River Gate Guest Farm Stanford, Cape Whale Coast

Escape for an authentic farm stay just outside of Stanford – a hidden gem on the well-trodden tourist routes of South Africa’s famous Whale Coast. Take your pick of our charming self-catering cottages for a weekend of understated luxury on the banks of the Klein River.

Country charm and understated luxury epitomise your stay at Rivergate Guest Farm. The self-catering accommodation is nestled on the banks of the Klein River, a short 2 km drive from Stanford, just outside Hermanus. Explore the landscaped gardens, or visit the barn-style eatery and shop.

In this authentic setting, you’ll also encounter friendly alpacas, free-roaming chickens and adorable miniature donkeys. Escape to the restored cottages, complete with cosy bedrooms and wood-fired hot tubs. Rivergate Guest Farm is your memorable countryside getaway with farm life at its heart.

Make the charming self-catering cottages your home-away-from-home in the Overberg, where understated luxury is what we do best. Each of our cottages features a well-equipped kitchen, living area, and braai facilities as well as a wood-fired hot tub, perfect for unwinding over a weekend away. Experience the perfect balance of rustic comfort and modern sophistication during your stay.

Tranquil farm-style getaway

Each cottage is equipped with a kitchen, cosy living area and braai facilities. And for an added touch of relaxation, each also boasts its own wood-fired hot tub, perfect for unwinding on a weekend getaway. Delicious breakfast baskets from The Eatery are included in our rates and delivered to you each morning

We like to think we’ve struck the perfect balance between rustic comfort and modern sophistication, ensuring a truly relaxing stay in your home-away-from-home in the Overberg.

Stable Cottage

SLEEPS 4

2 bedrooms with queen size beds
2 en-suite bathrooms with showers
Fairy-lit alfresco dining area

Homely simplicity and refined elegance epitomise the recently renovated Stable Cottage. This charming two-bedroom retreat features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge warmed by an indoor fireplace on chilly evenings.

Open double French doors onto your spacious patio complete with braai facilities and a sun-drenched daybed. After sunset, settle into the alfresco dining area beneath a fairy-lit pergola – the stuff that balmy nights in the Western Cape are made for. The cherry on top is undoubtedly your private wood-fired pool – enjoyed hot or cold depending on your preferences.

Stable Cottage’s timeless exterior is enhanced by warm, modern interiors and nostalgic decor, set in a private landscaped garden near the vegetable garden and farm animals.

The down-to-earth sophistication of Stable Cottage makes it the perfect choice for small families or groups of friends travelling together.

Potters Shed Cottage

SLEEPS 4

2 bedrooms with queen size beds
2 en-suite bathrooms with showers

Our charming Potter’s Shed Cottage comfortably accommodates 4 guests in two exquisitely decorated bedrooms, each featuring a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom.

The living areas are made up by a fully-equipped kitchen, and open-plan dining area and a living space warmed by a fire in the cooler months of the year. Open up glass doors onto a wide patio complete with comfortable sitting areas, swings, a sunny daybed and a built-in braai. The cottage is surrounded by private landscaped gardens and a wood-fired pool for your exclusive use.

This delightfully comfortable cottage is perfect for creating lasting memories with friends and family.

Gatehouse Cottage

SLEEPS 6

3 bedrooms with queen, king or single beds
3 en-suite bathrooms with large showers

The largest of our cottages, Gatehouse, is a spacious double-story cottage with three en-suite bedrooms. The rooms are made up of a queen bedroom and two bedrooms with king or single beds, ensuring comfort for all configurations of families and friends.

In the winter months, relax in the spacious living area around the fireplace and prepare delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen. Keen cooks will also enjoy the use of the built-in braai.

Unwind in the wood-fired hot tub as you take in the stunning views of the Kleinriver Mountains. This cottage combines down-to-earth comfort with understated luxury, offering an unforgettable stay.

Woodrose Cottage

SLEEPS 2

Queen size bed
En-suite bathroom with shower

A uniquely round retreat for two – Woodrose Cottage is a cosy self-catering cottage built from a converted reservoir which once used to serve the working farm. The circular cottage features a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower.

In the living areas, guests will find a well-equipped kitchen, a dining space and living area with a cast-iron fireplace. A built-in braai and a private wood-fired pool with stunning views complete your stay. The interiors are finished with carefully selected furniture, beautiful fabrics and delightful surprises to enhance a memorable Cape farm getaway.

This rondavel-style cottage is the perfect choice for romantic couples seeking solitude in a relaxed farm setting.

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“Beautiful setting , good food , great service, nice easy comfortable atmosphere, great gardens . And the donkeys ”- Sonet Pope
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