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On arriving at Olive Grove Guest Farm you will be surprised at the beauty that exists in this arid and dreary environment. This is a true oasis. The vast mountain vistas, olive orchards and Karoo countryside will impress on your heart that this is a land of enchantment.

Olive Grove Guest Farm is close enough off the N1 (only 10 minutes drive, 15km) and far enough so that your stay won't be affected by the continuous drone of vehicles on the N1. This is a working olive, sheep and game farm, where you are welcome to roam freely on 7000 ha by walking, driving or mountain biking the various roads and paths.

You have the choice of self-catering or meals by appointment in our restaurant. We are TGCSA graded with 4 stars for Self-Catering and Country House. In the AA Accommodation Awards we were Highly Commended in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 competition. This is a reflection of the hospitality, cleanliness, safety, charisma, beauty and good value that our guests keep coming back for.

Remember if you look for nothing, you will find nothing, this "desert" supports over 200 recorded bird species, various species of large and small game. Fossils (+/- 250 million years old) and starry skies will keep the enquiring mind racing.

Accommodation

There is a choice of self-catering accommodation in our Stylish Chalets or bed and breakfast accommodation in our Luxury Suites.

Chalets:
The 7 chalets are beautiful with extra touches that make all the difference. Each Chalet has two bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. One room has a double bed and the second room has two single beds. A sleeper-couch in the lounge accommodates the 5th and 6th person (suitable for young children). Each chalet has one bathroom (with a bath / shower), a kitchen and a lounge. The chalets offer braai facilities.

Suites:
The 5 luxury suites offer queen-size beds and an extra single bed (each sleeps up to 3 persons) and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Each has air-conditioning, tea / coffee facilities and DSTV. The suites sleeps up to 3 persons each. The suites are not equipped for self catering and are rented out on a bed and breakfast basis only.

Facilities:
Swimming pool with swimming towels
DSTV decoder in each unit
Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk
Bar fridges
Freezing facilities
Complimentary soap, shampoo, showergel, hand cream and tissues
Insect repellants
Linen and towels supplied
Heaters and hot blanket for warmth in the winter
Air-conditioning for relief in the summer months

Activities

If you demand more than just relaxation, the Porcupine trail complete with bird hide offers Karoo scenery, vegetation and flora. There are 19 points of interest recorded in a booklet for an informative and enjoyable walk. The birdlife is prolific in this area, a bird list is available. The farm is littered with fossils millions of years old, guests have found and identified numerous pieces - enjoy the fossil trail at the Karoo National Park.

• Game drives can be arranged on our farm or other private reserves.
• Stargazing can be arranged with Astro Tours SA - starry nights at their best in the Karoo.
• Meiringspoort and Swartberg Pass - day trips with a picnic basket.
• Horseriding ... otherwise just relax and switch to tortoise mode.

Olive Grove Guest Farm, Beaufort West, Western Cape

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