Attractions IN Stanford
Popular Tourist Routes
Overberg Fynbos Route
The Overberg Fynbos Route, also known as the Southern Overberg Fynbos Route, is a route put together by a group of land owners in the southern Overberg, with the intention of promoting an area rich in fynbos, beauty, nature reserves and pretty towns ...
Forests
Platbos Indigenous Forest
Just off the coast of Gansbaai you will find Africa's southernmost forest. Platbos is an ancient, indigenous forest that lies on the slopes of the Baviaanspoort Hills on the Grootbos Road just outside Stanford, the largest remaining fragment of the ...
Nature Reserves
Salmonsdam Nature Reserve
Just 20 kilometres east of the pretty village of Stanford, in the hills of the Perdeberg Mountains, the Salmonsdam Nature Reserve is well known as both a hikers' and birders' delight, not least because of the particularly attractive mountain landscape, ...
Attractions AROUND Stanford
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Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Caledon Blue Crane Route
The Caledon farmers grouped together to protect the Blue Crane bird and increase tourism in the area, establishing the Caledon Blue Crane Route, which allows visitors to see the blue crane in its natural environment, and encouraging the blue crane onto ...
Beaches
Cape Overberg Beaches
While much of the Cape Overberg is inland, there are a number of spectacular beaches to be found here. Hermanus is a coastal town known for its excellent whale-watching opportunities. It is also home to some of the magnificent beaches that have earned it ...
Nature Reserves
Flower Valley Farm
Flower Valley Farm partners with Fynsa, based in the nearby town of Stanford. They provide a group of local people to pick fynbos at Flower Valley. The group of mostly women arrange the fynbos into bouquets for both local and overseas retailers, like ...
Nature Reserves
Grootbos Nature Reserve
Grootbos Nature Reserve is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills that overlook the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. This multi-award winning 1750 ha reserve is home to more than 740 different species of plants is a nature lover's ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Directly translated from the Afrikaans, Hemel-en-Aarde means 'heaven-and-earth' and, certainly for those who live there, the valley is often described as, literally, Heaven on Earth. It is through this sumptuous valley that the Hermanus Wine Route ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes / Whale Route
The Whale Coast Route
The Whale Route begins in Cape Town and follows the particularly pretty R44, also known as Clarence Drive, through the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular drive that easily rivals Chapman's Peak in Cape Town as one of the most scenic in the ...
Nature Reserves
Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
Part of the value of this conservancy is that it is the natural hub of a range of endangered and rare fynbos species and habitats. So many of these are otherwise decimated or damaged by urbanisation, agriculture, alien species, deforestation, and ...
Nature Reserves
Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Extending along a stretch of coast between the town of De Kelders and the Hermanus Lagoon, the Walker Bay Nature Reserve lies just 3 kilometres from Gansbaai, east of Hermanus on the Danger Point Peninsula. One can get into the reserve at Stanford, via ...
Wine Estates
Walker Bay Wine Estates
The Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley is one of the most productive regions in terms of the production of wines. It has the ideal climate, as the icy wind from the Atlantic Ocean cools it down. In addition, the mountains, which surround the ...
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Landmarks / National Parks / Nature Reserves
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas ...
Golf Courses
Arabella Golf Club
Set in the Majestic Kogelberg mountain range and bordered by the Bot Rivier Lagoon is the Arabella Golf Course with its tricky bunkers, immaculate Kikuyu fairways and inventive water hazards it is of little wonder that the course has consistently been ...
Marine Protected Areas
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
Betty's Bay MPA lies adjacent to the popular seaside town of Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, both managed by CapeNature. It protects a diverse number of habitats – from rocky shores and exposed sandy beaches, to subtidal ...
Nature Reserves
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area lies in the beautiful Langeberg Mountains, over 14 000 hectares that is, in turn, part of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. It is regarded as a hiker's domain, a great space in which to scale peaks to reach views that are ...
Beaches
Cape Agulhas Beaches
Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland with some gorgeous beaches, making it a stunning weekend getaway for travellers along the Garden Route or those exploring the Cape Overberg. The Cape Agulhas region is home to the coastal towns of Arniston, L'Agulhas, ...
Natural Wonders
Cape Whale Coast
The coming of the whales to the Cape Overberg coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal ...
Marine Protected Areas
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) lies adjacent to the De Hoop Nature Reserve on the Cape Overberg coastline, protecting 253 km˛ between Stillbaai Point and Ryspunt, and extending three nautical miles offshore. Marine protected areas ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and during the winter and early summer months, whale ...
Nature Reserves
De Mond Nature Reserve
As its name suggests De Mond Nature Reserve lies at a river mouth – the Heuningnes River - in the curve of a natural bay, almost halfway between the coastal towns of Arniston and Struis Bay. The De Mond estuary has remained relatively undisturbed and ...
Museums
Drostdy Museum
The Drostdy Museum is actually a collection of several historical buildings that include one of the oldest surviving examples of a Drostdy building in South Africa, hence the name of the museum. It is not only a beautiful museum that includes large ...
Stanford as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Buffeljagsrivier, Caledon, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Fisherhaven, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Hawston, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Tesselaarsdal, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Bellavista Country Place
Bellavista Country Place offers luxury bed & breakfast accommodation just, 8km from the quaint Stanford village. We offer five beautifully decora...
Light Cottage
For rest and renewal come and stay in Stanford at our cottage on the hill, Beloftebos Light Cottage. Overlooking a dam, Light Cottage offers pano...
Protea Chalet
Protea Cottage @ Phillipskop offers Stanford accommodation in the Phillipskop Mountain Reserve. The nature reserve is 10 minutes past Stanford an...
Brunia Cottage
Brunia Cottage is an old labourers cottage in Stanford that has been restored to offer comfort and self-contained convenience. The first bedroom ...
Rivergate Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanford. The farm offers acco...
Vineyard Villa Two
Vineyard Villa 2 offers self-catering accommodation in Stanford at the Stanford Hills Estate on the banks of the Klein River. The village is only...
The Little Farmhouse
Located on a farm in Stanford and oozing plenty of country character, the Little Farmhouse is a quaint hidden gem. Sleeping six and ideal for a s...
The Black Eagle Bus
The uniqueness of the farm is the wetlands in front of the cabin and the 160 hectares of uninterrupted fynbos with views for days at the back, a ...
Lavenders Blue
Lavenders Blue is a romantic thatched cottage nestled in an established garden amongst mature mango, avocado, lemon and guava trees. The secluded...
Stanford Hills Estate
Stanford Hills Estate is found near the quaint village of Stanford, which is situated on the banks of the Klein River. This village is almost two...
Issey118 Heritage Cottage
Issey118 is one of the treasured heritage cottages offering accommodation in Stanford. There is a sunny open plan living area with comfortable se...
The Anchorage
The Anchorage is a spacious self-catering home, perfectly suited for a family holiday or getaway in Stanford, near Hermanus. Its prime location p...
Rivergate Potters Shed Cottage
Potters Shed Cottage is located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanford. The farm offer...
Groenvy Farmhouse
Beloftebos Groenvy Farmhouse offers Stanford accommodation in a country style and is the ideal place for a family gathering. Whether your sense o...
Willowdale Farm Cottages
Willowdale Farm Cottages is a working sheep farm with a small indigenous tree nursery. There is Standford self catering in the form of restored a...
Rivergate Dairy Shed
Dairy Shed is an open plan cottage located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanford. The...
AfriCamps at Stanford Hills
AfriCamps at Stanford Hills boasts boutique tents, all situated overlooking the dam on the foothill of the Klein River Mountain range. From here ...
Blue House
The Blue House is a spacious Victorian cottage perfectly positioned in the historic core of Stanford. The stylish cottage exudes country chic wit...
Rivergate Gardeners Cottage
Gardeners Cottage is an open plan cottage located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanfo...
The Manor at Stanford Hills
The Manor is a 4-bedroom holiday home in Stanford, an original old farmhouse, steeped in history. It has a wonderful outside area with barbeque f...
Casa d'Italo House
At Casa d'Italo guests can enjoy the glorious night skies, with more stars that you've seen in a long time, ideal to escape, relax and unwind. Th...
Walkerbay Dunes Lodge
Situated in the heart of the famous Walkerbay Nature Reserve, with views stretching over Stanford hills, Hermanus and Gansbaai mountains, Walkerb...
Port Boathouses at Coot Club
Port Boathouse has three bedrooms. An open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with vaulted ceiling adds to the airy and spacious charm that flows se...
The Ark Holiday Home
The Ark is an intriguing house, aptly named, reminds one of Noah's Ark. It nestles amongst giant trees in a wooded garden a few steps away from t...
Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
A popular guest retreat and 1000 HA conservation reserve on the Hermanus Lagoon, bordering the pristine Whale Coast Walker Bay Beach. Our seclude...
Blue Gum Country Estate
Blue Gum Country Estate is hidden in a valley that ascends towards the small town of Stanford, just outside Hermanus. The estate is a working win...
Beloftebos Farm Cottages
Beloftebos Farm Cottages offers self catering accommodation on Paardenberg Farm just outside the quaint village of Stanford. e offer four separat...
Laughing Waters Farm
Laughing Waters Farm is a tranquil working farm in the Sondagskloof, inviting visitors to enjoy characterful accommodation and to experience uniq...
40 On Longmarket
40 On Longmarket is a cottage in Stanford that has had interior walls removed and the ceiling opened to create a double volume, airy, light space...
Starboard Boathouse at Coot Club
Starboard Boathouse has two bedrooms. An open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with vaulted ceiling adds to the airy and spacious charm that flows...
Vineyard Cottage
Vineyard Cottage at Goodluck Homestead is a stunning, off-grid eco cottage situated on a working regenerative farm. Perfect for a couple's getawa...
Lawns & Little Lawns
Lawns Cottage offers Stanford accommodation set along one-and-a-half kilometres of unspoilt shoreline and 1000 acres of indigenous fynbos and str...
Stanford Valley Country Lodge
Stanford Valley Country Lodge is nestled in the valley of the Klein Rivier, 10km outside of Stanford village. We offer comfortable accommodation ...
Melkstal Cottage
Melkstal is a family farm lifestyle experience for the discerning traveller. It has a beautiful view overlooking natural fynbos mountains and a s...
Erica Chalet
Erica Cottage @ Phillipskop offers Stanford accommodation in the Phillipskop Mountain Reserve. The nature reserve is 10 minutes past Stanford on ...
Rivergate Gatehouse Cottage
Gatehouse Cottage is located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanford. The farm offers S...
Casa d'Italo Bungalow
Casa d'Italo Bungalow has two bedrooms furnished with a King-size bed or twin beds. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, toilet and b...
Milk and Honey
Beloftebos Milk and Honey offers Stanford accommodation amongst fruit trees and huge old oaks. The last permanent resident, Old George, was the s...
Blue Gum Villa
The Villa @ Blue Gum offers accommodation in Stanford on a working wine estate. The delightful Country Estate, nestled among ancient Blue Gum tre...
Restio Chalet
Restio Cottage @ Phillipskop offers Stanford accommodation in the Phillipskop Mountain Reserve. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful natural ve...
Perivoli Lagoon House
Perivoli Lagoon House is set in a stunning, isolated, 140ha wilderness of colourful Fynbos biome, a stone's throw from the Klein River lagoon wit...
Sylvia Cottage
Sylvia Cottage offers comfort and self-contained convenience for 4-5 guests. There is a comfortable lounge with a fireplace. The kitchenette is e...
White Water Farmhouse
White Water Farmhouse dates back to 1846 and offers accommodation in Stanford on a working farm. We offer guests a welcoming rural haven with mag...
Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Choose from five separate, spacious self catering cottages. Each fully equipped cottage can sleep six people in three bedrooms. The main bedroom ...
Goodluck Farmhouse
Nestled quietly in Stanford, just an easy 1.5-hour drive from Cape Town, Goodluck Farmhouse invites you to unwind in its peaceful embrace. Only 1...
Coppull Private Nature Reserve
Located just 4.7 km from Stanford village, Coppull Private Nature Reserve offers accommodations with stunning mountain views. Guests can enjoy ex...
Vineyard Villa One
Vineyard Villa 1 offers self-catering accommodation in Stanford at the Stanford Hills Estate on the banks of the Klein River. The village is only...
Lobelia Chalet
Lobelia Cottage @ Phillipskop offers Stanford accommodation in the Phillipskop Mountain Reserve. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful natural v...
Rivers End Farm
Rivers End Farm is a lovely cabin located on a farm in Stanford. The uniqueness of the farm is the wetlands in front of the cabin and the 160 hec...
Rivergate Woodrose Cottage
Woodrose Cottage is a unique round cottage located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanf...
Waterblom @ Stanford Valley
Waterblom can be found on the Guest Farm nestled in the valley of the Klein Rivier, 10km outside Stanford village. Outside there is a deck with s...
Oxalis Chalet
Oxalis Cottage @ Phillipskop offers Stanford accommodation in the Phillipskop Mountain Reserve. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful natural ve...
White Water Farm
Escape to historic White Water Farm where guests will find a welcoming rural haven with magnificent mountain scenery in the Kleinriver Valley nea...
Oaktree Estate
Escape to Oaktree Estate in Stanford, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape. Here, you'll discover the perfect combination of luxury and tranq...
Fairhill Nature Reserve
Fairhill is a self catering guest house that sleeps 10 people and is rented out as a unit. Treat yourself to a unique fynbos experience in the he...
Rivergate Carpenters Cottage
Carpenters Cottage is an open plan cottage located on Rivergate Guest Farm, a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3km from Stanf...
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