South Africa Guest House Double Room on the Klein River Stanford   (1)

Overview

Stanford Guesthouse

South Africa Guest House Double rooms on the Klein River in Stanford.

We are situated on the Klein River. We have 3 beautiful double rooms to cater towards our guests needs

Room 1 sleeps 2. The room has a queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower).
It is on the ground floor with patio.
It offers light self catering (microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, sink)
Rate is for the entire room.

Room 2 is on the ground floor with a patio. The room has a Queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom

Room 3 sleeps 2 with a queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom (shower only).
The room is on the ground floor with a patio.
Tea/coffee facilities.
Rate is for the entire room.

Activities:
Boating – Canoeing & paddling, as we are situated on the Klein River, put on your costumes and slide the canoes off on the bank and try to spot the elusive otters and terrapins

Swimming – Excellent safe swimming on our doorstep

Walking – Walk around the property and sit on the benches under the trees overlooking the river and soak up the beautiful scenery. The River Meander walkway in Stanford village follows the river from one side of Stanford to the other. Stroll around the historic town, stop at the art galleries, antique shops and junk shop.-3,4 & 7km Nature trails at Salmonsdam Nature Reserve

Birding – We are but a short paddle from a bird sanctuary at the estuary to the Klein River lagoon. Over 100 species can be spotted in the area.

Cycling – Great mountain bike rides and great riding conditions for road bikes on the road to Napier

4×4 Trails – The Fisherman’s Trail in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve (only accessible with a 4×4) which takes you to secluded beaches and the various fishing spots from where you can fish or just sit on the beach.

Whale watching – from these secluded, and often deserted, beaches

Quad Bike Trails – EcoQuad offer trails on the Robert Stanford Estate

Wine tasting – The new Stanford Wine Route has just been launched, with Springfontein Wine Estate, our neighbour, being a 5 minute walk away! Raka is a 15 minute drive & Jacksons 10 minutes.

Beer tasting – at Birkenhead Brewery & Restaurant

Cheese tasting – Visit the Klein River Farm where you can taste and buy cheese as well as picnic baskets which you can enjoy on the banks of the river

Horse riding – African Horse Co. offer horse trails for all levels.

River Cruises – On River Rat, Platanna or the African Queen

Restaurants – From world class restaurants to quaint country pubs for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Two within a 5 minute walk – both on Springfontein Wine Estate

Wild Cat Sanctuary – Panthera Africa is an environmentally friendly sanctuary for any captive bred big cats where they will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives, without any trading or breeding taking place.

Within 20 minutes drive from Stanford you will find the resort town of Hermanus with its many shops and restaurants, wine tasting, 11km cliff path walk, excellent whale watching (the Whale Festival is held in September), flea markets, art galleries, deep sea fishing and golf course as well as long white beaches.

Gansbaai is in the other direction and boasts the best great white shark encounters, boat trips, fishing trips, beaches and wonderful views of Walker Bay. Perfect stopover for the Garden Route or a day trip to Agulhas, Napier, Swellendam.

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