Nestled on the historic Weltevrede Farm, Stanford Hills offers you an array of accommodation options from charming self-catering cottages to a historic Manor House steeped in history, and luxury glamping tents . Located just a stone’s throw away from the quaint village of Stanford, the estate offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by picturesque fields of fynbos, vineyards, and olive groves.
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family weekend, Stanford Hills has it all. Explore the farm, indulge in the natural flora and fauna, and in summertime, take a refreshing dip in one of our dams. All ages are welcome!
Best of all, Stanford Hills Estate is a pet-friendly establishment, welcoming you and your fur children to spend the night, explore the natural flora and fauna of the area, and enjoy the rejuvenating environment.
*Minimum night stay of 2 nights over long weekends and school holidays
*Rates are subject to change without prior notification and inclusive of standard rate VAT @15%
General facilities
- Restaurant
- BBQ / Picnic area
- Children’s play area
- Secured parking
- WIFI
- Conference facilities
- Laundry service
- Credit Card Facilities
- Pet Friendly
On-Site Activities
- Swimming
- Wine tasting
- Horse riding
- Bass fishing
- Hiking trails
- Mountain biking
Checking In
- Check-in from 14:00
- Kindly inform the office of your estimated time of arrival
- For seamless check-in, please call reception 30 minutes prior to your arrival
- The contact number will be sent with your booking confirmation
- Check-out before 10:00
Essentials
Check in – from 2pm onwards on day of arrival
Prior arrangements need to be made, guests are kindly requested to inform the office of their estimated time of arrival. Please phone reception 30 minutes prior to arrival. This way you are ensured that the check in can be arranged without delays. Please find the telephone number in the bookings confirmation email
Check out – before 10am on day of departure
Facilities on site
- Wifi at the restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Restaurant on the property
- Babysitting available (on request)
- Children’s play area
- Housekeeping services (on request at a fee)
- Credit Card Facilities
Activities on site
- Swimming and boating
- Wine Tasting
- Horse Riding
- Bass Fishing in the top dam
- Hiking (2 x 5km trails)
- Whale watching from the sky
- Mountain biking
Guests to prepare themselves. Delivered to your accommodation.
Breakfast Basket ‘Cook Your Own’
R150 per adult | R 99 per child (0 to 12 yrs)
Ingredients:
Freshly Baked Croissant served with preserves and butter, Homemade Muesli, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Bulgarian Yogurt, Honey, Eggs, Bacon, Erwin’s Homemade Cheese Griller Sausage, White and Brown bread, milk, juice.
Traditional South African Braai Pack
R195 per adult | R125 per child (0 to 12 yrs)
Ingredients:
200g Beef Rump Steak, Traditional Boerewors Sausage, Chicken Kebab, Locally produced beetroot and butternut Salad, Traditional Greek Salad, Homemade garlic and cheese Roll.
Other Options
Stanford Hills has a very popular restaurant on the estate, The Tasting Room, which serves breakfast and lunch. Full range of chalkboard menu items available at on-site restaurant, menu also available as takeaways.
Personalised picnic baskets are also available, choose from Mezze menu or lunch time menu at The Tasting Room.
The surrounding area has a wealth of acclaimed restaurants, including Grootbos, Springfontein and Marianas.
Restaurant
The restaurant has a reputation for laid back fun, with the emphasis on fresh and inventive food of an exceptionally high standard. The chalkboard menu changes daily according to what is locally fresh and available, including items from our own vegetable garden.
Nature
The farm also produces Proteas and Pincushions, which are endemic to South Africa. So, from July through November the farm is filled with these colourful blooms.
Adventure
The farm offers horse-riding, hiking and even whale-watching by air in a small airplane which takes off from the farm’s private landing strip. You can also have a swim in a farm dam, try your hand at fishing, or simply lie in bed and listen to the birds.
Location
The charming town of Stanford is overlooked by the Klein River Mountains. It is famous for it’s award winning eateries and has an eclectic mix of art galleries, breweries and wine farms, all with fantastic views of this valley area. Stanford is in close proximity to Hermanus, considered as one of the best whale watching destinations in the world. This is also a treat for the adventurous types, as there are mountain bike trails, horse riding, shark cage diving and boat cruises, all within the area.