Gooding's Groves Olive Farm in Franshhoek near Cape Town
Gooding’s Groves Olive Farm
Idyllic Olive Farm accommodation in the heart of South Africa’s winelands
This is the new best spot to base yourself to take on all that the Cape winelands has to offer. With some of the world’s best restaurants, newly award-winning wine makers and stunning views of the surrounding area, look no further than this beautiful new farmhouse for the place to rest your body and mind during your stay in South Africa’s wine region.
Perfectly situated just outside the picture-postcard village of Franschhoek, Gooding’s Groves Olive Farm is the culmination of years of dedication and love put in by Malcolm and Salomé Gooding. They have fully restored this Cape Victorian Manor House to welcome guests into eight different double rooms, surrounded by over a thousand olive trees and unusual wild grape vines.
Location:
Just outside Franschhoek, a little over an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Price:
From £90 per night
When to go:
All year round
Why We Love Gooding’s Groves Olive Farm
Owners Malcolm and Salomé Gooding are in love with the area and have created the perfect home away from home in one of South Africa’s most beautiful valleys. The care and time that went into each aspect of the design and feel of the place is evident from the minute you arrive until the inevitable sad goodbye. Whether it’s a hearty al fresco breakfast, whiling away the day by the pool with a book or discussing fine local wines or favourite scotches with Malcolm on a balmy evening, Gooding’s Groves is the place that best reflects the qualities of the area and the reasons for being there – relaxation, natural beauty and indulgence.
The standout touch however is the beauty treatments and massages on offer from the comfort of your own room!
The Finer Details
With just eight spacious en-suite bedrooms, emphasis is on dedication to quality with pristine cotton linen and white towel bath-robes as standard. High ceilings crossed with wooden beams create a light and airy feel allowing aromas from the olive grove and lavender plants to fill your abode.
You’re only a short drive to Franschhoek’s restaurants and boutique shops but there are still wine estates within walking distance. Look forward to sampling the homemade produce, join in on an olive tasting experience and kick back by the pool for a winelands experience to savour.