Mosaic Farm, Stanford, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)28 313-2814, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 313-2811, Mobile: +27 (0)82 825-3211
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Conferences » South Africa Fishing Lodges » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Hotels » South Africa Self Catering » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: Discover Mosaic Farm, a place of exquisite beauty, a touch of heaven on earth colored by wildflowers, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the lagoon, ancient milkwood thickets, and the majestic Overberg Mountains. We warmly welcome you to our luxury lodge with African simplicity, superb cuisine and activities to embrace the natural wonders of the Cape Whale Coast. Two hours from Cape Town, Mosaics 2300 acres expand from the Hermanus Lagoon to the secluded Walker Bay Beach, the best place in the world for whale-watching. Join us for unforgettable encounters with 40-ton Southern Right Whales, other marine life, magnificent flora, birds, lagoon wetlands, pristine beaches and an ancient archeological cave. Enjoy kayaking, hiking and guided bird-watching, or savor the wines from our local regions. Mosaic Farm, stitched onto the edge of the lagoon, is a world that captures the quietude that is the essence of Africa. You will be captivated by the seeming remoteness, the abundant bird life and the unique flora that is literally laid out on a plate for you as you step out of the door. Jane Dunn ACCOMMODATIONLAGOON LODGE - Dinner Bed & Breakfast Luxury with African simplicity: Woven into an ancient milkwood grove on the lagoon edge, our lodge provides ultimate privacy and service for only ten guests. Built with safari-style thatch, canvas and stone, each two-person chalet has luxurious beds under netting, a large romantic tub, private outdoor shower and wooden deck with exquisite mountain and lagoon views. Follow the boardwalks through the trees to an open-air lapa, where meals and drinks are served by a fireplace that will warm your soul. Unwind in our spa pool overlooking a bird sanctuary with the lagoon and mountains as a spectacular backdrop. After a full day of adventure, witness the exquisite colors of the sun setting and the star-filled South African sky. Your stay is inclusive of an arrival drink, 3 course dinner, full breakfast, homemade pastries and treats with coffee and tea, birding activities, kayaking and sundown excursions. DUMINY COTTAGE - Self Catering Surrounded by milkwood trees, fynbos gardens, and abundant birdlife, the Duminy Cottage is perfect for families. It is in the activity area by the Mosaic Manor and next door to a vibrant youth camp. Make yourself at home with beautiful natural finishes, stone mosaics and granite counters. Enjoy magnificent mountain and lagoon views from our double volume living/dining/kitchen space and large upper deck. Relax in front of the wood-burning stove or outdoor braai. Sleeps 9 with 2 en-suite bedrooms and a huge loft with a separate bathroom. One bedroom is wheelchair accessible. Meals are available upon request. DUMINCHIE COTTAGE - Self Catering Surrounded by milkwood trees and fynbos gardens, the Duminchie Cottage is perfect for a couple and 1-2 children. It is in the activity area by the Mosaic Manor, and next door to a vibrant youth camp. This quaint one-bedroom/one-bath cottage is one of the original stone farm buildings, fully renovated. It has a small efficiency kitchen, dining area, fireplace, small loft, covered patio and magnificent mountain and lagoon views. Sleeps 2 adults and 1-2 children. Meals are available upon request. CONFERENCES & WEDDINGSMOSAIC MANOR (Historic 1892 Spookhuis) New in 2008, is the opening of our Mosaic Manor, the 1892 Spookhuis. Completely built of limestone blocks in 1892, by the granddaughter of land baron Duncan McFarlane, the Spookhuis is a local landmark and legend in South African history. An historic restoration has transformed this enchanting home back to its original grandeur. It has a large board room with high tech conferencing equipment, lovely dining rooms, out door patio, an elaborate library and wine cellar. ACITVITIES & ATTRACTIONSActivities at MOSAIC FARM Bird watching with our trained guides Whale watching Kayaking Hiking Fly-fishing Sundown and excursions in an open-air vehicle Outdoor massage therapy by arrangement Fynbos gardens Activities in the Area Beach excursions Boat based whale watching Cage diving with Great White Sharks Klipgat Archeological Cave-Middle Stone Age Wine tasting in the Hemel-In-Aarde Wine Valley and Walker Bay Wine Region Cape Agulhas, southern point of Africa Small Aircraft coastal trips Horse-back riding Paragliding |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town Take the N2 past the airport to Somerset West. Option 1: Take the R44 South, along the coast and turn onto the R43 to Hermanus. Option 2: Follow the N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass and Houwhoek Pass and turn onto the R43 to Hermanus Drive through Hermanus to Stanford and turn right onto Queen Victoria Street. Drive 0.9 km and turn left onto Moore Street. Drive 0.4 km to the stop sign. Continue straight through this intersection onto the dirt road for 9.8 km to the Mosaic Farm Reception (Note: once you reach the end of the horse paddock, the road to Mosaic splits to the right). From the Garden Route Follow the N2, 10 km past Riviersonderend and take the R326 to Stanford. At the stop sign at Stanford, continue straight through this intersection onto Queen Victoria Street. Drive 0.9 km and turn left onto Moore Street. Drive 0.4 km to the stop sign. Continue straight through this intersection onto the dirt road for 9.8 km to the Mosaic Farm Reception (Note: once you reach the end of the horse paddock, the road to Mosaic splits to the right). |
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