Fairhill Nature Reserve

• Property TypeHouse
• Guests10
• Bedrooms5
• Bathrooms5
• Minimum Stay2-14 Nights
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• • FEATUREPet Friendly*

Fairhill Nature Reserve is a property for self catering in Gansbaai for up to 10 guests visiting the Cape Overberg region.

About Fairhill Nature Reserve

Fairhill is a self catering house that sleeps 10 people and is rented out as a unit. Treat yourself to a unique fynbos experience in the heart of the beautiful Cape Overberg.

Fairhill is a private nature and game reserve with fantastic sea and mountain views. The house is situated on some 200 hectares of pristine coastal property just outside Stanford, on the Stanford - Gansbaai road.

The estate is part of the Walker Bay fynbos and Nature Conservatory and has direct access to the secluded 17km long walker Bay beach. Access to the beach is only by 4x4 vehicle and can be arranged with the owner on request, for a small fee. The property is ideal for family and friends. Take a leisurely walk through the estate and savor the smell of indigenous herbs and fynbos flowers.

Self Catering Accommodation

The house can accommodate up to 10 guests, and comprises 5 large en-suite bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, dining room and spacious lounge.

Each bedroom contains a double bed or twin single beds and an en-suite bathroom and opens to the patio. The house has underfloor heating.

The kitchen is fully equipped with gas and electricity. The large lounge contains a TV and DStv is available.

Outside, the covered veranda features outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities. Guests can relax by the sparkling swimming pool with its panoramic views and cave shelter with sun loungers.

The house is serviced daily. Personal laundry can be arranged on request at an additional fee.
 
Special Features:
• 5 luxury en-suite bedrooms all opening to patio
• Under floor heating
• Large open-plan lounge / dining room
• Fully equipped kitchen with gas and electricity
• DStv
• CD player
• BBQ (Braai) facilities on patio
• Pool with panoramic views and cave shelter
• Abundant bird life

Activities and Attractions

Things to do and places to visit:

Golf:
At Hermanus Golf Club or nearby Arabella Estate

Whale Watching:
During Whale Season. The annual Whale Festival at Hermanus (which incorporates the Art and Environmental Feast) is a legendary event drawing people from all over the world.

Wine Estates:
Are abundant in the area and the Hermanus Wine meander commences at the Wine Village in the Hemel-En-Aarde Valley. Try our Raka, Weltevreden, Hamilton Russell and Sir Robert Stanford Estates.

Beaches:
• Fairhill's “private beach” in the Walker Bay Conservancy (arrangements with owner on request at an additional fee).
• Grotto Beach Hermanus
• Voelklip Beach Hermanus
• De Kelders beach De Kelders (Gansbaai)

Hiking:
On the estate or surrounding trails.

Shark Diving:
At nearby Gansbaai

Eating Out:
Stanford has a number of exquisite restaurants. Also try some nearby estates like Grootbos just a few kilometers from Fairhill in direction of Gansbaai.

Hermanus:
Hermanus has a large selection of shops, boutiques and markets and is also an option for superb dining venues although very crowded during peak season!

Alternatively, Just Chill Out:
At Fairhill: bird watching, game viewing, walking, swimming, BBQ (Braai)

Location

Fairhill is situated just 7 km south of Stanford on the coastal road to Gansbaai. Hermanus (famous for it's whale watching) is a mere 10 kilometers north of Stanford (back in the direction of Cape Town).The drive to Hermanus takes you across the Klein River bridge at Stanford, along the base of the famous Overberg mountains on your right, with the Hermanus Lagoon on your left. Cape Town, via the scenic Sir Lowries Pass, is less than 90 minutes drive from Hermanus.