Some nice pictures Mardon which certainly makes it look very inviting. I started a hotel review on HT for the Widernest as it has often been mentioned in the past but getting information not always easy. We were disappointed to the extent that we booked out early.
My review gives it 4 stars which is misleading because in areas that make the difference it isn't judged. Price is one, and at R7000 per night it represents poor value. I have recently visited Kerala and similar places are much cheaper.
We were of course affected by poor weather during our stay which din't help matters.
Incidentaly, as for getting away from it all at the busier resorts, try walking over Baga Hill from around the Saturday Night Market area, there's a path which will take you all the way to Anjuna beach and you probably won't meet a soul. It's brilliant !