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Blue Gum Country Estate

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star country house with free breakfast

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Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Manor House Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Rivendell Wine Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Blue Gum Cottages

  • 4000 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Mountain View Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mountain View Cottage

  • 861 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Mountain View Family Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mountain View Family Cottage

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stanford

On river.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Phillipskop Mountain Reserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Walkerbay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cold Mountain Vineyard and Wandelpad.
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What's nearby

  • Phillipskop Mountain Reserve - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Rivendell Wine Estate - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary - 17 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Hermanus Beach - 26 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Grotto Beach - 26 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery & Farmstall Stanford - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salon Stanford - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Zesty Lemon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Graze Slow Food Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Searles - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blue Gum Country Estate

Family-friendly 4-star country house with free breakfast
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1998
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is 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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per day.

Property 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
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 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 organization.

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

How close is Blue Gum Country Estate to the airport?

Blue Gum Country Estate is 87.8 mi (94-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gum Country Estate on Jun 11, 2025 start from $102.83, excluding 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.

Does Blue Gum Country Estate have an airport shuttle?

Blue Gum Country Estate offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Blue Gum Country Estate to the beach?

This country house is 17.9 mi (21-min drive) from Hermanus Beach and 18.1 mi (27-min drive) from De Kelders Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Gum Country Estate offer free breakfast?

Blue Gum Country Estate offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Gum Country Estate?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Blue Gum Country Estate?

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

Is there free parking at Blue Gum Country Estate?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Blue Gum Country Estate have a pool?

Blue Gum Country Estate features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Gum Country Estate have a restaurant?

Blue Gum Country Estate is home to Campbells Peak Restaurant, which features international cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does Blue Gum Country Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Blue Gum Country Estate to downtown Stanford?

Blue Gum Country Estate is 5.9 mi away from Stanford.

Blue Gum Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful escape

A perfect base for exploring the surrounding coastal and wineland area.Quiet, great breakfast and welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Oxfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run resort, in a beautiful location. No request was too much. Brilliant spot enjoyed by all the family. Breakfast and supper was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Amazing weekend away. The service from everyone was great and everything was done with a smile. The room was spacious and had a lovely fireplace that added to the overall wonderful experience. The food was very good and the service in the restaurant top class. Well done to Anton and all his staff for making our weekend a very special one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely few days

Lovely few days at the Blue Gum Country Estate. Anton and his staff, especially Margaret looked after us wonderfully well. The whole place has a colonial elegance about it. Breakfast options are fab with hot and cold choices and scones with jam and cream are offered in the afternoons. Anton employs an amazing chef and there is always a two or three-course evening meal offered which must be sampled along with some lovely local wines. Bit off the beaten track but the views from our room and the local countryside were so relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Tom, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rural retreat, with

Rural retreat out of town, was exactly what we were looking for. Amazing views across your own vinyards. Friendly, welcoming staff provided us with excellent service. Food was fabulous using good cuts of local meats. Buildings a reminder of a different era.

10/10 Excellent

Charles, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the spacious room,the comfortable lounges and lovely food in the restaurant..

10/10 Excellent

Leo, port elizabdth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a piece of luxurious peace in every way

The hotel is luxurious -spacious bedrooms with great views ours looking towards the mountains. Staff are friendly and go out of their way to make your stay a memorable one specially janita. Food is 5 star delic. It is a special place to unwind in pure comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a wonderful place to stay!

We had the most wonderful stay at Blue-Gum Country Estate, which I cannot fault. The attention to detail was outstanding and I can't wait to go back again. We stayed in the Mountain View Cottages which were very spacious with a beautiful view over the mountains. The breakfast every morning was beyond expectation. We also ate dinner at the restaurant, which was delicious. The owners were so accommodating to us and so friendly - We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Fantastic three night stay at Blue Gum. We had a mountain view cottage with travel cot for our baby, the room was absolutely beautiful with comfy bed and lovely furnishings. Anton and his team, particularly Margaret, could not do enough to assist us including offering suggestions of what to do in the local area. Breakfast was delicious, with a good selection of buffet options and a cooked special. We also had a lovely child-free evening meal in the restaurant one evening. If we return to the area we will definitely stay at Blue Gum once more

10/10 Excellent

Liane, Fish Hoek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Piece of Heaven

Blue Gum Country Estate was everything we imagined and more. We have been recommending it to most people we know . The hospitality is typical of a family run business,personal but discreet and the cuisine is great. It is just 10 minutes away from the quaint town of Stanford which is steeped in history. We enjoyed being close to nature with loads of walking and mountain bike trails, not to mention the abundant bird life. The only thing we would do differently next time is stay longer!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and peaceful with a great staff

Found the place on a whim but wonderful service and good company. Well worth staying!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's time to renovate particularly the bathrooms.The staff were very friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay!

Very nice spot with a nice view. Rooms are very clean and in good shape. The owners are very nice and flexibel. Only remark that the pool wasn’t clean at all and the restaurant was temporary closed. If this is open it is a perfect Place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lu, belo horizonte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Countryside

Fazenda belíssima com móveis e adornos de acordo e de bom gosto Quarto grande e confortável. Jantar delicioso Quadra de tênis raquete à disposição, bicicleta para os hóspedes. Uma beleza de estadia Recomendo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lyxigt boende i lugn miljö

Stort sovrum med separat TV-del med skön soffa. Fantastis stor bolkong med utsikt, sköna fåtöljer för avkoppling. Lyxigt prisvärt boende. Lugnt pc rofyllt Fin frukost. Mycket bra service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect!

晚餐不能更赞!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

BiGood, Kapstadt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ein Country Estate, das hält was es verspricht

Wir waren für 3 Nächte in jeweils einer Deluxe-Suite im Blue Gum Estate & haben jede Minute dort genossen! Individuell eingerichtete & großzügige Zimmer (wir hatten die Lion-Suite & die Elephant-Suite). Sehr gutes Frühstück & Dinner im Estate. Nettes Personal, wenn auch manchmal etwas "scheu" , wenn es um den Umgang mit Europäern geht, aber dafür sehr herzlich. Ein Management, das sich kümmert und nachfragt und eine Lage als Country Estate, die gerade jetzt im südafrikansichen Frühling mit einem Meer voll unterschiedlicher blühender Pflanzen begeistert. Wir kommen wieder ( wie schon 3 mal bisher zuvor).