A Farm Stay in pleasant view Eastern Cape Tucked into the foothills of the Amatola Mountains, just 20 minutes from the village of Hogsback, this farm stay is where misty forests meet working farmland. Wake up to mountain views and sounds of cattle . The rooms are rustic but comfortable, verandas to watch the clouds roll over the peaks, and views straight out over the dam, grazing sheep, and indigenous forest. You get the quiet of farm life with Hogsback’s waterfalls and hiking trails right on your doorstep. *What you can do here:* - *Farm life*: Feed the animals and join in seasonal activities like fruit picking or bread baking - *Nature*: Walk forest paths, visit nearby waterfalls, and stargaze with zero light pollution - *Slow down*: Braai on the deck, read by the fire, or take a picnic to a mountain stream It’s family-friendly, pet-friendly on request, and perfect if you want a break from city noise. Meals can be self-catered in the kitchens, or we can arrange a farm table dinner with produce grown right here. Come for the mountain air, stay for the peace. It’s Hogsback mag

Young couple ready to host you at anytime, grow up in the area , can tell you the history of the land

*Lower Hopefield, near Alice / Dikeni, Eastern Cape* Lower Hopefield is a quiet rural village just outside Alice in the Amathole District. It sits in rolling hills with grasslands, scattered homesteads, and maize fields that turn green in summer. The Tyhume River runs nearby, so the area stays lush and the air has that fresh, earthy smell after rain. *What it’s like:* - *Community*: It’s a close-knit village. Life moves at a slower pace, centered around family, livestock, and the local school and church. You’ll see cattle grazing and people walking between homes on dirt roads. - *Setting*: Surrounded by hills with views back toward Alice town and the University of Fort Hare. Mornings are often misty, and evenings are very quiet with big skies and stars. - *Access*: About 5-10 minutes drive from the center of Alice. The R67 connects you to King William’s Town and East London, so you get rural peace but town amenities are close. - *Vibe*: It’s known for its agricultural feel. Many families keep gardens, grow vegetables, and keep livestock. It’s a place where neighbors know each other. Lower Hopefield is the kind of place you go to for peace, community, and a real taste of rural