Allow your travel fatigue to dissolve before a spectacular view of the “Bay of Whales”, while you breathe the invigorating scents of the fynbos vegetation. Feel welcome at a truly unique place where conservation and relaxation have found the perfect home.
Space, light and the time to enjoy them. Set among the ancient milkwood trees, our large, private cottages give the weary traveller a chance to unwind, surrounded by the splendours of nature and pampered by all the comforts of home.

Each cottage has its own secluded balcony from which you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds. Original hand painted floral and bird themes bring the harmony of nature into your cottage. Spacious, finely appointed bathrooms complete the feeling of utter luxury.

Strolling between your cottage and the main lodge, winding pathways will guide you past all the colours and scents of the largest private fynbos garden in the world.

Experience nature like never before. Let our expert guides introduce you to the wonders of the fynbos. Discover the fascinating relationships between the insects, birds, mammals and flowering plants of this diverse ecosystem. Smell the aromatic wild herbs, watch for exquisite birds and be awed by the scenery that surrounds you.

Our coastline offers a marine experience like no other. See 40-ton southern right whales only metres from your boat. Travel to the island refuge of huge sea bird colonies and admire the underwater antics of a 60 000 strong Cape fur seal colony. Rates:

 

Luxury accommodation - R2300.00 per person sharing
Honeymoon suite - R2800.00 per person sharing

 

Full board basis including activities

 

On the slopes of the Klein River Mountains you will find Blue Gum Country Estate, a 5 star lodge, offering an exciting alternative to guests wishing to explore the Overberg area.

Located outside of Stanford, 20kms beyond Hermanus, Blue gum offers an alternative route, and destination, for those travelling to the garden route, or for those escaping the city for a weekend. Travelling time from Cape Town is just under 2 hours.

There is plenty to do in and around Blue Gum, that is not always the way to go, how about doing nothing, wake up knowing you have nothing planned, see where the day takes you, when last did you have a day to do nothing, - going back to those half remembered days when we were creatures of divine uselessness.

There is nothing required of you, your "to do" lists are left behind, no goals set, no deadlines to be met.

 

Country Style suites - R730.00 per person sharing
Luxury rooms - R730.00 per person sharing
Honeymoon suite - R1020.00 per person sharing

Stroll along the cliff hugging pah to the golf club and view the miles of white sandy beach beyond. The sparkling, heated courtyard pool might beckon, perfect for catching some African sun. Wile away the remainder of your day in the Reading Room, perfect for quiet contemplation after a busy day's whale watching ... a glass of champagne ... or planning your onward journey.

The Orangery is the place to enjoy a cocktail or even afternoon tea with nothing between you and the South Pole - other than 3,000 miles of ocean.

Peel back the silk drapes in one of our sea facing rooms to reveal the type of view dreams are made of, each a riot of the freshest, newest colours and fabrics with a real sense of escape. The bathrooms, a study in marble, chrome and luxurious deep pile towelling, the perfect recipe for relaxation amongst the bubbles.

Three exceptionally talented interior designers have worked tirelessly to ensure the highest standard of style and comfort in the bedrooms. The hotel has 43 individually decorated bedrooms and suites — each with private facilities. Many have commanding views across Walker Bay or into the beautiful internal courtyards with swimming pool and garden.

 

Std Double - R1325.00 per person sharing
Luxury double - R1750.00 per person sharing
Suite - R2300.00 per person sharing