Hoekwil, Garden Route
The beautiful Hoekwil accommodation is ideal for visitors travelling in South Africa, that want to get the most out of the Garden Route, its beaches, and its animal sanctuaries. Just 10km inland from Wilderness lies the little village of Hoekwil. What used to be an undiscovered farming community lies in a crook of the Touws River and is described by those who live there as a 'piece of paradise'.
Hoekwil's residents, though, are a little loathe to make too much of a song and dance about their little town, or it will become inundated with others after an alternative, country lifestyle. But they are only too happy to encourage you to visit.
The town, which sits perched above the coastline with beautiful views of sea, lake and mountains consists of little more than a church, a post office, a primary school, a couple of shops and a very large tree, known as the 'Big Tree' – a yellowwood tree thought to be as old as 850 years.
You will find the tree on a clearly marked hike, known as the Woodville Hiking trail, that takes one into a nearby forest, a circular trail that is only 2km in its entirety and passes a number of labelled trees for everyone's edification.
Hoekwill has its own tourist route too. Known as the Hoekwil Hoopla Arts Route it is a 30km circular route that starts in Wilderness, travels up the Serpentine mountain pass through the village of Hoekwil and the farming communities at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains, and then back down through the lakes district. En route are a series of tea gardens, restaurants, artist's galleries and accommodation venues.
And if you've done the whole tourist thing there is always Wilderness beach or Victoria Bay to which to escape. Personally, I'd rather languish somewhere in Hoekwil, where no-one knows you or cares that you prefer simply to read the weekend away.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Ouma's Farmhouse
Ouma's Farmhouse is an eight sleeper holiday house found in rural area of Hoekwil. The house sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms. The main bedro...

Shangri-La Manor
Shangri-La Manor offers a peaceful getaway in a serene setting in Hoekwil. This is the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route and all ...

Froggy Pond
Froggy Pond Country Farmstay is a well-appointed self-catering Holiday Home situated on a private farm in Rondevlei Heights near Hoekwil, Wildern...

Oakhurst Farm Cottages
Sitting high above the Wilderness Lakes in rural Hoekwil, Oakhurst Farm clean country air, and a selection of rustic-luxury self catering accommo...

Wayside Inn
Set in the heart of Woodville farmlands and a short drive from the Wilderness beaches, The Wayside Inn offers accommodation for seven guests in H...

Camphor Tree Cottage
Welcome to Camphor Tree Cottage, a renovated farm house which offers self catering accommodation to a maximum of five guests. The cottage has exq...

Outeniqua Cottage
Outeniqua Cottage is a very quiet secluded two bedroom cottage in Hoekwil near Wilderness. From the large wooden deck one has an amazing view ove...

Hildesheim Guest House
Situated in Hoekwil, close to Wilderness with breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains and Forest, Hildesheim Guest House offers luxury acco...

Libertas Guest Farm
Libertas Guest Farm offers self-catering accommodation on a working dairy farm in the idyllic lakes area in the heart of the Garden Route. This i...

Wayside Lodge
Set at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, Wayside Lodge is a holiday cottage offering comfortable accommodation in Hoekwil. The cottage is surr...

Garden Route Manor House
Garden Route Manor House is a beautiful, French inspired home offering accommodation in Hoekwil on the Garden Route. The house can accommodate 10...
Things to do in the area

Black Horse Trails
Black Horse Trails can be found at the base of the Outeniqua mountain range in Wilderness. Named after the pitch black Friesian horses offered as...

Woodville Picnic Site
The Woodville picnic site looks like a living fairyland, with its lush green grassed areas and picnic spots under the trees. A cool stream offers...

Woodville Forest Walk
Woodville Forest Walk is a circular route that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It is an easy walk and suitable for the whole family. The main ...

Kingfisher Trails
Start: Wilderness National Park near the Touws River bridgeDuration: varying between 3.8 km and 10 kmFitness: easy and pefect for children or eld...

Bergplaas MTB Route
Where: Bergplaas State Forest, 26 km from George (get there along the 7 Passes RoadLevel: easy to difficult (there are steep climbs)Type of route...

Hoekwil Country Cafe
A delightful little coffee shop tucked away on the top of the hill called Hoekwil, near Wilderness, Hoekwil Country Cafe is a locally hidden ge...

Palms Garden Square
What was once a tranquil retreat has now been transformed into a charming shopping centre with a range of unique and exciting finds. This square ...

Garden Route Horse Trails
The Garden Route remains one of South Africa’s most beautiful attractions; and for good reason. It is alive with magnificent fauna and flora, ass...
Noteworthy attractions

The Links at Fancourt
Gary Player, who has been a part of the design team since the original courses at Fancourt, came on board to add the Links in 2000 and has gone o...

Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt
The course is typical parklands and one of three Gary Player designed courses offered at Fancourt. Montagu is highly acclaimed and has in recent ...

Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt
Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs intr...

George Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club...

Goose Valley Golf Club
Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note on...

Knysna Golf Club
The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is s...

Mossel Bay Golf Club
The 18-hole links course has recently been remodeled and upgraded and is getting rave reviews. The golf club is situated above a peninsula that j...

Oubaai Golf Club
Situated only 8 kilometres from George, in the design of the Oubaai 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range, Ernie Els and his team ha...

Pezula Golf Course
Situated in the very heart of the Garden Route, on sweeping coastal cliffs, east of the charming town of Knysna, Pezula encompasses a world-class...
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