Wilderness · Garden Route
Your quiet escape on the Garden Route.
A relaxed guest house a short stroll from the beach and lagoon. Sunny en-suite rooms, a proper breakfast, and the kind of slow mornings you came on holiday for.
A relaxed guest house a short stroll from the beach and lagoon. Sunny en-suite rooms, a proper breakfast, and the kind of slow mornings you came on holiday for.
Milkwood Guest House sits on a quiet street between the forest and the sea, a few minutes' walk from Wilderness beach and the lagoon. Whether you're breaking up a Garden Route road trip or settling in for a week, you get a comfortable bed, a generous breakfast, secure parking and hosts who know exactly where to send you for the best coffee, hike and sundowner.
Six en-suite and self-catering options, all with crisp linen, good Wi-Fi and a spot to sit with your coffee. Rates are per night and include breakfast unless noted.
A bright, restful double opening onto the garden, with a queen bed, a reading nook and a walk-in shower.
Our best view. A spacious suite with a king bed and a private balcony looking out over the lagoon to the sea.
A double plus two singles, room to spread out, and everything a family needs for an easy Garden Route base.
A self-contained cottage with a full kitchen and a private deck for the braai. Ideal for longer, slower stays.
Fibre throughout, strong enough to stream or work from your room.
A proper cooked breakfast and fresh coffee included with every room.
Off-street parking behind the gate, with space for trailers and bikes.
Five minutes on foot to Wilderness beach, lagoon and the village cafés.
A peek at the pool deck, the breakfast table, the communal spaces and the corner of the Garden Route we call home.
We're 20 minutes from George Airport and right in the middle of the best of the Garden Route. Within easy reach:
"The sea-view suite was worth every cent, woke up to the lagoon every morning. Marina's breakfasts set us up for the whole day."
Annelize du ToitPretoria"Spotless, quiet and so welcoming. The hosts gave us a hand-drawn map of their favourite forest walks. We'll be back."
James & SarahUnited Kingdom"Stayed in the cottage with the family. Great braai deck, walking distance to the beach, and the kids loved the pool."
Thabo NkosiJohannesburg
We left the city for Wilderness in 2012 and opened Milkwood a couple of years later. It started with two rooms and a lot of coffee, and grew into the little guest house it is today.
We live on the property, so there's always someone to point you to a hidden beach or book your whale-watching trip. We treat every guest like a friend coming to stay, because most of them leave as one.
Marina & Pieter
Ask Marina a questionTell us your dates and we'll check availability and hold your room. No deposit needed to enquire.
Check AvailabilityCheck-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Arriving on an early flight or a late one? Let us know and we'll do our best to store your bags or arrange an early check-in.
Yes, a full cooked breakfast and fresh coffee are included with all the B&B rooms. The self-catering cottage has a full kitchen, and you're welcome to add breakfast for a small extra charge.
The quickest way is to send your dates on WhatsApp or fill in the enquiry form on this page. We'll confirm availability and hold the room while you decide. A deposit secures the booking.
Yes, there's free off-street parking behind a gate, with room for trailers, bikes and the odd boat. Just let us know if you're towing.
Children are very welcome, and the family room and cottage suit them best. We're not able to take pets in the rooms, but we're happy to recommend trusted kennels nearby.
We're about 20 minutes from George Airport and a five-minute walk from Wilderness beach and the lagoon. Knysna is roughly 40 minutes east along the N2.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival, with the deposit refunded in full. Inside 7 days the deposit is held against the booking. We'll always try to be flexible if plans change.
| Check-in | From 14:00 |
| Check-out | By 10:00 |
| Reception | 08:00 to 20:00 daily |