FOREST HOUSE
Self Catering House Accommodation
in Zimbali, Dolphin Coast,
on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa
Zimbali a place where you belong
Foresthouse ... luxury tranquility comfort warmth happiness security
regeneration
Zimbali is a 700 hectare coastal exclusive resort that offers residents and
guests an exceptional quality of life situated on a spectacular stretch of
kwaZulu Natal dolphin coast. With more than 260 species of birdlife, bush buck,
blue duiker, wild pig, mongoose, bushbabies and guinea fowl that wonder around
the entire estate living in harmony with nature.
No need to drive to the golf course, hotel, beach, restaurants or tennis courts
just hop on the golf cart, pack away the car keys and enjoy the many activities
offered by Zimbali.
Zimbali features a Tom Weiskopf championship golf course, with a second eighteen
hole Gary Player course almost completed. Utilising every contour of the
landscape enjoy the striking views of the ocean from the fairways. Zimbali is
one of Southern Africa's premier golfing destinations. For non golfers utilise
the golf cart to explore this magnificient estate, have sundowners at the lodge,
indulge in a relaxation massage, go to the beach, play some tennis or feast on
the magnificient food or enjoy a cocktail on the patio of a beautiful deck
surrounded by nature.
Ideally situated providing a tranquil quality of life in harmony with nature,
foresthouse has extensive wooden sundecks that integrate the outdoors with the
indoors combining with the African soil and sunsets, flora and fauna. State of
the art security ensures that your family are safe and secure at all times.
About Foresthouse
Foresthouse is seductively and privately nestled amongst the finest and
oldest indigenous trees on the Zimbali Coastal Forest estate. The only intruders
are the woodpeckers that live in the trees outside the bedroom windows and patio
entertainment areas and the bushbuck, duiker mongoose and guinea fowl that roam
freely around the suspended wooden deck which features a heated jacuzzi and
designer swimming pool with loungers alongside the patio. Forethouse is a 4
bedroom, 3 lounges home with tasteful and immaculate furniture flowing
throughout the house and onto the patio.
- Total privacy and one minute golf drive away from the beach, lodge and
country club
- Foresthouse is a FREESTANDING home and NOT in a complex, therefore you
have total privacy and a private swimming pool.
- There is absolutely no building in the coastal Forest Estate - this
section is totally completed
- Owner run and maintained so there is no agent fees - dealing direct with
owner
- Excellent security - no need to worry about your children whilst in the
estate.
- Direct access to Ballito promenade via the golf cart route
- Varios activities for all are available on peak weekends and holidays
All the facilities of Zimbali, zimbali lodge and country club are available
to you throughout your stay. Foresthouse is situated in the original Zimbali
coastal estate metres away from the hotel and country club. Excellent security
and a world class international recognized destination.
Zimbali Lodge Offers
- Monday evening - curry night buffet at the lodge - R95.00 per head (the
dining experience is amazing) Please ask us to book for you to avoid
disappointment. (HINT - take your own wine and pay the R20.00 corkage)
prices are subject to change as per Zimbali Lodge
- High tea - every day at the lodge
- Sun downers - every afternoon at the lodge
- Sunday lunch and carvery
- Other dining events are advised prior to arrival.
On Arrival At Foresthouse
- Welcomed by the housekeeper to assist you with your unpacking (not after
hours arrival)
- Flowers
- chocolates on pillows
- tea, coffee, sparking water, wine
- local newspapers and magazines
Foresthouse offers all guests that special pampering ...
- hair dryers in all bedrooms
- Televisions in all bedrooms
- bath robes and slippers in all bedrooms
- exclusive linen and bath towels
- exclusive range of soaps and moisturizers
Special Features in Foresthouse
- tranquility
- full time house keeper taking charge of indoor and outdoor chores,(
public holidays by prior arrangements)
- Designer pool off patio
- Heated Jacuzzi on the covered deck - optional extra
- Indoor / outdoor living
- Total privacy nobody can see into the entertainment area
- Animals roam freely around the house and patio
- Well furnished
- Big Screen television
- Mnet/ DStv/ PVR/ DVD player
- Ipod docking station
- Selection of books, board games
- swimming towels
- Golf cart included to play golf or manoeuvre around estate
- Excellent security thoughout the entire Zimbali estate
- pool cover if required
- camp cot if required
- feeding chair if required
- gas braai
- well furnished and equipped home
- sports equipment / tennis rackets/golf cart/swimming towels provided
- amazing birdlife, flora and fauna
- water purifyer
- stainless steel kitchen
- built in safe
We go the extra mile ...
Prior arrangements necessary
- home treatments - masseur and relaxation therapies - booking essential .
Well qualified. 10 years sports mzimbasseur.
- pedicures and hand treatments
- chef on all - all your meals done for you
- shopping deliveries prior to arrival
- bookings can be done for restaurants, zimbali spa and all other
activities
Zimbali offers all Foresthouse guests
- Walking trails
- golf
- tennis
- garden chapel
- Golf driving range and lessons
- horse riding on the beach
- bird trails/ walking trails
- close to all shops, dolphin viewing, quad bike trails
- Secure and safe day trips offered to game parks, Durban, Ushaka world,
Dolphin viewing in Umhlanga
- restaurants at Zimbali lodge
- restaurants at Zimbali country clubrestaurants at the valley of waves
pool area alongside the beach within the estate
- health spa on site
- gift shop
- kiosk
- Shopping - private shopping assistant can be arranged to ensure your
excellent purchases in the right places-please book in advance
- Airport transfers can be arranged
Foresthouse Accolades
- Front cover of Garden and Home Sept 2006 issue
- Lodge utilizes home for their confidential guests and honeymooners which
have included, Will Smith, Ludichris, Brandan Bays, Prince of Arabia, CEO of
various international companies, ministers, local celebrities
- Guest comments - references available
This is a non smoking home, smoking is permitted on the deck.
Environmental friendly home, we recycle and only use natural environmental
friendly products for cleaning purposes. no pesticides and chemicals are used at
any time.
Zimbali has been rated amongst the world's top resorts and international safety
standards. Assuring you of a wonderful stay at Foresthouse
Many guests comments are...rather change their dates for when we can
accommodate them rather than find alternate accommodation./the pictures do not
describe the beauty and tranquility of foresthouse
if we cant stay at foresthouse ...we'd rather stay home !!
Further information
- 45 kilometres from Durban international airport, safe easy toll road to
Zimbali
- Ballito, a vibrant holiday town adjacent to Zimbali has a new state of
the art private hospital (24 hours emergency) as well as medical
practitioners and pharmacies
- Gateway, the largest single phase centre of its kind in the southern
hemisphere offers world class shopping
- Within two hours one can be at two world heritage sites, the greater st
lucia Wetland Park, Umfolozi
- Several game parks consisting of the big five - further info on request
for other attractions or see brochures at Foresthouse for your attention
- We can assist you with any further bookings info etc.
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