 kms away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our  &#8220;Sunshine veg garden&#8221; is available to purchase purely organically grown vegetables, when available.  Come to Elephant Rest Forest Cottage to enjoy the peace, the fresh air, bird and frog symphonies.  Relax, getaway and enjoy the beauty of nature and restore your senses&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to meeting you here in our corner of paradise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3><strong>Our Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Self-Catering<br><strong>Rating:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; N\/A<br><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Farm no. 142, Braamekraal, Rheenendal, Knysna&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tel:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  +27 (0) 44 388 4706<br><strong>Mobile:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>+27 (0) 82 962 2703 and  +27 (0) 72 403 5085<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:elephantrest.forest@gmail.com?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Click to send a direct enquiry<\/a><br><strong>Your Host\/s:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adela and Brett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check-in time:&nbsp;<\/strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14H00 &#8211; 15H00<br><strong>Check out time:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10H00<br><strong>No. People Sleeps:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;  6 (Max 8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latitude:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; 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