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Olive Garden Country lodge ****

Olive Garden Country Lodge Boutique Olive Estate Almost invisibly hidden in a dramatic sea of fynbos, is a destination for

Description

A place in the mountains where the living is good... At  Olive Garden you can indulge in the Italian art of 'far-niente' or 'doing nothing'.But this is not all. Enjoy the outdoor romantic hot hydro-jet jacuzzi in the garden, the sparkling pool and the lazy hammock.There are other activities too, such as exploring the mountain trails and discovering the Robertson wine estates. They're all right on our doorstep, as well as the romantic boat cruise on the Breede River.Olive Garden Country Lodge offers 8 luxury rooms, set among evergreen olive trees in the foothills of the Kranskop Mountains. Luxury Bohemian Afro-chic in style, with veranda’s that overlook the Klaasvoogds Valley and surrounding mountains, the cottages are designed to relax the body and replenish the soul.

Olive Garden is also a place where one enjoys 'lekker' wholesome food prepared by Belgian chef and sommelier, Fernand Van Wassenhove.

Clients' comfort and relaxation are of the utmost top priority, it should come as no surprise that each room is furnished with queen or king size bed, mini-bar, and en-suite bathroom (large bath & separate shower).  These are just a few of the standard that are bringing a warm ambiance in this secret valley.

 Rooms;Olive Garden Country Lodge  has eight bedrooms divided into four  room types Pool lodge; Garden lodge; FamilyLodge  and  Superior  suites.Despite stylistic variations, the four accommodation types share common threads reflected by the continuity of aspects nature-  rock and earth design. Each type of accommodation is perched in the Garden surround by olive trees divided in each Two rooms per lodge with own balcony and private entrance reflects the appreciation of space and a variation expression off Art  and nature meander  to create the ultimate experience.

Pool lodge rooms Frantoio & Mision:The Pool lodge demonstrate a further step along a marriage between nature-rocks and special design .En-suite bath room with separate shower. Art fire places -Rooms open  onto private balcony each with private entrance to enlarge intimacy and privacy all with earth colour bohemian afro chic design, These two luxurious rooms spill out to overlook the sparkling pool with breathtaking views off the enveloped valley

Superior Peranzana & Dolge del Agagio  suites 45 sq meter:The Suites comprise two  state of the art fully equipped suites, one honeymoon, with reclining lounge area, and spacious bathroom –comprise Jacuzzi bath for 2-stream-jet shower. The interior design reflect a modern-African style - earth- and bright -colour combination, the suites are equipped with flat screen-Art  fire places and all the luxury that is needed to fulfil the needs of the client .

Garden lodge rooms Kalamata & Manzanila;The Garden rooms standard reflect space between nature-rocks and special design . French doors open onto private balcony, each room have a private entrance to enlarge privacy .These two standard rooms spill out to overlook the Zen gardens with breathtaking views off the enveloped  valley

Family lodge Noccelara del Belice; 2 bed -2 bath-roomed lodge with his own outdoor dine and entertainment aria.Large lounge aria with fire place this lodge reflects space with luxury and nature elements, own entrance the private garden and parking gives the lodge the most home feeling. This lodge is the home for families and good friends.

  

DINING
The restaurant offers superior quality food a 3 & 4 courses set menu or Gourmet walking 7 course dinner pairing wine /wine & dine. The chef owner will let you experience the world of magic palates and tastes. Wine is carefully chosen from wine estates with the best quality to offer on the region and surroundingWeekend Retreats
The place is
well situated for small exclusive Brainstorm- meetings and workshops. Please enquire about our packages. We also offer an outdoor covered Lapa ideal for private parties including, birthdays, corporate parties and outdoor workshops. We cater for all small exclusive events.

Attractions

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Olive Oil Tasting Experience


As an Award Winning Olive Estate we give, tasting with four different oils from four different countries-a visit to the olive orchard followed with an educational program about olives. Suggestions about cooking with olive oil.Activities at the Olive GardenThe Olive Garden 117 Ha Estate  has his own private walking trail  (45 minutes )up to the Kranskop ,where Klaasvoogd West meet Klaasvoogd East a heavenly  feeling  that  takes you back to earth and experience all the beauty of mother nature. The various state of the Art swings and hammock in nature are the perfect break for your latest novel.Take a  walk true the premise Relax in the romantic outdoor Jacuzzi with a glass of your favourite winePerfect placed for bird-watching-late evening look up the sky stargazes and enjoy the wonders of the universe.

Organized game drives right at our doorstep pick-up and –drop off 

Outdoor things to do.

 Romantic cruise on the breede river

-   Mountain walks and hikes-   Mountain Biking-   Largest maze and cacti gardens-   For children bird paradise -    Golf Courses nearby-   Wine tasting and arranged cellar tours-   Horse riding-   4x4 trails,river rafting-   Game drives-

Facilities

Facilities:

Olive Garden is set in 7000 sqm romantic gardens surrounded by olive groves.

 Facilities include:  §  Large landscaped §  Fireplace in lounge§  Large landscaped gardens§  Wireless Internet§  Laundry service§  Off-street parking§  Sparkling pool§  Outdoor romantic hot jacuzzi spa§  Hammocks & swing in nature§  Bicycles for hire§  Private Hiking trail§  Large lapa for workshops, functions, meetings, birthday parties§  Restaurant with fireplace offering breakfast and dinner

Directions

Coming from Cape Town Drive out of Cape Town on the N1 for about one hour Follow signs for Worcester. In Worcester, follow signs for Robertson on the R60. Pas Robertson on the way to Ashton, approximately 9 km. Turn off to Klaas Voids West; follow the gravel road for 3 km on T sign turn right- first left follow sign „³Olive Garden After 2.4 km you will see a sign of Guesthouse opposite that sign turn right into the Olive Garden Country Lodge. Park your car on the first parking sign „³ restaurant & office we will welcome you. Olive Garden Country Lodge Team Coming from Oudtshoorn Follow the signs for R62, all the way to Montagu. In Montagu follow the R60 Ashton-Robertson .follow the road on to Robertson. Turn off to Klaas Voogds West, follow the gravel road for 3 km on T sign turn right- first left follow sign „³Olive Garden after 2.4 km you will see a sign of Guesthouse opposite that sign turn right into the Olive Garden Country Lodge. Park your car on the first parking sign „³ restaurant & office we will welcome you. Olive Garden Country Lodge Team.

Honeymoon suite balcony with views
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