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Lodge Stanford · Western Cape

About

Lagoon-side accommodation in Stanford with boathouses and stone cottages. Adjacent to Walker Bay, a whale-watching destination (June-December). On-site restaurant and bar with nature activities including kayaking and bird-watching.

Accommodation

Boathouses and stone cottages ranging from one to three bedrooms, each with en-suites, wood-burning fireplaces, and lagoon or mountain views. Boathouses include sunken hot tubs. Larger units feature lofts and large verandas.

Facilities

Restaurant and bar offering breakfast (8-11am), lunch with wood-fired pizzas and roast chicken, and dinner with home-style dishes. Sundowners on the lawn or jetty. Swimming pool, wood-fired hot tubs, and clubhouse available.

Location & Surroundings

In Stanford, Western Cape, two hours from Cape Town. Adjacent to Walker Bay Nature Reserve, a prime whale-watching destination with June-December whale season. Stanford village, with heritage cottages and local restaurants, is less than 15 minutes away. Klein River nearby.

Rooms

Port Boathouse

154 sqm boathouse with 3 bedrooms. Two en-suite bedrooms with lagoon views, one twin bedroom with separate bathroom. Features open-plan living with vaulted ceilings, sunken KolKol hot tub, and wood-bu

Double x 2 Twin x 2
From
R15,300

Starboard Boathouse

104 sqm boathouse with 2 bedrooms. Master en-suite bedroom with lagoon views, one twin bedroom with separate bathroom. Features open-plan living, sunken KolKol hot tub, and wood-burning fireplace.

Double x 1 Twin x 2
From
R8,000

Stern Boathouse

104 sqm boathouse with 2 bedrooms. Two separate master en-suite bedrooms convertible to twins, with indoor/outdoor showers. Features open-plan living, sunken KolKol hot tub, wood-burning fireplace, an

Double x 2
From
R15,300

Lawns

250 sqm cottage with 3 bedrooms and a loft. Two master en-suite bedrooms, one twin bedroom, and a loft with bunk beds. Features double-volume living area, large veranda, upper deck with views, built-i

Double x 2 Twin x 2 Bunk x 2
From
R19,800

Leeward Large Cottages

One-bedroom cottage within fynbos gardens. Options include four-poster bed or twin convertible configuration. Features free-standing bath and deck.

Double x 1
From
R7,600

Leeward Suites

One-bedroom historical stone cottages with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor verandas, and wood-fired hot tubs.

From
R7,200

Milkwood Cottage

Stone cottage sleeping 4 adults and 2 children.

Garden Cottage

Cottage sleeping 4 adults and 2 children.

Fynbos Studio

Studio accommodation sleeping 2 adults and 1 child.

Little Lawns

Accommodation sleeping 2 adults. Available with Lawns Cottage only.

Location

Address

Klein River Lagoon, Stanford, Western Cape

Stanford Guide →
Sleeps 40

Features

Mountain Views Lagoon Views Whale Watching From Property Waterfront Location Fynbos Gardens Conservation Property Milkwood Forest Historic Spookhuis (1892) Birding Area (230+ Species) 464-hectare Peninsula Klein River Estuary Walker Bay Nature Reserve Adjacent

Activities

Wine Tasting Bird Watching Whale Watching Spa Treatments Cycling Kayaking Tennis Board Games Organic Farming Guided Nature Walks Wild Swimming Sailing Lessons Guided Quad-Bike Trails, Morning Yoga Fynbos Trails Kickabout Table Sports Beach Expeditions Guided 4x4 Tours Waterskiing Wakeboarding Fat Biking Art Workshops River Cruises Stand-up Paddleboarding Boat Safaris Volleyball Braai Boules Sandboarding Stargazing Tubing

Amenities

Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Restaurant Bar Sup Boards Fire Pits Boules Volleyball Court Hot Tubs Wood-burning Fireplaces Campfires Lagoon Access Kayaks Jetty Clubhouse Beach Access Yoga Deck

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