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Situated on the banks of the Klein River, Stanford is on the coastal plain separating the mountains and the sea, about 90 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. The village is mid-way between the resorts of Hermanus and Gansbaai (Goose Bay) on the Cape Whale Coast. Featuring an assortment of renovated cottages and Cape Victorian and Edwardian architecture Stanford is regarded as one of South Africa's best-preserved villages. Its heritage status is protected both by law and by an enthusistic and dedicated conservation trust. The surrounding valleys feature numerous vineyards, an award-winning cheesemaker and a micro-brewery. Health spas and healing, whale-watching and winemaking, hiking and horse-riding, birding and bicycles - all can be enjoyed in this scenic area.The village itself offers a range of bistros and restaurants and plenty of collectable shopping. Accommodation ranges from the internationally recognised five star lodges to the simplest B & B's and self-catering cottages. Stanford attracts those seeking solace and real contact with nature in all its forms - a break from urban life. Welcome to Stanford, a village green.
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