Holiday Stays

Blue Gum Country Estate

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Guesthouse Stanford · Western Cape

About

4-star farm stay and accommodation in Stanford, Overberg, 2 hours from Cape Town. Countryside retreat with vineyard, seasonal café, and direct access to whale watching and marine activities.

Accommodation

Three self-catering options: African Colonial-style villa (sleeps 12) with en-suite master and king bedrooms; English country-style mountain view rooms (sleeps 2–5) with kitchenettes and verandahs; converted cottage (sleeps 2–6) with farm views. All feature kitchens and en-suite bathrooms.

Facilities

Swimming pool, tennis court, boule court, hiking trails, play area. Seasonal café with farm-sourced breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. 4-hectare vineyard produces Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Event venues: indoor reception (80 guests), lawn with bedouin tent (150 guests), conference equipment.

Location & Surroundings

Stanford's Overberg region, 2 hours from Cape Town, 30km from Hermanus, 25km from de Kelders. Gateway to Walker Bay whale watching (June–December, peak September). Shark cage diving available in nearby Kleinbaai. Nearby activities: Klein Rivier cruises, hiking, wine tasting, De Kelders Caves, and craft beer tastings.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Villa Mountain View

African Colonial-style main villa with 2 master en-suite bedrooms, 2 king bedrooms, and 4 bunk beds on a landing with a shared family bathroom. Includes a full kitchen with dishwasher and washing mach

King x 2 Bunk x 4
From
R3,600

Mountain View Rooms

English Country-style rooms in a single building with private verandahs overlooking the Overberg mountains. En-suite bathrooms with shower and bath, kitchenette with stove, microwave, kettle, and toas

Sofa x 1
From
R5,500

Blue Gum House

Large & Spacious 2 Bedroom House both with en-suite Bath and shower. Amazing views of our Mountains & Pastures. * Open plan living area with a set of twin beds (that sleeps 2) - so the house can slee

King x 2 Sofa x 1 Single x 2
From
R3,000

Mountain View Cottage

These units are decorated in English-Country style combining soft colours, comfortable furniture & beautiful wooden floors. Each room has a private verandah facing the majestic Overberg mountains. A K

King x 1 Sofa x 2
From
R2,321

Mountain View Family Cottage

A Delightful interleading family room option for families with children decorated in English country style combining soft colours, comfortable furniture and beautiful wooden floors. Room contains a Ki

King x 1 Single x 3
From
R2,800

Blue Gum Villa

The Blue Gum Villa is a new offering to the Estate. Perfect for large families or two families travelling together. The Villa has two Master en-suite bedrooms, as well as a 3rd King bedroom. The last

King x 3 Bunk x 2
From
R5,500

The Suite @ Blue Gum

The Suite features two bedrooms with quality linen, an en-suite bathroom with shower & bath, Self-catering kitchenette, Cosy lounge area with fireplace, Complimentary Wi-Fi and an air conditioner in t

Queen x 2
From
R2,400

Location

Address

Stanford, Overberg, Western Cape

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Features

Conference Facilities Pet-friendly Working Farm Family-friendly Self-catering Accommodation Wine Production Audiovisual Equipment 4-star Graded Wedding And Events Venue Indoor Reception Venue For Up To 80 Guests Lawn With Bedouin Tent For Up To 150 Guests

Activities

Wine Tasting Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Whale Watching Mountain Biking Quad Biking Kayaking Canoeing Tennis Running Shark Cage Diving River Cruises Boules/pétanque Frog Catching Nature Treasure Hunts Rock Art Hiking

Amenities

Swimming Pool Gardens Braai Area Jungle Gym Hiking Trails Tennis Court Lawns Boule Court Sand-Pit Children's Play Area Café Vineyard