High Hopes Retreats and Guest House

This beautiful Guest House and Retreat Centre is set in the picturesque mountain village of Greyton. Read about our latest most popular "Mini-Camino" pilgrimage retreat on offer below...

Apart from its signature individualised retreat programmes, High Hopes offers on-site therapies:
Anyone can book massage, reiki, kinesiology, ozone treatments, rife and infra-red therapy, counselling and reflexology.
This special guest house boasts five spacious garden rooms, all with private entrances, in large woodland gardens, with plunge pool. There is a self-cater unit and four guest house very spacious rooms, all with satellite tv. There are three therapy rooms, a steam room and ozone treatment room.

Breakfasts are healthy, and generous, and are raved about in various publications. They comprise mostly organic, fresh, plant-and-superfood-based ingredients, offer daily menu changes, and are served by the owners.

High Hopes is the closest B and B to all hiking and cycling trails and to Greyton Nature Reserve. Restaurants, galleries, and tennis courts are all within easy walking distance.

A peaceful retreat venue and guest house in the heart of the Western Cape's Overberg region, the oasis of High Hopes is only an hour and a half from Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport.

High Hopes offers anything from one night stays with breakfast only, to fully catered personalised Wellness retreats.
Our retreats include Detox, Weight Loss, Stress Release Release, Couples Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Walking Retreats, Grief Process Retreats, Vegan Cooking Retreats, De-Stress and Mindfulness Retreats, Re-Boot Retreats, Adrenal and Burnout Repair Retreats, Juice Fasting Retreats and Spiritual Reconnection Retreats.

Most popular is the latest MINI CAMINO - a spiritual pilgramage consisting of a three or five day guided walk through the mountains, to our sister retreat in the neighbouring village of McGregor. Choose from the three day or the full five day return journey - Walking Back to Yourself, an incredible facilitated experience to reconnect with yourself and your spiritual purpose. This highly sought after new "Mini Camino" offers a rare opportunity to be safely guided on a spectacular three or five day journey on an ancient picturesque mountain trail. As you trail through nature you will be guided into the heart of a question, a quest for self, and on a spiritual quest.
We look after you and guide you on a journey of discovery and re-connection. Book your three or five day journey to self, through an ancient mountain trail, between two retreat centres. Next availability is from the 1st of September 2018.
All are welcome and catered for.

booking enquiry no obligation!

Reviews

"The breakfast was personalized to suit our needs. Full of flavour."

24 May 2021

"peaceful place to relax and unwind, friendly staff and available at all times to be of assistance. Warm, Cozy room with ample space for us to enjoy."
"Relaxation. Calming, soothing for the soul"

18 November 2018

"Very nice. Only was the one step for wheelchair. The rest was very nice. Thank you"
"Wonderful hostesses and great peaceful energy"

29 March 2017

"Lovely breakfasts and comfortable rooms in a quiet place in Greyton which is a beautiful village to visit"
"Quietude"

22 November 2016

"The location of this accommodation is absolutely perfect. The property, gardens and other hidden corners translate into a stay of peacefulness & restorative calm. The incredible breakfast & total service cannot be praised enough. A must stay for either local or overseas travellers."
"Hopes delivered"

19 September 2016

"A high quality, comfortable, clean and most friendly place to stay."
"Fantastic Mid Week Retreat"

17 January 2016

"Stayed at High Hopes for a mid week retreat. Excellent relaxed atmosphere with all the home from home facilities. Close to the shops and restaurants<span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"> </span>in town. Hearty breakfast each morning to set us up for the day. Highly recommended."
"Restful break"

11 December 2015

"We had a restful break at this little oasis village. High Hopes was a great place to stay- had everything we needed and our host was so helpful and welcoming. I would have loved a treatment which unfortunately wasn't available the weekend we were there."
"Great weekend"

16 June 2015

"Super weekend and fantastic place."
"Highly recommended"

19 March 2015

"We stayed for four nights in March and were in the 'Lily room'. We found the room to be very comfortable and had plenty of space. The view from the bay window directly looks out over the stunning garden. The only slight criticism is that there is no shower in this room (just a hand held tap attachment shower over the bath). Not too much of a problem but one to be aware of. Breakfasts were excellent and varied each day. All the staff at High Hopes are very helpful and there was a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere which made us feel welcome from the start. Greyton is a lovely little village with a quirky feel to it. It may seem a little sleepy at first glance, but once settled you will find that there is plenty to do - restaurants, cafes, market, art galleries etc. Local people are very friendly and it was safe to walk around at night without worry (about 15/20 mins walk to restaurants)."
"Lovely and restful"

02 March 2015

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at high hopes, despite it being a short visit. Sharon was a great host and really made us feel at home. We enjoyed the pool, garden and the delicious breakfast. We looking forward to visiting again!"
"Peaceful"

23 September 2014

"If you want the perfect, peaceful break in a gorgeous setting, then High Hopes is all that and more. Excellent breakfast, gorgeous gardens and beyond comfortable rooms. Can't wait to go back."
"Outstanding weekend getaway"

30 June 2014

"Lovely place to stay! Beautiful, warm and cosy!"
"A wonderful stay in Greyton!"

22 April 2014

"We had an amazing time in Greyton and our stay at High Hopes Guest House contributed to our memorable holiday! The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was amazing! We will be sure to go back!"
"Peace and tranquillity!"

07 January 2014

"We LOVED High Hopes! It is a haven of peace, love and tranquillity. Thank you Sharon and Angie for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise with us. We were renewed and rejuvenated after our 3-night stay with you. Can't wait to come back!"
"Goed"

12 September 2013

"Was vir naweek in Greyton om deel te neem aan 'n mtb race."
"Not good"

18 July 2012

"We had an ant infestation in our room to the degree that we had to throw out all our food - they got in everywhere. Housekeeping didn't pick this up either, although the ants were all over the kettle/coffee station in the corner of the room and ants all over the dresser - which shows that they don't clean. In Winter, one thin blanket over the duvet is not enough to stay warm. You might want to place thicker blankets and more than one in the cupboard. We found it rather amazing that in the two days and 2 nights we stayed over, our bed wasn't made up even once during that weekend. If we were told up front that we had to make our own bed, we would have done so in the morning before going out for the day. It isn't nice coming back to a room that isn't made up. Breakfast was lovely. We loved the variation of food and the fruit yoghurt smoothie on Sunday was amazing."
"Relaxing"

20 February 2012

"It was very relaxing. The bed was a bit uncomfortable, but the wonderful breakfast made up for it."
"High Hopes"

20 June 2011

"The cottage was very nice and comfortable. We loved the divine, warm duvets."
"Perfect"

20 June 2011

"The Violet Suite was perfect for our Greyton getaway. Our hosts were quietly efficient and prepared a wonderful breakfast that replenished our reserves after having completed the MTB and trail run."