Wayside Inn

Budget Getaways Review

Hosting guests is nothing new at the Wayside Inn; in fact back in the late 1800’s this popular refuge saw many a weary traveller dismount, hang up the leathers and tuck into a hearty meal washed down by copious volumes of ale - or so we presume given the grueling trip through kloofs and forests between George and Knysna.

Today, thanks to the N2, it's a little easier getting to Woodville, though it's still a sleepy farming hollow, where you can hike, bike or just laze around.

The 'Inn' overlooks a gorgeous expanse of lawn and lush garden and mountains cutting the skyline.

Sleeping a total seven guests, it's been lovingly restored with contemporary touches and light tones that offset the thick timber beams, thick walls and antique furnishings. It all adds up to a happy balance of the past and present.

To rest them weary bones, you’ve got three sumptuous ensuite bedrooms, with the main bedroom scooping first prize: spacious, tucked into the loft, open-plan with Victorian bath with view over the hills.

Downstairs, there are two double bedrooms, one with an extra single bed.

The kitchen is a typical old farmhouse number with fireplace, decked with gas stove, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.

The living area comes with Flatscreen, another fireplace and comfy couches (and some free wi-fi).

Double doors lead out from here, there and everywhere to the wraparound covered veranda. Summer living at its best.

Some of the best single track mountain bike routes at nearby Garden Route Trail Park and neighbouring Oakhurst Farm, forest trails, farm and mountain walks, beach time and restaurants in and around Wilderness (15-minute drive), a coffee shop or two in Hoekwil, this is all on tap.

With all-round appeal like this, all you can now hope for is that there's room at the Inn.