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Blue Gum Country Estate

4.0 star property
Victorian country house with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Garden
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Manor House Deluxe Suite | Living area
Food and drink

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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Portion 3 Klein Kloof ERF 660, R326 Road, Stanford, Western Cape, 7210
  • Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Grotto Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Blue Gum Cottages

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 372 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Mountain View Cottage

Mountain View Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Mountain View Family Cottage

Mountain View Family Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Stanford

A family-friendly stay in Stanford awaits you at Blue Gum Country Estate. You'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Phillipskop Mountain Reserve and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Walkerbay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery. Highlights at this Victorian country house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The family restaurant, Campbells Peak Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and pool loungers as well as access to game viewing and horse riding/hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Stanford country house include Cold Mountain Vineyard and Wandelpad.
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What's nearby

  • Phillipskop Mountain Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 26 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Grotto Beach - 26 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Voelklip Beach - 27 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery & Farmstall Stanford - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Union Grocery & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Graze Slow Food Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Trattoria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Zesty Lemon - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blue Gum Country Estate

Victorian country house with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Blue Gum Country Estate offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Blue Gum Country Estate. An area shuttle within 40 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Stanford country house.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1998
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Gum Country Estate offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Stanford country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Campbells Peak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 500
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Blue Gum Country Estate
Blue Gum Country Estate House
Blue Gum Country Estate House Stanford
Blue Gum Country Estate Stanford
Blue Gum Estate
Blue Gum Country Estate Country House Stanford
Blue Gum Country Estate Country House

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Gum Country Estate?

Yep, Blue Gum Country Estate has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Gum Country Estate?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gum Country Estate on 23 Oct 2025 start from AU$222.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Gum Country Estate?

The closest beach to Blue Gum Country Estate is Hermanus Beach (22.5 km).

Does Blue Gum Country Estate have a pool?

Blue Gum Country Estate has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Blue Gum Country Estate a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blue Gum Country Estate.

Is Blue Gum Country Estate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Blue Gum Country Estate is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Blue Gum Country Estate?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Blue Gum Country Estate serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Gum Country Estate?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Gum Country Estate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Gum Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.