Scallop Guest Lodge

The main area has an airy, open-plan design, with high ceilings over white wooden trusses giving a sense of light and space to the lounge and dining room. Glass doors open completely to the shaded terrace and small pool. A surprise is the patio, with a second large dining table and two hanging chairs. The gardens are indigenous and the decor is comfortable and modern, with earthy colours and natural materials combined with vibrant ocean-inspired fabrics and artworks.

Five guest rooms with full en-suite bathrooms can be booked on a per-room basis or as a whole self-catering house. Each has its own unique style, and all feature subtle earthy tones with sleek modern finishes. The suites are equipped with underfloor heating, safes, wi-fi access, heated towel rails, beach towels and beach bags, luxurious linen and coffee and tea facilities. Three of the rooms have natural outside showers and others have private patios overlooking the gardens or swimming pool.

Scallop Lodge is ideally situated to explore Plettenberg Bay's lovely beaches and lagoons, nature reserves and forests, with an exciting range of adventure activities available nearby. Sporting enthusiasts can take their pick from a number of golf courses, water-based activities such as surfing, kayaking, and whale- and dolphin-spotting cruises. There's a good selection of restaurants and bars, plus excellent shopping at local country markets. Need a massage? Spa treatments are available at Periwinkle Lodge, a short walk away.