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About Coot Club Boathouses

Wake up to uninterrupted views of the Hermanus lagoon and across to the magnificent Maanschynkop mountains at Coot Club – a nature lover's paradise found on a spit in the midst of a milkwood forest, and bordered by the Walker Bay Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. The two recently-built Coot Club Boathouses, Port and Starboard, feature a modern yet understated design with an underlying nautical theme and contemporary architecture.

Each Boathouse is designed to blend seamlessly into its surroundings and in accordance with Stanford’s regulations, which only increases the quaint, charming factor. Both Boathouses offer an open-plan living area that flows effortlessly into the surrounding fynbos, a toasty wood-burning fireplace, and a comprehensive kitchen. The Starboard Boathouse comprises two bedrooms, while the Port Boathouse is suited to larger parties with three bedrooms.


Coot Club Boathouses Setting

Located just beyond the quaint riverside village of Stanford in the Overberg region, this escape promises peace and serenity. Whether guests wish to sit back, relax, and watch the birds go by, or enjoy all the activities on offer, Coot Club offers the best of both worlds. For those interested in activities, there is plenty on offer - slip into the lagoon for a refreshing paddle, or try SUPing, sailing, and kayaking.

If water-based activities aren’t of interest, embrace the exquisite natural surroundings on offer with a guided, or self-guided, nature walk, a visit to Walker Bay Beach, bird watching, or taking part in lawn games. Between July and December, don’t forget to look for southern right whales - as Walker Bay is a Marine Protected Area, they come much closer to shore.

Check out the other accommodation offering at Coot Club: Coot Club Stone Cottages.

Activities

Beach Excursion

Beach Excursion

Nature Walks

Nature Walks

Quad Biking

Fat Biking

Fat Biking

Sup & Sail

Sup & Sail

Kayak

Kayak

Birding & Wildlife

Birding & Wildlife

Reviews

We Loved it All

We loved, loved our stay at the boathouses. They are so cool and so modern. The interior decor is so stunning, we couldn’t get over it. The activities and the views are everything we needed for our getaway.

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D. Leon

Perfect Getaway Destination

The boathouses are perfect for a family getaway. They are spacious and very comfortable. We had an amazing time with my family and we loved waking up to the beautiful mountain views.

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Q. Ntanga

Highly recommend

Our whole experience from booking to check-out was absolutely amazing! Chris and Ella at Coot club were literally the BEST hosts we have ever encountered. So gracious and friendly and going the extra mile to make my husband’s birthday extra special! The food was exceptional. The staff was so helpful and friendly Charles and Ben was such a treat on our trip to see the beached whale at Walker Bay.The boathouse was absolutely stunning. Can highly recommend The Coot Club.

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M. Scholtz

Location

723 Wortelgat Road, Klein Rivier Lagoon, Stanford, 7210

How to get there

Cape Town Get on N2 from Newmarket St 3 min (1.4 km) Head southeast on Darling St toward Parade St 160 m Turn left onto Castle St 240 m Use the middle lane to turn right onto Newmarket St 550 m Use the left lane to merge onto N2 via the ramp to Somerset/Muizenberg 500 m Follow N2 to Hoop St/R316 in Caledon 1 hr 19 min (111 km) Merge onto N2 3.2 km Keep left at the fork to stay on N2, follow signs for ? N2/Cape Town International Airport/Somerset W 108 km Follow R316, R326 and Wortelgat Rd to your destination 54 min (63.2 km) Turn right onto Hoop St/R316 Continue to follow R316 1.7 km Continue onto Chavonnes Way 350 m Continue onto R316 27.2 km Turn right onto R326 23.2 km Continue straight onto Queen Victoria St 19 m Turn left onto Daneel St 450 m Continue onto De Bruyn St 750 m Turn left onto Wortelgat Rd 9.0 km Turn right Destination will be on the right sign for the 1892 Spookhuis. Stay to the right of the "V" in the road. Continue to the parking area and park your car. Walk under the trees to the 1892 Spookhuis for checkin. FROM THE GARDEN ROUTE: South Cape DC Take Church St to R62 13 min (15.3 km) Head northeast 4.6 km Turn left 2.2 km Continue onto Church St 8.5 km Continue on R62. Take N2 to Queen Victoria St 3 hr 29 min (328 km) Turn left onto R62 89.2 km Turn left to stay on R62 77.4 km Turn left onto R324 17.2 km Turn right to stay on R324 15.3 km Turn right onto N2 78.7 km Turn left onto R326 50.5 km Take Wortelgat Rd to your destination follow the sign for the 1892 Spookhuis. Stay to the right of the "V" in the road. Continue to the parking area and park your car. Walk under the trees to the 1892 Spookhuis for checkin.

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