Self-catering farm stay · Goukou River · Stilbaai
Three self-catering houses on the Goukou River, a jetty that works at any tide and a farm full of animals, ten minutes from Stilbaai (Still Bay).
4.8 from 40 Airbnb reviews for Stonehouse Lodge Book direct, 5% off
The olive estate
The olive estate was planted in 2008 and now has more than 5,000 trees. The olives are hand picked from May to June and pressed here on the farm into a single-estate extra virgin olive oil, which guests can taste, take home or order by WhatsApp or email.
The grove, the harvest and the oil, all from the farm.
Where you'll stay
Three self-catering houses on a 70 ha family farm on the Goukou River, ten minutes from Stilbaai, with a private jetty, bass dam, game and an olive estate.
The stone and thatch main house on the hillside, with a wrap-around veranda over the Goukou River, a pool table, the shared swimming pool and the slipway below.
Sleeps 8–12 4 bedrooms Wi-Fi
From
R3 600/night
Low-season midweek · Christmas R6 500
5% off when you book direct
The original 1920 farmhouse, restored with two en-suite bedrooms, a family room, the shared swimming pool beside it and a covered veranda.
Sleeps 7 3 bedrooms Wi-Fi
From
R2 500/night
Low-season midweek · Christmas R4 500
5% off when you book direct
A three-bedroom farm cottage overlooking the dam, for families who want the animals and the walking trails on the doorstep.
Sleeps 8 3 bedrooms Wi-Fi
From
R2 200/night
Low-season midweek · Christmas R4 000
5% off when you book direct
Life on the farm
Set your own pace
Laze in a hammock all day, or fill it: the river from the private jetty, bass in the dam, hikes to the caves, game, birds and the farm animals. Most of it starts at the front door.
The Goukou River
The farm's slipway and jetty sit above the Goukou's sandbanks, where the river is deep enough to water-ski at any tide and navigable up into the gorge or down to Stilbaai. Boating from the farm is by arrangement with Alison. Paddle a kayak at first light, then come home to a bass dam a short walk from the house.
A gift of nature, a product of passion
Single-estate oil from our own 5,000-tree orchard, planted in 2008: Kalamata, Mission, Frantoio, Leccino and Coratina, hand picked between May and June and pressed on the farm.
5 cultivars · planted 2008 · 30 ha · pressed on the farm
Guest stories
Stonehouse Lodge is rated 4.8 from 40 reviews on Airbnb.
Rated 5 out of 5
“The stone house exceeded our expectations. It's lovely space for family and friends to enjoy. Close to Stilbaai and Inverroche was a delightful surprise. Her rate per night is exceptionally priced. Cannot fault anything.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Allison has a beautiful farm, which creates a very tranquil environment just outside Holiday Haven, Stillbay, so you literally have the best of both worlds.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Alison was a great host, friendly accessible and gave valuable info about the area. The house was lovely. We love the stoep. Will be back again”
Good to know
Three self-catering houses: Stonehouse Lodge (stone and thatch, sleeps 8, up to 12 on request), White House Cottage (the 1920 farmhouse, up to 7, beside the shared pool) and Grysbok Cottage (sleeps 8 in three bedrooms, two bathrooms, over the dam).
On a 70 ha farm on the Goukou River, about 10 minutes from Stilbaai in the Western Cape and about 340 km (roughly 4 hours) from Cape Town. Directions to the gate are on the contact page.
From R2 200 a night for Grysbok Cottage, R2 500 for White House Cottage and R3 600 for Stonehouse Lodge, midweek in low season. Holiday rates are higher, up to R6 500 a night for Stonehouse over Christmas and New Year. See the rates page for every season.
Send your dates through the reservations page or on WhatsApp. Alison usually replies within a day; for a faster answer, WhatsApp 062 681 7091. A 50% non-refundable deposit secures the booking and the balance is due on arrival.
Two nights in low season, three in school holidays and four over Easter. Over Christmas and New Year (12 December to 5 January) it is seven nights at Stonehouse Lodge and five at White House and Grysbok.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out is by 10:00. No smoking indoors: the houses are thatched. Smoke only outside, away from the buildings. Fires only in the braai areas and the fireplaces. Quiet after 22:00. No more guests than the booking is for. Pets are welcome in the fenced area at your house. Children must be supervised at the pool, the dam and the river. No parties or events without prior arrangement with Alison.
Tell Alison when you would like to come and how many of you there are. She replies personally within a day.
