Blue Gum Country Estate

Blue Gum Country Estate, on the Klein Rivier near Stanford, offers a unique Overberg experience for those in search of rustic sophistication in a magnificent country setting.

Blue Gum Country Estate offers 5 self catering rooms as well as a self-catering Villa. 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, courtpool, play area, cafe, deli, bar and a variety of shops. 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.