Hog Hollow Country Lodge lies in its own private nature reserve with breathtaking views over the indigenous forest valleys to the Tsitsikamma Mountains, and yet only 18km from Plettenberg Bay. This is essentially a rural retreat for lovers of outstanding cuisine, warm hospitality and panoramic views. The cuisine is lavish and imaginative: sumptuous breakfasts are served alfresco on the deck, whilst dinners are convivial affairs around a communal candle-lit table. There's a variety of rooms each decorated in African style, with handcrafted furniture, king size bed, fireplace, music system, coffee/tea facilities, private wooden deck and full bathroom with bath and shower. (There are no TVs or telephones to disturb the peace.) Some are loft suites with a sitting room downstairs and bedroom and bathroom upstairs, some are all on one level. Two new suites are beautifully decorated, but do not have the views over the valley of the original rooms. Relax at the secluded pool deck with its sauna, and honesty fridges, overlooking the Matjies River gorge, or take an energetic walk to a primate sanctuary nearby.

Children are best accommodated in one of three loft suites which have a downstairs sitting room (which can accommodate two smaller children on the built-in seating which are converted into beds in the early evening). Otherwise they can also place an extra bed in their other rooms. The children's rate includes a special children's dinner at 6 or 6.30pm as they only recommend older children of nine and upwards joining the evening dinner as it is fairly long. (There would be a supplement if older children attend the main dinner). Hog Hollow offers little extra touches for children such as African story books and a bedtime CD as well as milk and gingerbread men delivered in the early evening. Babysitters are also available on request. Please note that parents with very young children should exercise caution as they have fenced decks which are not child-proof and also there are unfenced dams on the property. There are also no television in the rooms.