Wild Olive Guest Farm – Self-catering Accommodation near Stilbaai

Nestled along the Goukou River near Stilbaai, Wild Olive Guest Farm offers peaceful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Hessequa region. The farm is ideal for couples, families, or friends looking for a quiet getaway surrounded by nature.

Children have plenty of space to roam in the open gardens, while the river offers swimming, kayaking, or relaxing at the private jetty. The farm is home to horses, ducks, chickens, and a friendly cat – perfect for animal lovers.

Birdwatchers can spot over 250 species in the area. With stunning views and a serene atmosphere, Wild Olive Guest Farm is the perfect place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature near Stilbaai.

Organic Vegetable Garden and Shop

The organic garden at Wild Olive Guest Farm near Stilbaai follows a sustainable permaculture approach. It produces a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruit, including spinach, tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, beetroot, figs, peaches, lemons, and strawberries. Free-range chickens provide daily organic eggs.

Guests can visit the farm’s honesty shop, located in a converted stable. The shop stocks home-grown produce, preserves, and baked goods. Options include granola, chilli sauce, olives, lemon-based products, health rusks, jams, marmalade, and farm bread (by order).

Handmade soaps and local items such as free-range chicken and honey from nearby beekeepers are also available. This small farm shop adds a charming, wholesome touch to the guest farm experience in the Western Cape.

Apple Tree Cottage (Sleeps 4–6)

Apple Tree Cottage is a rustic, two-bedroom house on Wild Olive Guest Farm near Stilbaai. This cosy self-catering cottage is ideal for families or groups of up to six guests. It has one double bed, two single beds, and a loft area where two children can sleep comfortably.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area includes an indoor fireplace for chilly evenings. The bathroom is complemented by a hot outdoor shower – perfect after a day outdoors. A covered veranda with seating overlooks the olive grove and the tranquil Goukou River.

Next to the veranda is a private outdoor braai area, ideal for relaxed farm-style meals. Surrounded by nature, Apple Tree Cottage offers peaceful farm accommodation in the Western Cape, with plenty of space to unwind and enjoy the scenery.

Sunbird and Hoopoe Chalets (Sleep 2–4)

Located along the Goukou River, the Sunbird and Hoopoe Chalets offer peaceful self-catering accommodation on Wild Olive Guest Farm, near Stilbaai. These two identical wooden chalets sleep up to four guests and are perfect for couples or small families.

Each chalet includes a double bed, bunk beds, a bathroom with a bath, and an open-plan living area. The kitchen nook is equipped for basic self-catering needs, and an indoor fireplace provides comfort during colder months.

Guests can relax on the covered deck, which overlooks the river and surrounding olive grove. Each unit also has its own private outdoor braai area – ideal for sunset meals and starry nights.

With birdlife all around and open farm spaces to explore, the chalets offer a quiet escape in the Hessequa region. It’s a great base for enjoying nature and the peaceful pace of the Western Cape countryside.

Facilities and Activities on the Farm

• Well-equipped kitchen areas with fridge, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, etc.
• Linen and other bedding
• Towels
• Outdoor braai place
• Wood provided
• Organic Garden and Shop
• Jetty
• Skiing and canoeing
• Hiking
• Bird Watching

Wild Olive Guest Farm – Selfsorgverblyf naby Stilbaai

Wild Olive Guest Farm bied rustige selfsorgverblyf aan langs die Goukourivier, net buite Stilbaai in die Hessequa-distrik. Dit is ideaal vir gesinne, paartjies of vriende wat ’n stil wegbreekplek in die natuur soek.

Kinders kan veilig speel in die oop tuine, terwyl volwassenes die rivier geniet – swem, roei of ontspan op die privaat jetty. Die plaas het perde, eende, hoenders en ’n kat, wat die plaaservaring vol lewe maak.

Voëlkykers kan meer as 250 spesies waarneem. Met asemrowende uitsigte en ’n kalm atmosfeer, is Wild Olive Guest Farm ’n perfekte plek om te rus, te herstel en weer in voeling te kom met die Wes-Kaapse platteland.

Organiese Groentetuin en Plaaswinkeltjie

Wild Olive Guest Farm het ’n organiese groentetuin wat werk volgens permakultuur-beginsels. Seisoenale vrugte en groente soos spinasie, tamaties, wortels, beet, suurlemoene, vye en aarbeie word plaasvars geoes. Die vrylopende hoenders voorsien vars organiese eiers.

Die plaaswinkeltjie, geleë in ’n ou omgeboude stal, werk op ’n eerlikheidstelsel. Gaste kan plaasprodukte, gebak en ingelegde produkte koop soos granola, olywe, gesonde beskuit, suurlemoenprodukte, konfyt, marmelade en tuisgemaakte seep. Vars plaasbrood kan vooraf bestel word.

Die winkel bied ook plaaslik verkrygde heuning en vrylopende hoenders aan. Hierdie kleinskaalse winkel dra by tot ’n egte plaasbelewenis naby Stilbaai – vars, plaaslik en vol karakter.

Apple Tree Cottage (Slaap 4–6)

Die Apple Tree Cottage bied ’n knus, selfsorg-verblyf met ’n ouwêreldse atmosfeer. Hierdie twee-slaapkamer huisie is geskik vir gesinne of ’n klein groepie gaste, en het ’n dubbelbed, twee enkelbeddens en ’n oop loft-area vir twee kinders.

Die oopplan-kombuis en leefarea is goed toegerus vir ’n gemaklike blyplek. ’n Binnekaggel sorg vir warmte op koel nagte. Daar is ’n badkamer binne, asook ’n warm buitestort. Die stoep is onderdak en bied ’n pragtige uitsig oor die olyfboord en die Goukou-rivier.

’n Buitebraaiplek langs die stoep maak dit ’n ideale plek vir rustige aandetes in ’n stil omgewing.

Sunbird en Hoopoe Chalets (Slaap 2–4)

Die Sunbird en Hoopoe Chalets bied ’n stil en genotvolle selfsorg-ervaring. Hierdie twee eenderse houtchalets akkommodeer vier gaste en is ideaal vir paartjies of klein gesinne.

Elke chalet beskik oor ’n dubbelbed, bunkbeddens, ’n badkamer met ’n bad, en ’n oopplan-leefarea. Die kombuishoekie is toegerus vir eenvoudige selfsorg. ’n Binnekaggel hou die plekkie warm op koue dae.

Die onderdak dek bied ’n rustige plek om te sit en die uitsig oor die rivier en olyfboord te geniet. Elke eenheid het ook ’n eie buitebraaiplek vir ’n rustige aandete.

Fasiliteite en Aktiwiteite op die Plaas

• Goed toegruste kombuisareas met yskas, stoof, mikrogolf, ketel,broodrooster, en so meer.
• Linne en ander beddegoed
• Handdoeke
• Buitebraaiplek
• Hout voorsien
• Organiese tuin en Winkel
• Vasmeerplek/pier (jetty)
• Waterski en kanoevaart
• Stap
• Voëlkyk

Wild Olive Guest Farm

Karen Harding