40 On Longmarket

• Property TypeHouse
• Guests2
• Bedrooms1
• Bathrooms1
• Minimum Stay1-2 Nights

40 On Longmarket is a highly recommended property for self catering in Stanford for up to 2 guests visiting the Cape Overberg region.

About 40 On Longmarket

40 On Longmarket is an authentic Stanford cottage that has been sensitively renovated to replicate the original exterior aspect. Stanford nestles in the Cape Overberg in the quiet space between the Kleinrivier Mountains and the meandering Klein River.

Self Catering Accommodation

40 On Longmarket is a holiday home offering accommodation in Stanford that has had interior walls removed and the ceiling opened to create a double volume airy, light space.

The cottage is furnished with a Queen-size extra length bed and the en-suite bathroom, is set on one side of the open plan room. There is adequate hanging and drawer space with a built-in power bank for electrical equipment.

The bathroom is fitted with a large walk in shower with a luxurious shower head. There is generous storage space for personal bathroom belongings and a large mirror over the basin. Linens are of excellent quality, with high thread count and thick towels.

A central seating space is furnished with over-stuffed Art Deco chairs, with a wood burning stove to keep the cottage cosy on a chilly night. The dining table is created out of recycled wood, glass and steel, it has 4 very comfortable leather chairs, inviting extended visits around the table.

A small but adequate kitchen is equipped with Smeg gas/electric stove and Smeg fridge/freezer. It is fully equipped with all necessary appliances and utensils, including microwave.

Sliding doors open onto a covered veranda that looks onto a lovely indigenous garden, water feature and fantastic mountain views. Handcrafted Adirondack chairs provide comfortable seating, with a built in braai set to one side. A cottage garden has been planted with herbs for guests to use.

Doors and windows have been fitted with American shutters, allowing for air flow, and security. Covered off street parking provided behind lockable sliding gate.

The Area

Art galleries and antique shops invite the casual browser, and mouth-watering fare in cafes, pubs, restaurants and at the local cheese farm entice the senses. The mountain, fynbos, the river and the coastline attract a fascinating diversity of birdlife.

Hikers and mountain bikers can choose coastal or mountain routes, or merely amble along the village Wandelpad. Paddlers can escape to the solitude and silence of the river. Slow down your pace and let Stanford embrace you!