Blue Gum Country Estate

Blue Gum Country Estate is a 52-hectare estate located 13 km from the town of Stanford and 30 km from Hermanus. It comprises 3 hectares of vineyards, 40 hectares of grazing pastures, approximately 1 km of river frontage, 10 hectares of mountain fynbos, and a one hectare olive grove.

Facilities at Blue Gum include a 28-bed lodge, a wedding venue for 100 people, an upmarket dining room with adjoining wine cellar, extensive and sunny breakfast and lunch dining area with views over the vineyards and pastures, an intimate country-style bar, lounge with fireplace, covered sundowner deck overlooking extensive gardens and a natural spring, a sunny conservatory, and a boardroom for 12-20 delegates with a view over the vineyards and dam.

The rooms are configured as eight twins and four doubles, each with selected satellite channels, minibar facilities, direct dial telephones, and digital safes, and decorated in either an English country or African Colonial style. Seven of the 12 rooms have fireplaces and all rooms have separate bath and shower facilities. Each room also has a private verandah with either views over the gardens or vineyards, or up towards the mountains.

Blue Gum Country Estate is hidden in the valley that ascends towards the small town of Stanford, just outside Hermanus. The estate is a working wine farm and developing vineyard. This magnificent 130 acre piece of paradise is perfect for those seeking an alternative route and destination to the garden route or a relaxing break from the city. The delightful estate, nestled among ancient Blue Gum trees, overlooks the leafy banks of the Klein Rivier and encourages guests to relax in tranquil beauty and endless luxury.

Blue Gum Country Estate is synonymous with an unforgettable food experience. A sumptuous cold buffet and traditional hot English breakfasts are served daily, and the evening three-course gourmet meals are served by candlelight in the elegant dining room.

Weddings at Blue Gum are tailor-made to suit the individual couple. Summer weddings under the blue gum tree overlooking the pond and vineyards are always a favourite, although winter weddings are proving to run a very close second for brides who prefer a wedding by the fireside along with red wine and delicious, hearty winter food. The Blue Gum restaurant caters for the smaller more intimate wedding of up to 100 guests.

Blue Gum is also the perfect conference retreat. The lodge offers a private conference room with views overlooking the valley and vineyards. Our conference facility can hold up to 12 delegates, however larger conferences can be arranged. Blue Gum is great for brainstorming as it offers a relaxed atmosphere to promote creative ideas and clear thinking. There are many activities on and around the estate which are great for team building exercises, such as paintball, quad biking, kayaking, boat-based whale-watching and much more.