Stanford Valley Guest Farm

Come and experience the ambience of a Western Cape farm in the mountains. Stanford Valley Guest Farm is nestled in the valley of the Klein Rivier, 10km outside of Stanford village. We offer comfortable accommodation in 5 self-catering cottages and 10 large en-suite rooms. Enjoy our safe and peaceful haven, go hiking or have an exhilarating swim in our large dam. Don't be surprised if you startle a duiker or ribbok on the way! On our  440ha farm we  grow organic rose geranium and lavendin for essential oils. Our Afrikaner herd helps to restore our soil and you will meet our chicken, ducks and geese roaming freely. The prestigious future thinking and sustainability festival “freewheeling” was conceived at Stanford Valley and is held here annually in late summer, www.freewheeling.co.za. For three days some of South Africas leading thinkers,  economists, scientists, artists, environmentalists convene here to share and dialogue their latest ideas with hundreds of festival guests.

Accommodation

All ten en-suite double/twin rooms have a superb view, a private veranda and a secluded garden, some have also outside showers. The five older cottages, like the 150-year-old ‘Stables Cottage’, have reed and beam ceilings, modern en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes. The new rooms have been built in a similar charming old style with all the modern conveniences.

Conference

Old meets new in our 100-year-old barn, which has been artfully converted into a state-of-the-art Conference Centre. This venue comfortably accommodates up to 30 delegates in a U-shape, up to 100 delegates in cinema style and is equipped with data projector, TV, VCR and flip charts. Breakaway rooms are also available. Wireless internet connection is provided. Conference costs will vary according to catering, equipment and accommodation needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Rates & Availability

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Activities

The charming, historic village of Stanford is 7min down the road. Endless beaches near Hermanus and De Kelders are close by. Activities in the Area include: whale watching and shark cage diving, sunset cruises on the Klein River, horse riding, trout fishing, mountain biking, quad biking, and winery or brewery tours. 

Where to find us

Stanford Valley Guest Farm is nestled in the valley of the Klein Rivier, 10km out of Stanford village and approximately 1,5h scenic drive from Cape Town International airport. 
 
Via Caledon: From Cape Town take the N2 to Caledon. Take the Caledon-Bredasdorp road (R316) towards Bredasdorp. After 26km turn right onto the R326 towards Stanford. At exactly 13km from the intersection, Stanford Valley Guest Farm is on your left. 

Via Hermanus: Take the R43 from Hermanus to Stanford. At Stanford turn left onto the R326 towards Riviersonderend. After 10km, Stanford Valley Guest Farm will be on your right.

About The Farm

Stanford Valley Guest Farm comprises 100Ha of land underagriculture and 270Ha of fynbos. The land forms part of the Akkedisberg Conservancy and boasts some rare fauna and flora.

The region is part of the fynbos biome, the richest of the six plant kingdoms of the world. This section of the Overberg is regarded as best for plant diversity with over 8000 plant species, two thirds of which are unique to the area.

There are beautiful walks and hiking trails and bird and flower spotting to be enjoyed. The red data species, Erica Shannonea, grows on our land.

Two rivers run through the property, as well as many dams and water points. We work closely with the Working for Water project to keep our watercourses clear of alien vegetation.

Environmental sustainability and good stewardship are priorities at the farm, and we are conducting research into alternative building methods for future developments, like adobe, straw bale, earth bag and cob.

Rates & Availability

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