Reiersvlei Farm \ Accommodation in Stanford

Set beneath the magnificent Klein River Mountains on 200 hectares of fynbos offering tranquillity and a birder’s paradise. Accommodation is offered for up to 10 guests in five en-suite rooms each with private veranda.

The house is located on the edge of the wetlands of the Hermanus Lagoon and Bird Sanctuary of the Klein River in the Walker Bay Conservancy. There is access to Walker Bay (the main breeding ground and nursery of the Southern Right Whale). The house is luxuriously furnished and equipped with swimming pool, barbeque area, satellite TV and internet connection.

Self Catering Accommodation

The newly built thatched country house is tastefully furnished with a stunning double volume sitting / dining area with open fireplaces at each end. There are two en-suite bedrooms with Queen sized beds with shower, bath, basin and lavatory. Three twin bedded rooms have an en suite shower, basin and lavatory. The bedrooms are situated in two wings of the main reception room, and there is a large veranda facing north with stunning views of the Klein River Mountains and wetlands.

The fully equipped kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine and separate scullery. There is a large fridge / freezer as well as crockery, cutlery, towels, sheets. The garden has extensive lawns with a large swimming pool and adjacent thatched lapa ideal for outside entertaining and barbeque.

Service

A maid comes twice a week and a gardener comes three times a week. There is a large parking area in front of house. Living on site in separate cottage are Mr and Mrs Jones who will greet you and deal with all your requirements including purchase of ‘starter food pack’ if requested.

Location

The house is situated 6km from Stanford on a well-graded gravel road in the glorious countryside in the Walker Bay and Klein River Conservancy. Peace and quite and away from the hurley burley of the world. Ideal for birding groups.

Stanford is a unique village with a Victorian Conservation Area of cottages with its village green at the centre - the only one in South Africa. A delightful pub - Hennies, serves great steaks and where all congregate on a Friday evening. There are two excellent restaurants and a Gold Award breakfast / lunch at Marianna’s.

Walker Bay Beach is 17km of pristine sand with very few people on it. The beach can be reached either by 4x4 from Reiersvlei Farm 10km further along the gravel road or from De Kelders 17km further along the R43. De Kelders itself is the best spot to view the Southern Right Whale from the cliffs. Its best to eat at ‘Coffee on the Rocks’ if you want to enjoy the view right across Walker Bay to the mountains and watch the whales and their calves.

Attractions and Activites

• Whale watching from beach and boat-based
• Birding
• Great White Shark cage diving
• Wine tasting in Walker Bay Vineyards
• Fynbos
• Canoeing
• Hang - and Paragliding
• Golf
• Fishing
• Walking
• Excellent restaurants and pub locally in Stanford (6km)

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