Bains View Olive And Guest Farm in Wellington

Bains View Olive and Guest Farm offers four types of cottages: Comfort, Honeymoon, Luxury, and Deluxe. Each has air-conditioning, a private bathroom, a full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and electric kettle, plus a fireplace. Some cottages feature an enclosed braai room with stacking doors opening to the pool. The Luxury Cottage sits under a large yellowwood tree, while the Deluxe and Honeymoon cottages include a private hot tub. Rooms are tastefully decorated, with top-notch pillows, free toiletries, and a TV. All cottages have private parking and a terrace.

Each cottage is equipped for self-catering: kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, and tea/coffee maker. Guests can prepare meals and eat at the outdoor dining area or use the BBQ facilities for a braai. Complimentary rusks are provided upon arrival. There is no onsite restaurant, but the kitchen has all utensils and a microwave cover (though some guests noted missing splatter cover).

The property has a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a cover and pool towels, plus a hot tub available in most cottages. The terrace offers mountain views and olive grove surroundings. Guests can cycle in the area. The braai room and pool are popular for families. Some cottages have limited direct views, but the overall setting is peaceful.

Bains View is located at the start of the Bains Kloof pass, 66 km from Cape Town International Airport. It is 8 km from Wellington Golf Club, 23 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course, 6 km from Breytenbach Sentrum, and 22 km from Paarl Mountain Local Nature Reserve. Free private parking is available on site. Cycling routes start from the farm.

Services include free WiFi, free private parking, private check-in/check-out, and non-smoking rooms. The hosts, especially Ansie, are friendly and responsive, providing thoughtful extras like rusks and late check-in assistance. The property is child-friendly, with a pool cover and chickens for kids to see. No business or concierge services are offered.