Located 7.4 km from Long Tom Monument, 13 km from Woodbush Forest and 15 km from Woodbush Forest Reserve, Stanford Lake lodge provides accommodation situated in Haenertsburg. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. All units are fitted with a private bathroom and kettle, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with garden views. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haenertsburg, like cycling, fishing and canoeing. Barbecue facilities are available at the guest house, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve is 27 km from Stanford Lake lodge, while Agatha Forest Reserve is 49 km away. Polokwane International Airport is 61 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Donald
    South Africa South Africa
    The scenery was beautiful, the air was so refreshing. It was really an awesome experience being at Stanford
  • Cassady
    South Africa South Africa
    Incredible hosts, we were upgraded to the cabins for no extra cost and it was a wonderful experience with exceptional views and comfortable rooms.
  • Mogobu
    South Africa South Africa
    It was a homely feeling and comfortable. Every facility we needed was there 😊
  • Derrick
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful well kept property and accommodation, friendly staff willing to go out of their way to help and make us comfortable during our stay
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location! Seemingly safe and quiet with great scenery.
  • Bigboy
    South Africa South Africa
    It is a well equipped fully furnished cottage, ideal for a self catering family stay.
  • Livhuwani
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location excellent and peaceful. Lake , view and gardens. Birds and quiet surrounded by nature
  • Albert
    South Africa South Africa
    The lake view and water fall are breathtaking. I will definitely come back again to relax with my family.
  • Maleka
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a perfect stay and everything about the place was exceptionally beautiful. The mountain scenery captured my heart and had a great adventure in the indigenous Forest, which reminded me of a hiking trip I took with friends in the Wolkberg.We...
  • Auto
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was excellent. We had fun at the lake. The staff was very helpfull. We got a flat tyre(no fault of Standford Lake) and we where only woman, I called Gavin and he made arrangements for someone to assist us right away. Willy assisted...

Managed by Gavin Stanford

Company review score: 8.8Based on 61 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Right at your doorstep, the 17 hectare Stanford Lake, whose waterfall feeds the spectacular Ebenezer Dam, has trout and bass to test your fly fishing skills. The lodges are situated on a 127 hectare farm with surrounding areas neighboring the Ebeneezer dam, providing an abundant area of vast exciting trails of exploration for any avid mountain biker or hiker. There is also an indigenous area of over 30 hectares which is filled with different species indigenous trees which habitat vast species of birds and plants, making it the perfect destination for any plant or bird enthusiast.

Property information

"Stanford Farm" The headlines of two 1941 Limpopo Province newspaper reports read “Big-Game Hunter Drowned in a dam” and TRAGIC ACCIDENT AT “STANFORD’S LAKE”. Seventy-year old Harley Daly Maurice Stanford died in his own lake on the 8th of January 1941. He built it because he loved fishing. He died in it because he loved fishing. Eric, Harley's grandson, then moved with his wife to start a law practice in White River The farm then became a yearly holiday destination. A year after Eric died, his wife Andree' permanently moved to the farm. At that time, Colleen was the only child who lived on the farm as Eric's other daughter, Joan, had moved to Australia and his son Gavin lived in Cape Town. Colleen, Harley’s granddaughter, who still lives on the farm offers foot massages, reiki and more at The Growth Centre Harley’s grandson Gavin, his wife Jady and their two children moved up to the farm from Cape Town in 2000. There were opportunities in Tourism and Gavin decided to do a course on ‘building log cabins’. He finished the course and set out to build the cabins. Gavin now runs "Stanford Lake Lodge".

Neighbourhood information

Farming and tourism are the main economic activities on "The Mountain" as it is called by the locals; Haenertsburg is in mountainous terrain. The Iron Crown is a well-known landmark. Frequent mists and relatively high rainfall have created a lush vegetation with afromontane forest patches occupying the kloofs (gullies) which dot the rolling grasslands and surrounding mountains. The scenic beauty of the Haenertsburg area attracts many tourists. It is a favoured spot for cycling, biking and fishing. Sailing and other watersport take place on nearby Ebenezer Dam. The steepest mountain pass in South Africa, the Magoebaskloof pass, leads one down from the Highveld of the Haenertsburg area to the Lowveld adjoining the Kruger National Park, falling approximately 600m in altitude in less than 7 km travelled. The town was established in 1886 with the discovery of gold by Carl Ferdinand Haenert .

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stanford Lake lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

General

  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Foot massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Stanford Lake lodge

  • The prices at Stanford Lake lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Stanford Lake lodge include:

    • Chalet
    • Bungalow
  • Check-in at Stanford Lake lodge is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Stanford Lake lodge is 2.9 miles from the centre of Haenertsburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Stanford Lake lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Foot massage
    • Walking tours