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Blue Gum Country Estate
Blue Gum Country Estate offers 5 self catering rooms, a self-catering Villa and a self-catering 2 bedroom House. All the rooms are spacious and family-friendly, and have a warm domestic feeling with an emphasis on quality and comfort. Several of the rooms have open fireplaces which make travel to Blue Gum in winter ideal. The estate also offers a tennis court, pool and play area.
Area Info
The picturesque village of Stanford is one of the Cape's best kept secrets. Just two hours away from Cape Town, it is fast becoming a favourite weekend getaway and the ideal stop-over en route to Cape Agulhas and de Hoop Nature Reserve.
For sports enthusiasts and eco-adventurers alike there are a number of 4x4 and hiking trails to explore, a choice of golf courses in nearby towns, horse riding and mountain biking among the vineyards, fly fishing in the river and dams, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and much more. Stanford is also well-known for its superb birding.
Take it easy on a river sunset cruise, spot the whales in Walker Bay, enjoy the excellent local wines and sample the best produce from the area at one of the many village eateries or in the surrounding areas. Shop for collectibles along the main street and stock up on delicious goodies and fresh produce at the monthly Friday evening and weekly Saturday morning markets.
Units and Rooms
Mountain View Cottage
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
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 King or Twin beds are available as well as an extra bed.
Mountain View Family Cottage
Guests: 5
Max Adults: 4
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 King Bed and a set of twin beds in the adjoining room.
Blue Gum Villa
Guests: 10
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 room has 2 sets of bunks.
