The Fernery Lodge
& Chalets
Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses
accommodation
Storms River
Tsitsikamma
Eastern cape
South Africa
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Accommodation Venue - The Fernery Lodge
& Chalets ( Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses
Accommodation in Tsitsikamma / Eastern Cape / South Africa )
The Tsitsikamma, named from a Khoisan word meaning
"Place of many waters", is situated at the base of the
mysterious Tsitsikamma Mountains. It is characterised by its many
rivers, including the Storms, Bloukrans, Bobbejaan and Groot Rivers,
coursing their way to the ocean through spectacular gorges. The
Tsitsikamma is home to vast areas of indigenous forest, large
pine plantations, and great expanses of Fynbos found nowhere else
in the world! It is also the setting of the world-famous Tsitsikamma
National Park, the first proclaimed marine national park in Africa,
and the start of the famous Otter Trail.
The Fernery Chalets are situated on Langebosch Farm, the premises
of Forest Ferns. Forest Ferns is an environmentally friendly and
sustainable fern harvesting and cultivation industry which has
grown up around the forests of the Tsitsikamma. For 18 years this
company has been exporting ferns and foliage to the European flower
markets.
Built for the luxury Dolphin Hiking Trail the 8 chalets at Forest
Ferns are set in fynbos along the Sandrif River and offer the
perfedt country retreat. Each spacious B&B or self catering
chalet has a unique theme to blend in with the environment, and
is individually decorated and equipped for a luxury, though informed
and relaxed, stay.
We are able to cater for a variety of needs and offer either
an adventure-filled holiday break, or a tranquil setting for relaxing,
walking and bird watching. This is also an ideal venue for team
building and conferencing groups.
For the active guests we have 6 mountain bikes for hire, walking,
jogging and cycling trails on and around the farm as well as rowing
boats on the dam. Those feeling really adventurous may go bungy
jumping from the Bloukrans River Bridge, black water tubing down
the Storms River Gorge, abseiling or swinging in the tree tops
on a canopy tour. There are also a number of beautiful hiking
trails in the area.
For those seeking peaceful activities we offer 4x4 forest drives,
picnics and birdwatching. Of course, it is also acceptable to
do precisely nothing at all, other than relax. This is possible
either in the privacy of your chalet, or at the swimming pool
and sauna facility, which for cold and rainy days offers a cosy
indoor fireplace and lounge.
Directions to accommodation
When travelling from Plett on the N2 pass through the
tollgate and approximately 30km further on cross the Storms River
Bridge at the Total Village. 4Kms beyond the bridge turn right
onto the Bluelilliesbush gravel road.
When travelling from Humansdorp on the N2, after approxiamately
80km pass the Koomansbos turnoff where the road narrows. Pass
the Tsitsikamma Lodge on your right and continue for 4km before
turning left onto the Bluelilliesbush gravel road.
Once you are on the Blueliliesbush gravel road drive 1,6km to
a T-junction where you find the first Forest Ferns and Fernery
signboards. Turn right then take the first left and directly afterwards
the first right - Forest Ferns Estate is approximately 6km from
here. Follow the road and continue straight over the cross-road
in the middle of the pastures, when you reach the T-junction turn
right and follow the road through the gates onto the Forest Ferns
Estate.
Accommodation Facilities
· The Fernery with its restaurant and curio shop.
· An entertainment area with swimming pool, sauna and braai
facilities.
· An indoor pub and large open fire place make this area
ideal for evening get-togethers.
· A pool table, dart board and other games ensure that
everyone has something to do.
· 6 mountain bikes are available for hire. 4x4 Vehicles
are available for transport to chosen venues and for forest and
4x4 drives.
· Two rowing boats on the dam may be used at all times
and offer wonderful birding and sundowner opportunities.
· A hiking path down to the sea offers a spectacular 1
to 2 hour walk into the SA National Parks nature reserve for energetic
walkers.
· There are ideal birding opportunities and a bird list
of over 100 birds that have been identified on the farm. A bird
hide at the dam and a birding route that covers the 109 Ha Forest
Ferns Estate helps birders to visit all the areas.
· Dinner & lunch braai meals and picnic baskets are
available
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