Nothing. This was massive value for money.

This is a food destination and a country cottage dream. From the expansive views of fields, mountains and forest, to the sound of a rushing river, the place welcomes you with ease. The manor house and the room we stayed in were both tastefully decorated. The room was large with a very large bed. The fireplace in each room is a very nice touch - with enough wood to keep it burning all through the stay. It was winter, and the rain on the tin roof was novel, while the extra outdoor shower was a fun fresh experience in the morning and in the rain as well. It was the perfect place for my wife and I to unplug and reconnect. Although there is wifi and phone signal, the atmosphere did not lend itself to wanting to reach beyond the present circumstances. The food at the Manor House is seriously exceptional. I would say it's worth staying over just to have the meals. Be warned the dinner portions are massive! Maybe skip lunch so that you can have as much of the dinner as possible. Breakfast was also really good. Tasteful, like everything else.

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful setting and lovely accommodation. Staff are exceptional and ensure that you are comfortable at all times. Food at the Manor House is delicious. A lovely stay. Highly recommended

Stayed in July 2025

All the arty detail

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful location and the restaurant was really good.

Stayed in February 2025

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Such a beautiful location, tranquil ! We especially loved swimming in the dam. Great for mountain biking and walking. Food was outstanding and value for money.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were fantastic. They quickly helped us change to another room which we didn’t book. The food at the restaurant was delicious and again the staff were great. The lodge has beautiful grounds. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated.

Stayed in May 2025

Food in the restaurant, the friendly staff and the well maintained grounds. Great overall hospitality.

Stayed in April 2025

no hooks to hang towels at sauna area no shower no water in plunge bath sauna nit clean and ready at times

nature

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful and historic hotel with amazing views, wonderful food and a great staff. The cabin was quite comfortable, the pool and garden area was beautiful, and the lodge had plenty of areas inside and out to sit and enjoy the view.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful place to stay and the restaurant was exceptional. Pool and gardens very pretty and well maintained. Our shower drain was blocked which was disappointing as it made the shower unusable

Stayed in February 2025

Daniel was great at making us feel welcome

Stayed in March 2025

Great food. Great place and great staff.

Stayed in March 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Stanford Valley Lodge with our family. The bungalows are beautiful, offering breathtaking views of the mountains. The entire estate is stunning, with a fantastic pool that is truly family-friendly. A special highlight of our stay was the Manor House restaurant, which we visited every evening – the food was simply outstanding! But what truly sets Stanford Valley Lodge apart is the warmth and kindness of the people who work there. Everyone made us feel so welcome, and we’d like to give a special mention to Varda at reception, who was incredibly helpful and made our stay even more memorable. We can highly recommend Stanford Valley Lodge to anyone looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and hospitable getaway. We will definitely be back!

Stayed in February 2025

Country lodge with nice cottage type rooms, good restaurant, beautiful pool area

Stayed in February 2025

Peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. Attentive hosts. Great facilities. Great mountain biking trails.

Stayed in March 2025

Fan a bit noisy

Lovely location

Stayed in March 2025

Air conditioning would have been nice although there was a fan and you could open lots of windows. The trip across the lawn to the accommodation from reception would not be suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Set in the countryside just outside Stanford, with beautiful views across to the mountains beyond. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Nice swimming pool in the grounds. All the staff were lovely and very helpful. Dinner was exceptional - beautifully cooked and full of flavour. Breakfast was good too.

Stayed in February 2025

Couldn’t recommend more highly - the rooms, the staff, the spa, the pool, the restaurant, the views were all amazing. The team have created an incredible experience

Stayed in February 2025

Fantastic friendly staff, the common areas are beautiful. The concept of the accomodation is quite rustic and simplistic.

Stayed in February 2025

The restaurant was incredible- one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the cape

Stayed in January 2025

Best stay in South Africa! We will definitely come back. It the combination of the beautiful, peaceful location, the excellent friendly staff, the delicious restaurant, the sunset from the mountain close by and let’s not forget about the beautiful swimming pool with super comfortable sun beds! We literally did not want to leave. It’s just perfect! Thanks team this is what hospitality is about!

Stayed in February 2025

Stunning views, beautiful nature in every direction and great hikes. Stylish decor in all the public areas and restaurant. Great spa with top notch treatments. Friendly & welcoming team of staff who were always happy to provide the very best service. I mustn’t forget to mention the classy pool area.

Stayed in February 2025

Great restaurant. Authentic rooms, estate and ambience.

Stayed in January 2025

Loved the peace and quiet

Stayed in January 2025