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The picturesque village of Stanford is one of the Cape’s best kept secrets. Just two hours away from Cape Town, it is fast becoming a favourite weekend getaway and the ideal stop-over en route to Cape Agulhas and De Hoop Nature Reserve.

For sport enthusiasts and eco-adventurers alike there are a number of 4x4 and hiking trails to explore, a choice of golf courses at nearby towns, horse riding and mountain biking among the vineyards, fly fishing in the river and dams, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and much more. Stanford is also well-known for its superb birding.

Take it easy on a river sunset cruise, spot the whales in Walker Bay, enjoy the excellent local wines and sample the best produce from the area at one of the many village eateries or surrounding area. Shop for collectables along the main street and stock up on delicious goodies and fresh produce at the monthly Friday evening and weekly Saturday morning markets. Accommodation ranges from five-star lodges to family-run B&B's and self-catering cottages.

A TASTE OF VILLAGE LIFE

 

The De Hoop Stretton's Stanford Bird Fair

The 9th Annual De Hoop Stretton's Stanford Bird Fair and Photographic Competition is being held from 3rd - 6th October 2013.

For draft programme http://www.stanfordbirdclub.co.za

View Peter Chadwick's amazing selection of photographs on http://photodestination.co.za/photodestination--birding-news-a-articles/372-the-de-hoop-strettons-stanford-bird-fair

 

Embraced by a River

The Klein River is one of the most beautiful stretches of flat water river paddling in South Africa. In summer it is safe, sheltered from the wind and boasts a feast of bird watching. It was chosen by the Hungarian Olympic paddling team as a training ground for 6 weeks due to its lack of current and ideal setting.

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Stanford Food Heroes

16 culinary artisans preserving tradition
“With the plethora of so called natural or organic products on the market, one tends to forget the real taste of original ingredients. Hurrah to these custodians of authentic produce so that we can remember! “
-------- JACQUES PÉPIN

 

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Stanford never looked so good"How did you get that effect on the walls?” customers ask Innes...
Madre's Kitchen in the Vines Let me tell you about Madré’s Kitchen, a farm restaurant with a heart...
Springfontein Wines scoop 5 medals!"Just when we were comfortable with the idea that Springfontein produces great wine…
Sleepy town down south"In Stanford, a Victorian Cape village, you can take it slow and easy, writes Lauren Cohen...
At last ..I have had the perfect lunch At last, after many years of questing, I have had the perfect lunch....
Stanford, Western Cape Situated on the banks of the Klein River, about 1 ½ hours from Cape Town....
On the road again... September 20, 2011. Garth Johnstone. When in Rome...

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