Blue Gum Country Estate — Hotel in Overstrand Local Municipality

We had the most wonderful two night stay at Blue Gum. We were extremely lucky to be upgraded to the Honeymoon Suite in the Farmhouse Rooms which has stunning views over the valley, a fireplace in the suite (which we made use of both nights !) and a lovely bathtub in the room. The staff at Blue Gum without exception are warm, friendly and helpful - one feels very much at home from the outset. The position of the Estate is just perfect with different dramatic views in every direction - my favourite is the mountain immediately above the estate which at the moment is covered in autumn fynbos and huge blooming protea bushes. Blue Gum has a 1km trail up the hillside to a magnificent lookout point which is perfect for sundowners at sunset or an early morning walk before the delicious buffet breakfast. There is also a 5km trail around the estate designed for families and younger children with wonderful surprise "destinations" en route that kids would just love - it is so well thought out and executed. We had previously visited Blue Gum 5 years ago for a huge family weekend gathering for my Mom's 80th birthday and visiting again brought back happy memories of that very successful birthday celebration. We enjoyed the Sunday lunch buffet on our arrival in the Cafe which is open to the public and everyone seemed to be enjoying their lunch in the wonderful autumn sunshine. They kindly prepared a special fish main for my husband who doesnt eat meat but I loved the chicken curry and the homemade tomato soup garnished with toasted seeds was one of tastiest tomato soups I've ever had The daily buffer breakfast is also so delicious - particularly loved the French toast and the muesli pie ! We wont leave it so long before visiting Blue Gum again. ps we also enjoyed visiting the village of Stanford which is just a short drive away, the Klein Rivier and adjacent lagoon pps the swimming pool is also wonderful with stunning views and...

Blue Gum Country Estate is by far the best family (including dog) accommodation and experience we have had in the Sandford area. It's nestled in nature, peace and tranquility with every amenity you could wish for. The staff are friendly and helpful. A play ground, and pool for summer, tennis courts, little library for story reading and more. The restaurant provides delicious food, some of which we were even able to enjoy delivered ready made to our cottage! There are beautiful fynbos walks and starry skies. The estate is geared for family, so while you have every comfort, the lodgings and furnishings are robust, ready for kids and dogs etc, which is amazing because you can relax and enjoy and not feel you need to apologize because your little ones used every towel in the house making a bed for their fluffy toys! If you are uncomfortable with a farm stay (brown water from the taps) or getting your car, kids and dog muddy and being patient with some of the insignificant quirks of what comes with that - then this is...

We stayed in the villa at Blue Gum. A beautiful, very spacious house at the top of the hill, looking over the valley on the one side and up at the mountain on the other. We enjoyed multiple chill areas, depending on where the sun was at the time of day. ||||We had friends and kids with us. Our five year old boy loved catching frogs and fish with his hand net in the ponds around reception. Our eight year old girl enjoyed playing tennis and lying by the pool while the boys and men went bundubashing down to the river where we saw some bushbuck and plenty of exciting animal spoor (clawless otters, porcupines, smaller bokkies and what must have been caracal). ||||Anton, our host, was a legend. He went out of his way to make sure all of the activities were in order for us and the kids. ||||The house is perfect for entertaining and chilling, so that is what we did. ||||Thanks...