2 Best Hotels in Hogsback, The Eastern Cape

This lovely old guesthouse is nestled amid 7 acres of beautifully well-kept gardens with expansive views across the treetops to the dramatic mountain peaks, and with easy access to all of Hogsback's outdoor pursuits. Nutwoods Park offers a small handful of accommodations options ranging from secluded, cozy self-catering cottages with braai (barbecue) facilities to luxury suites, all of which have log fireplaces. The suites have kitchenette facilities. The intimate dining room has high ceilings and exposed beams and rafters that complement the thatch roof. The food is as interesting, eclectic, and well presented as the guesthouse itself. Many of the ingredients are sourced from Nutwoods Park's own organic garden. Be sure to book a stay here well in advance.

This property boasts some of the best views in Hogsback, as well as 15 acres of handsome gardens (in which there's also one of South Africa's best labyrinths), a range of self-catering cottages that are perfect for families or groups—some are perched right on the cliff's edge and perfect for romance-seeking couples—and 10 simple but comfortable en-suite rooms with whitewashed walls. These rooms have showers but no baths, whereas some of the cottages have both. If you're planning to be in Hogsback for more than a night or two, then definitely take one of the cottages, each of which has its own distinctive theme, including some in the traditional rondavel style; some cottages have two or three bedrooms. All of the cottages have log fireplaces and private decks in a pretty setting. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, light lunches, and an à la carte dinner; there's also a Saturday morning market where you can stock up on artisanal goodies.