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Rivergate Guest Farm
Rivergate Guest Farm, is a working farm on the banks of the Klein River, just 2,3 km from Stanford. The farm offers accommodations in cottages situated in and around landscaped gardens and are in close proximity to farm animals including alpacas, chickens and miniature donkeys. Accommodation is offered in cosy and charming self-catering cottage. Each bedroom has their own private bathroom, the cottages have well-equipped kitchen facilities, living area, and braai facility. In addition, each cottage has its own wood-fired hot tub that can also be used in summer as a cold water plunge pool. Within the landscaped gardens there is vegetable garden which supplies the Eatery, the various meal baskets we offer as well as a farm shop/deli. The Eatery is open on Fridays and Saturdays for lunch. The food baskets and charcutrie boards are available on request to be enjoyed on the farm and while relaxing at your cottage in your cottage. Guests have access to the river for fishing, swimming, canoeing or SUPing.
Area Info
Overlooked by a majestic mountain range, hugged by the Klein Rivier running through it, and just 15 minutes from the ocean, Stanford is a charming and a hidden gem in the Overberg. The heart of the village boasts an original market square, a village green and a miscellany of shops and places to eat. Quaint Victorian houses dot the tree-lined streets where villagers have time to stop for a friendly chat or a cup of coffee and a delicious piece of cake just freshly baked at one of the local eateries.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful romantic getaway, adventures with the family, or a place to relax and recharge, you’ll find it here in abundance.
Units and Rooms
Rivergate | Gatehouse Cottage
Guests: 6
This large double story cottage has 3 en-suite bedrooms. Two with king or single beds and one with a queen. All bathrooms have large showers. The cottage has an equipped kitchen, dining and living area, fireplace, bult in braai, and wood-fired hot tub.
Rivergate | Stable Cottage
Guests: 4
This cottage sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms, each with a king-size bed that can be converted to twin single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The cottage has an equipped kitchen, dining and living area, fireplace, braai, and wood-fired hot tub.
Rivergate | Potters Shed Cottage
Guests: 4
This cottage sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area with fireplace, built in braai and wood-fired hot tub in a private garden.
Rivergate | Woodrose Cottage
Guests: 2
This uniquely round cottage sleeps 2 and contains a queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a well-equipped kitchen, dining and living area, a fireplace, a built in braai, and a private wood-fired hot tub pool.
Rivergate | Gardener's Cottage
Guests: 2
One bedroom open plan suite with either a king bed or twin singles. Full Kitchenette for self catering, fire place, built in braai, private garden and wood fired hot tub.
Rivergate | Carpenter's Cottage
Guests: 2
One bedroom open plan suite with either a king bed or twin singles. Full Kitchenette for self catering, fire place, built in braai, private garden. Beautiful flower garden views.
