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The Edge Mountain Retreat is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in Hogsback for anyone visiting the Amatola region.

At The Edge in the village of Hogsback, we have self-catering cottages and non self-catering en-suite garden rooms, in a fifteen acre garden. From the edge of the cliff, which runs along the side of the property, there are spectacular views of surrounding mountains and a deep gorge with beautiful, unspoilt indigenous forest and fascinating swirling mists and cloud formations.

Accommodation

The Edge has a range of self-catering cottages (some perched on the edge of the cliff) and bed-and-breakfast rooms.

Guests are encouraged to wonder through and explore our beautiful gardens which are filled with azaleas, rhododendrons, beeches, birches, dogwoods, camellias and enormous oaks, chestnuts and liquid amber's. There is a lovely walled rose garden and you may discover a few plants you have never seen.

Please see the individual cottage or suite descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

The Edge's Restaurant

The Edge's Restaurant has a cosy, informal lounge and dining area where guests can relax around a log fire-place. Feast on a scrumptious breakfast, tea with homemade scones and cakes, light lunches, and delicious evening dinners with superb wines (please book for evening dinner before 5pm). We mostly use fresh and organic produce and we bake fresh ciabatta and seed bread every day.

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Rooms & Rates

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Fire Fly Cottage

Close to the edge, this lovely, cosy cottage for two has spectacular views, comfortable seating in front of the log fire-place. The cottage is furnished with a king-size bed with feather duvet, and a bath big enough for two. Facilities include WiFi access in the cottage, spectacular views, king size bed with feather duvet, bath big enough for two. Fully equipped open plan kitchen. The veranda with undercover braai.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Stargazer Cottage

This is a large, two bedroom cottage. Both bedrooms have full bathrooms, the main bedroom is en-suite. One room is furnished with a double bed and the other has 2 single beds. It has a large open-plan lounge (with fireplace), dining room and large kitchen. There is a veranda with braai area. Facilities include: Both bedrooms have full bathrooms. Fire-place, fully equipped open plan kitchen. The veranda with braai.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Double Rooms

Each room is furnished with a double bed and contains a private bathroom. Each room has a TV with DStv, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a desk with a seat, free Wi-Fi access, and access to a patio/terrace. No private kitchen.

Qty: 9
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Twin Room

This room is furnished with 2 single beds and features a private bathroom. The room has a separate entrance, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, a TV with DStv, a bar fridge, a desk with a seat, and access to a patio/terrace. No private kitchen.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Over-the-edge-Thatched Rondavel

Tucked away on the edge of the cliff, this romantic and cosy, private thatched rondavel has spectacular views. The unit is furnished with a king-size bed with a feather duvet and charming old furniture; a fireplace, and a kitchenette for self-catering.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Thunderstone - Thatched Rondavel

This lovely open-plan rondavel is only metres away from the cliff edge. Furnished with beautiful old furniture, it has a comfy king-size bed with a feather duvet, a log fireplace, and a double shower in the bathroom. The unit has a kitchenette and BBQ.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Cliffside

This cottage has an open-plan living room and 1 bedroom furnished with a King-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and double shower, toilet and basin. There are spectacular views from every corner of this cottage, a full kitchen, and an additional outside bath.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Heavens Above - Thatched Cottage

This luxuriously furnished open-plan cottage, perched on the edge of the cliff and indigenous forest, has an unbelievably dramatic view, from every part of the cottage! The cottage is furnished with a King-size bed, has a kitchen, and an indoor and outdoor shower a bath.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

The Cabin

Suitable for a single person or a couple. It is equipped for self-catering and consists of an open-plan living area furnished with a double bed, a kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is a heater, no fireplace. The cabin has a wooden deck.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Birch-wood Cottage

This 2-sleeper open-plan cottage is furnished with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchenette, and a comfy couch in front of the log fireplace. There is a BBQ/braai area outside in the garden.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Apple-tree

This open-plan cottage is furnished with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchenette, and a comfy couch in front of the log fireplace. There is a BBQ/braai area outside in the garden.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Daedalus Shelter Cabin

This cottage is 50m from the cliff edge and is furnished with two single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchenette, and a comfy couch in front of the log fireplace. There is a BBQ/braai area outside in the garden.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Cherry Blossom Cottage

This cosy cottage consists of an open-plan living area and is furnished with a King-size bed. There is one bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit has a kitchenette and there is comfy seating in front of a cast iron, wood-burning fireplace. The verandah has a braai area.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Minos's Keep Cottage

This cottage is 50 m from the cliff edge and is furnished with a double bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchenette, and a comfy couch in front of the log fireplace. There is a BBQ/braai area outside in the garden.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Lavender - Thatched Rondavel

This very comfortable, large rondavel is furnished with a comfy king-size bed, beautiful old furniture and a comfortable old-leather lounge suite in front of the log fireplace. The unit has one bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is a kitchenette and a BBQ area outside.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Pin Oak Cottage

This cottage consists of open-plan living with a kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. It has two sofas in front of the fireplace, a double bed, and a bunk bed all in the same room. There is an outdoor BBQ/braai area.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Sugar-bird Cottage

Sugar-bird is a cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage that sleeps 4. The first room is furnished with a double bed and the second room has two single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The open-plan living area has a fireplace and a kitchenette. The cottage has a patio with an outdoor table with seating and a BBQ/braai overlooking the garden.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Chestnut Cottage

This quaint cottage has 2 bedrooms, one furnished with a double bed and one with 2 single beds. The cottage bathroom is fitted with a shower room and a separate toilet. There is a cosy open-plan lounge with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen and a small verandah with a BBQ.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Tweenys Cottage

This cottage has 1 bedroom downstairs furnished with a double bed and a loft room furnished with two single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit offers an open-plan kitchen, dining area and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. The unit has a patio with a braai/BBQ area.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

By-the-Way Cottage

This 2-bedroom cottage has 2 full bathrooms (one en-suite) both fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The main bedroom is en-suite. One room is furnished with a double bed and the other has two single beds. It has a large open-plan lounge with a fireplace, dining room and a large kitchen.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Kudu Cottage

This is a 3-bedroom cottage sleeping 6 guests. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and two bedrooms each have two single beds. There are two bathrooms fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is an open-plan lounge with a fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Pear Cottage

This cosy cottage consists of open-plan living and is furnished with a double bed. There is one bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit has a kitchenette and comfy seating in front of a cast iron, wood-burning fireplace. The verandah has a braai area.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Peach Cottage

This cosy cottage consists of open-plan living and is furnished with a double bed. There is one bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The unit has a kitchenette and comfy seating in front of a cast iron, wood-burning fireplace. The verandah has a braai area.

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

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Guest Reviews

4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewvery good

Beautiful surroundings. Wonderful staff especially at reception and those who supplied wood.

July 2021

Michele L. (Cape Town)

Verified reviewvery good

We enjoyed it very much!. This is a place and venue we will pay a return visit!

October 2019

Gerhard P. (Jeffreysbay)

Verified Host

Need to Know

Response timeThe Edge Mountain Retreat typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

**Closest airport(s)**East London Airport - 175km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

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