Living the organic farming fantasy in the Western Cape Winelands

Following the rebuilding of Tulbagh after the 1969 earthquake, Brian Berkman has discovered that this historic town is experiencing yet another revival with trendy art galleries and farm-to-table dining.

- Brian Berkman

The farm-to-table aspirations of ‘locavores’ the world over becomes a reality at Eikelaan Farm Cottages, situated just a few minutes outside the charming and historic town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape.

The three cottages, namely Witzenberg, Obiqua and Winterhoek, sit neatly around a beautifully planted garden, rich in trees and birdlife. To keep guests busy and entertained, within 100m of the dwellings is an enclosed pool area complete with loungers, a large covered entertainment area, a shared braai facility, and a table tennis table. The cottages also have shared access to a children’s play area with a jungle gym and swings. Sheep, rabbits and free-range chickens complete the property’s ‘farmyard feel’.

EAT FRESH FROM THE FARM

Eikelaan is famous for the organic vegetables, herbs and free-range livestock and poultry it produces. Guests who want to cater for themselves can order this produce ahead of time so that their cottage fridge will be stocked with farm-fresh food upon their arrival. Apart from the farm’s own produce, guests can also pre-order imported Italian deli favourites. The meat is usually sold frozen, so guests should stipulate, upon ordering, if they’d prefer ready-to-cook options. There is also a wide selection of gluten-free products available.

FARMING ACTIVITIES