This place is different.
Don't be put off by the fact that it's a little off the beaten track because it is more than worth the effort. In fact, I think that this is one of the reasons (Though certainly not the main reason) that the whole experience is so amazing - everyone at Hopewell, guests and staff, wants to be there.
The main reason for a lovely holiday at a really lovely, quiet, beautiful and well equipped lodge becoming something exceptional is the hospitality and warmth fostered by the hosts Lynley and Mike. The glowing atmosphere is absolutely contagious right from the welcome, with guests and staff interacting with each other like family at a long overdue reunion in all of the plentiful common areas, well into the night. There are plenty of great options for outdoor activities provided for a modest fee and you will almost always find someone else willing to accompany you if you wish or ask (We were there when it was fairly busy). The same goes for conversation at dinner or around the fire on the terrace in the evenings.
Of course, you can always choose to have a lovely, quiet experience away from all that if you so desired because that is perfectly possible at Hopewell too. But you might find yourself drawn into it anyway by the resonating warmth of your hosts amd the staff - This certainly happened to me.
I wish I had realised when I booked and stayed a little longer than 3 nights because it was very hard to leave.
Thanks again Lynley and Mike. See you soon!
PS I can't recommend swimming in the sound at sunrise highly enough! Don't worry, the spa is a stone's throw from the jetty anyway.