Explore the Storms River and Tsitsikamma at this homey Garden Route escape
Nestled in Storms River Village on the cusp of Tsitsikamma Forest, The Village Lodge offers an authentic Garden Route experience. Indulge in homey charm, Diesel the friendly dog’s welcome, and a fully equipped covered lapa with barbeque amenities. Three hammocks sway for relaxation, while local restaurants abound. Unveil Tsitsikamma's dual embrace of mountains and ocean, known as a ‘place of good waters’, to explore indigenous woods, riverine retreats, and vibrant wildlife. Marine life delights include sightings of both dolphins and southern right whales. The nearby Storms River Village is a gateway to Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bungy, which suits both adventurers and tranquillity seekers.
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The Honeybadger Double Room features a luxurious king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, a clothes cupboard, select DSTV, and tea/coffee facilities. Relax in style with a private entrance leading to a patio and the serene lapa area.
Double Room - Sunbird
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Indulge in the Sunbird Double Room, complete with a spacious king-size bed and en-suite bathroom featuring a refreshing shower. Enjoy the convenience of bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Relax in comfort, furnished with care, and access a private entrance leading to a patio and the serene lapa area.
Family Room - Loerie
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Discover comfort in the Loerie Family Room, featuring a king-sized bed and a double bunk-bed, all accompanied by an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room boasts bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Enjoy select DSTV and tea/coffee facilities. Relax in style with comfortable furnishings and a private garden entrance.
Family Room - Dolphin
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The Dolphin Family room features a king-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles) and a double bunk-bed, all accompanied by an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard, select DSTV and tea/coffee facilities. Unwind in comfort, complete with a private entrance for your convenience.
Family Room - Otter
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The Otter Family Room features a king-size bed and 2 double bunk beds, as well as the convenience of 2 en-suite bathrooms with showers. The room is furnished with bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Stay entertained with select DSTV and enjoy tea/coffee facilities. A private entrance ensures your comfort.
Family Room - Candlewood
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The Candlewood Family Room features a king-sized bed and a double bunk bed, while an en-suite bathroom boasts a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Relax in the well-furnished space, with a private entrance leading to a patio and a tranquil garden, along with the inviting lapa area.
Family Room - Fynbos
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The Fynbos Family Room features a king-size bed and a double bunk bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower. The room also includes a clothes cupboard, DSTV, coffee and tea facilities and a private entrance with a patio overlooking a private garden and lapa.
Family Room - Yellowwood
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The Yellowwood Family Room offers a king-sized bed and a cosy double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom features a convenient shower. Enjoy comfort and privacy with a separate entrance leading to a patio overlooking a quaint garden and lapa area.
Family Room - White Pear
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The White Pear Family Room is furnished with a king-sized bed and a cosy double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom features a rejuvenating shower. Benefit from a private entrance leading to a patio overlooking a charming garden and the lapa area.
Family Room - Tsitsikamma -Self-Catering
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The Tsitsikamma Family Room is a self-catering haven featuring a king-size bed and a double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom offers a refreshing shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. The room boasts select DSTV and a compact kitchenette. Comfortable furnishings and a private entrance ensure relaxation.
Double Room - Honeybadger
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The Honeybadger Double Room features a luxurious king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, a clothes cupboard, select DSTV, and tea/coffee facilities. Relax in style with a private entrance leading to a patio and the serene lapa area.
Double Room - Sunbird
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Indulge in the Sunbird Double Room, complete with a spacious king-size bed and en-suite bathroom featuring a refreshing shower. Enjoy the convenience of bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Relax in comfort, furnished with care, and access a private entrance leading to a patio and the serene lapa area.
Family Room - Loerie
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Discover comfort in the Loerie Family Room, featuring a king-sized bed and a double bunk-bed, all accompanied by an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room boasts bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Enjoy select DSTV and tea/coffee facilities. Relax in style with comfortable furnishings and a private garden entrance.
Family Room - Dolphin
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The Dolphin Family room features a king-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles) and a double bunk-bed, all accompanied by an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard, select DSTV and tea/coffee facilities. Unwind in comfort, complete with a private entrance for your convenience.
Family Room - Otter
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The Otter Family Room features a king-size bed and 2 double bunk beds, as well as the convenience of 2 en-suite bathrooms with showers. The room is furnished with bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Stay entertained with select DSTV and enjoy tea/coffee facilities. A private entrance ensures your comfort.
Family Room - Candlewood
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The Candlewood Family Room features a king-sized bed and a double bunk bed, while an en-suite bathroom boasts a shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. Relax in the well-furnished space, with a private entrance leading to a patio and a tranquil garden, along with the inviting lapa area.
Family Room - Fynbos
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The Fynbos Family Room features a king-size bed and a double bunk bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower. The room also includes a clothes cupboard, DSTV, coffee and tea facilities and a private entrance with a patio overlooking a private garden and lapa.
Family Room - Yellowwood
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The Yellowwood Family Room offers a king-sized bed and a cosy double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom features a convenient shower. Enjoy comfort and privacy with a separate entrance leading to a patio overlooking a quaint garden and lapa area.
Family Room - White Pear
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The White Pear Family Room is furnished with a king-sized bed and a cosy double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom features a rejuvenating shower. Benefit from a private entrance leading to a patio overlooking a charming garden and the lapa area.
Family Room - Tsitsikamma -Self-Catering
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The Tsitsikamma Family Room is a self-catering haven featuring a king-size bed and a double bunk bed. The en-suite bathroom offers a refreshing shower. Enjoy features like bedside tables, lamps, and a clothes cupboard. The room boasts select DSTV and a compact kitchenette. Comfortable furnishings and a private entrance ensure relaxation.
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