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Olive tree Farm


A little piece of heaven on our doorstep

So last weekend I decided that, to preserve what sanity I have left,I should get out of Jozi for a few days. The big city is getting medown a little and I needed a break. I decided to head out to the littlepiece heaven right on our doorstep, Magaliesburg.

Olive TreeFarm is a lovely little B&B just outside Magaliesburg town. As we pulled up to our luxury chalet, I felt the stresses of living life in the fast lane drain away. I step out the car and am blown away by the magnificent panoramic view of the Magaliesburg. And the quiet!!! Ah, the only noise is a light breeze rustling the leaves and birds chirping.
Our chalet is gorgeous! There is a beautiful lounge with plush leather couches and luxurious rugs. There is also a huge TV (but then why would you sit in front of the TV here??) and a fireplace - lovely for a winter getaway, along with the under-floor heating and huge(and I mean massive!) bath?

I spend a lot of time lounging around on the wooden deck, drinking G&Ts, smoking cigarettes and enjoying the view. You can go for walks (Olive Tree Farm's adorable dog as your guide) or lounge by the pool and have a swim. There is also a fully-equipped conference centre so forward this review on to your boss?

After a wonderfully relaxing night's sleep in my huge bed, I wake up refreshed and head down to the dining room for breakfast. The country air has given me a huge appetite ( this is my excuse anyway) so I indulge in a delicious full English breakfast complete with good filter coffee and fresh guava juice.

The rest of the day is spent chilling in the sun and dreaming of future weekends spent out in the country.
Olive Tree Farm is the perfect place to go to forget your weekly worries?Hakuna matatata!   
While we were in Magaliesburg we ate at a lovely restaurant called Barton's Folly. To see our review click here.

www.olivetreefarm.co.za

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