The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives

The journey itself was beautiful driving past many famous wine estates which I do recommend you visit. Upon arrival at the Olive farm we were greeted by a gorgeous surrounding view of the inner valley, which will have you staring for a good while to take it all in. We had then met our wonderful tasting host at the farm who had treated us to the most amazing experience of Olive tasting, which to my surprise I did not know was a thing, but my word the tasting was just perfect, and learning about an olive pitter will open your mind to the experiences that await your future olive tasting journeys.

We did the Olive tasting and it was the best weekend away activity! So much attention to detail and absolutely delicious! The grounds were stunning and peaceful! Is definitely a must do in Tulbach and will be back very soon!!

A fantastic trip, the quality of the products is outstanding, and the welcome and knowledge of everyone we met was awesome. If you are a foodie, you will LOVE this place, and if you aren’t, well, go anyway! Olive oil (EVOO) is one of the healthiest products on the planet, for you AND mama earth. Beside the oil, the tapenade and marmalade were delicious and the bread for the tastings is baked daily on site. We will be back. Thank you.

What a stunning location and outstanding accommodation. Stayed at The Boathouse for 4 nights and loved every minute. It’s so spacious and comfortable, with a sense of pure tranquillity, that I was reluctant to leave. Especially having made friends with the two adorable dogs, who visited every day and were great company! Take time to visit the Tasting Room on the farm as well, such an interesting explanation of the process and a delight to taste the produce.

We visited Oakhurst in January 2024 to do an olive tasting. The grounds and building are impressive, from the lush lawns which some horses were peacefully grazing on, to the classy reception and upstairs tasting area. They offer a few tasting options, of which we chose to do the tutored tasting with cheese for 2. Our host was very friendly and taught us some interesting facts about olives and the best way to taste olive oil. We enjoyed the experience, and the products themselves are of excellent quality. The tasting included their olives, 2 types of their olive oil (delicate and intense), some of their olive-based condiments (tapenade & marmalade), and even some sauces. I appreciated how their olives are matured only in salt water brine, with no added "ripening" chemicals. Their olive oils are also award-winning. We got to peek through the high windows into the production and maturation "cellars" when we were done with our tasting. All the products you get to taste are also available for purchase. Will definitely recommend a visit for anyone who is a olive fan :)

What an experience! This was such a wonderful surprise. Learnt souch from the twins, had so much fun...and absolutely loved the olives, the oil and just the entire experience. What a lovely farm!

Loved it. For R200 for 2 people. You get an olive AND cheese tasting experience and the guide takes you through the history and tastes of the different olives. If you're in the area of Tulbagh and surrounding areas. This is a must try experience.

Great tasting experience! Friendly staff. The olives, the "broodjie, and marmalades are amazing.