Self-catering accommodation in a fully furnished lodges. Stonehouse Lodge is natural stone and thatch spacious house situated on a tranquil hillside setting. A huge wrap around veranda enables the visitor to enjoy the spectacular views of the Goukou river, glorious sunsets and view the buck emerging from the bush to browse. The house was designed for easy, relaxed living and has wonderful views from the bedrooms and living areas of the river and surrounding countryside.
PROPERTY
THE STONEHOUSE LODGE
Self-catering accommodation in a fully furnished natural stone and thatch spacious house situated on a tranquil hillside setting. A huge wrap around veranda enables the visitor to enjoy the spectacular views of the Goukou river, glorious sunsets and view the buck emerging from the bush to browse. The house was designed for easy, relaxed living and has wonderful views from the bedrooms and living areas of the river and surrounding countryside.
WHITEHOUSE COTTAGE
The original farm house built in 1920 using old building methods that has undergone a transformation keeping the integrity of the original design but improving it into a more modern twist and facilities. The Whitehouse cottage sleeps up to 7 people
OLIVE ESATE
Our orchard consists of Kalamata, Mission, Frantoia, Leccino and Coratina cultivars. We grow our olives using the best organic and scientific practices using mulches and compost recycled from chicken and horse manure via fertigation (fertilizing through irrigation) to promote soil and plant health.
Our olives are handpicked at optimal ripeness (usually May through June) each year. The oil is extracted by cold pressing the olives and yields a unique blend of extra virgin quality olive oil.
STONEHOUSE OLIVE ESTATE OLIVE OIL IS A GIFT OF NATURE AND A PRODUCT OF PASSION.
ACTIVITES
STONEHOUSE LODGE
You set your own pace at Stonehouse Lodge. You can laze all day in a comfy hammock or partake in a variety of local activities right at your doorstep.
ACTIVITES AT STONEHOUSE LODGE
From our private jetty and slipway all water sports can be enjoyed including swimming, water skiing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or enjoy a tour of the river with a sunset booze cruise.
Put on your hiking boots and take a hike from the river up to Rithuiskraal and enjoy the flora and fauna and have a rest or overnight in one of the caves you come across.
The game fenced farm is home to a variety of wildlife from the small Angulate tortoise, hares, duiker grysbok to the magnificent bushbuck rams that roam the farm. Early in 2015 a family group of Springbok was introduced.
During the day, bird watchers can experience the incredible bird life along the river in the indigenous canyons and around the bass dam. Often fish eagles can be heard and seen circling above the dam or river.
Mountain biking on the farm tracks or rides the gravel roads through the farmlands.
Swim in the river or dam or experience the exhilarating foofy slide for the adrenalin junkie.
Enjoy the magnificent sunsets with sundowners on the huge verandah overlooking the river.
Hook a bass in our private bass dam.
Experience farm life and feed the young calves, chickens, turkeys and the hand-reared lambs.
Deep sea fishing charters with Gavin are available (weather-permitting).
Horse riding available for experienced riders.
STILBAAI
Stilbaai is a short 10-minute ride from Stonehouse Lodge. Here's a small sampling of what you can do in town:\
9 hole golf course with a sea view from most tees.
Excellent beaches for swimming, surfing and kite surfing. Stilbaai boast a Blue Flag status beach at Lappiesbaai beach.
Visit the Palingat (a natural fountain) and feed the eels.
Visit the man-made fish traps at low tide at the Favors.
Whale watching from popular vantage points (seasonal).
Seven of South Africa’s top rated golf courses are within in an hour's drive from the Stillbaai turnoff.