Goose Cottage

Goose Cottage is a charming one-bedroom cottage set in its own large garden in the peaceful Victorian village of Stanford. The tranquility of the garden is complemented by the stunning backdrop of the Klein River Mountains, and the cottage is perfect for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy the countryside.

An open-plan living area leads onto a Balu deck, while the en-suite bedroom leads onto its own patio. Goose Cottage is surrounded by lawns and gardens which extend down to the adjoining stream.

The cottage is within easy walking distance of several top-quality restaurants and architectural treasures in the Heritage Conservation Area. Nearby activities include excellent bird watching, river boating or cruising, wine estates, a micro-brewery, a cheese farm, beaches, whale watching, shark diving, horse riding, 4x4 trailing, and walks in the fynbos and mountains.

Please note that no children, pets and smoking are allowed.

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Reviews

  • "Goose Cottage"

    09 May 2015

    "Lovely, clean and tasteful cottage in a good position in Stanford. Very friendly and helpful owners, with amazing attention to detail."

  • "bliss at goose cottage"

    12 April 2015

    "We spent two nights of quiet bliss at Goose Cottage. The cottage is well appointed,airy and beautifully furnished. The kitchen is well equipped: the toaster for breakfast and the coffee plunger scored full marks. Evenings spent reading and chatting on the stoep were a welcome break from the TV-watching pattern at home.<br /><br />The hosts are helpful and gracious.<br /><br />Stanford is a treasure trove of to-dos and we will definitely be back. <br />"

  • "Excellent"

    25 March 2015

    "Our second stay at Goose Cottage and loved it even more this time as we stayed for two nights. Very relaxed peaceful cottage with a gorgeous stoep to sit and read, watch the stars or the storm passing over. The linen is crisp, the towels are fluffy and the shower is heavenly. Stunning place to stay, we'll definitely be back!"

  • "The lovely goose cottage"

    23 March 2015

    "Judi and Keith are wonderful hosts, the cottage is very nicely decorated and maintained, and the garden is beautiful and private.<span style="line-height: 1.5;">We stayed here on the night of our wedding held in Stanford and really enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the cottage.</span>"

  • "Loved our stay"

    03 March 2015

    "We loved our stay at Goose Cottage! That is one of the best accommodations we've ever been! Great surroundings, very friendly hosts and the beautiful interior made our day! We would love to come back!"

  • "Wonderful"

    15 February 2015

    "<p>We have just spent a marvellous 6 days in the Overberg and the highlight was our accommodation. Goose Cottage was superb. Well-equipped and comfortable in a beautiful setting. Our hosts Judy and Keith were wonderful - unobtrusive but always available for advice and assistance. We will certainly be returning.</p><p></p>"

  • "Wonderful, restful spot!"

    24 December 2014

    "My husband and I stayed here for an oh-too-brief visit in December 2014. What a beautiful setting, and a really lovely and comfortable cottage. We wish we had stayed more than just one night - we would definitely have made use of the braai facilities! Highly recommend this beautiful place!"

  • "Peaceful little cottage"

    24 November 2014

    "We loved our stay at Goose Cottage! It is perfect for a quiet getaway into the countryside for two. The stoep overlooks a beautiful garden and the cottage has all the amenities that you need. Judi and Keith are very welcoming.The cottage is walking distance from the river and main road, where you will find the village shops and restaurants. We will certainly recommend it to our friends."

  • "Beautiful cottage!"

    17 November 2014

    "The cottage is really great and has everything you could need, was clean and inviting. We did not really make use of the self catering as we were in Stanford for a wedding and were out most of the time. Judi and Keith were so welcoming and helpful - will definitely stay again if we are in the area!"

  • "Wonderful!"

    25 October 2014

    "We had a wonderful two nights at Goose Cottage! The cottage is comfortable, very well equipped, and set in the most beautiful tranquil garden. Keith and Judi are such lovely friendly hosts, and gave us great advice on places to see. Thank you for our stay, we will definitely be back!"

  • "Stanford Serenity"

    28 September 2014

    "A delightful stop-over. Beautifully appointed cottage. The garden an unexpected touch of magic, with good birding opportunities and that is always a plus in our book.Thank you Judi and Keith."

  • "Just Perfect"

    26 September 2014

    "Delightful cottage for two. Delightful hosts - friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. Set in magnificent garden and very private. Wouldn't stay anywhere else if and when we visit Stanford again."

  • "Great!"

    26 March 2014

    "Our second time stay for a week. Enjoyed our stay again this time. The Cottage is comfortable and well equipped. Thank you."

  • "Loved it!"

    03 March 2014

    "Goose Cottage was the perfect home away from home during my stay in Stanford. It was cosy, clean, and packed with everything we could need at a very affordable price compared to other establishments nearby. I'll definitely be back."

  • "Peaceful, Serene & Beautiful"

    25 February 2014

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Goose Cottage! What a wonderful, quiet and beautiful experience it was. The hospitality and service was wonderful! Milo was exceptionally cute - we fed him some of our bread and he looked like he wanted to stay with us the night. Hope he is not on any special diet as he ate three slices of parmesan twist bread. The view of your cottage & garden is beautiful and literally took our breath away. We would not hesitate to recommend your place to family and friends that have to pass through stanford. We will be back soon!"

  • "Tranquility"

    27 January 2014

    "Great place to get away from the city noise, absolute peace in beautiful garden. Highly recommended."

  • "Great start to 2014!"

    03 January 2014

    "A picturesque hideaway perfect for a peaceful break.. Judi has certainly thought of everything with all the thoughtful 'extras' and I thoroughly enjoyed the visits from the resident dogs milo and lilypad. Highly recommended!"

  • "Good time"

    17 December 2013

    "I stayed at Goose C for 4 days in Dec 2014. I enjoyed the following: beauty of garden, cottage and village; privacy; silence; security; friendly hosts (and dog, Milo!); quality linen, rusks, towels, soap, literature, etc! I recommend Goose Cottage without any reservations and will definitely visit again."

  • "Great place to escape"

    12 December 2013

    "A great getaway for a couple of days. Very relaxed atmosphere, friendly hosts, beautiful garden and a well-equipped cottage. Recommended!"

  • "For the Perfect and quite get-away"

    02 December 2013

    "This little gem of a cottage is situated perfectly for a nice get-away from the busy city life. Whether you just want to relax in peace and quiet or go outside and explore the town, there is something to do for every personality."

  • "Peace on earth"

    21 November 2013

    "What a lovely cottage! The garden is so peaceful and you feel as though you are on a farm. Thanks so much Judy and Keith for the immaculately kept cottage, we enjoyed our stay immensely."

  • "Quaint quality"

    11 November 2013

    "We recently stayed for two nights at Goose Cottage and was very happy with the package. As students it was very affordable for what we got. The owners really run a great place and think of the small little details. They supply literally everything and the cottage is well equipped. It might not have a swimming pool, jacuzzi or any fancy hotel luxuries but this quaint place packs a punch with its deck, garden and views! We are going back for sure. Thanks."

  • "Great accommodation"

    21 October 2013

    "Ons was aangenaam verras met ons verblyf by Goose Cottage Keith en Judi se gasvryheid en die aandag aan klein detail was in alles sigbaar. 'n Regte juweel van 'n plekkie. Ons sal weer terug gaan!"

  • "We had a lovely time"

    14 October 2013

    "We had a lovely time at Goose Cottage. Atmosphere there is calm and relaxing.However, if we did stay longer, we would have missed having a TV set and a microwave oven. Judi and Keith are splendid people."

  • "A gem in Stanford"

    24 September 2013

    "Keith and Judi have thought of just about everything when they equipped this delightful little cottage. They are truly hospitable and leave no stone unturned to make your stay as convenient as possible. Goose Cottage is truly a sanctuary for tired city souls. We were very reluctant to leave when we had to."

  • "Excellent time"

    20 August 2013

    "We had an excellent time."

  • "What a lovely place to hide from the world!"

    18 June 2013

    "Goose Cottage is exactly what the doctor ordered! Hidden away so that you feel isolated, but within walking distance of the Main Road, we spent a great few days just relaxing, browsing the antique stores and having some quality time alone. The call of the fish eagle in the background was a bonus!"

  • "Peaceful and picturesque"

    03 June 2013

    "A lovely tucked away cottage with cozy and clean amenities, tastefully decorated and perfectly kept. Helpful and friendly hosts who have thought of everything. An absolute pleasure."

  • "Serene spot"

    27 May 2013

    "We loved the peace and quiet. In fact it is a serene spot. The little personal touches made it even more special - flowers, lovely towels, beautiful soaps, sewing kit, coffee and great reads. We stay in self catering often and this was a highlight. We liked the fact that there was no TV too as the view was amazing! Thank you"

  • "Relaxing stay"

    20 May 2013

    "We really enjoyed the peace and quiet and had a hard time leaving Judy and Keith behind on Sunday morning. Read all about our experience at www.cpasquelene.wordpress.com"

  • "Grand and splendid"

    02 April 2013

    "Peace under the mountains and among the trees, privacy."

  • "Really nice time"

    25 March 2013

    "Had a really nice time with friendly help. Will visit again."

  • "Enjoyed it"

    06 February 2013

    "I enjoyed my stay and was so relaxed when i left will certainly be back soon. Very very nice place and friendly people."

  • "Nice"

    15 November 2012

    "Loved it, but would like a bigger fridge for the kitchen. Otherwise everything else was perfect."

  • "Wonderful place"

    09 October 2012

    "Goose Cottage is a beautiful cosy cottage. We enjoyed our stay!"

  • "Goose Cottage stay"

    09 July 2012

    "Myself and Melissa had a truely relaxing, friendly and warm stay at the Goose Cottage. Lovely house and garden. Private and cozy. Will certainley visit Goose Cottage again."

  • "Great"

    08 May 2012

    "We spent 3 nights and 4 days at Goose Cottage in celebration of our 35th wedding anniversary. We immediately fell in love with the cottage on our arrival there. Its so perfectly situated adding privacy and tranquility to the stay. The country garden was lovely and we really appreciated the personal touches the hosts had placed in the cottage i.e. flowers, fruit, lovely home made soap and good coffee. Having no TV was great as we were able to take in the sounds of nature and re-charge away from the stress a busy life. We'll definitely return again. Thank you to the hosts Keith & Judi."

  • "Good for the Goose"

    16 April 2012

    "Goose Cottage was a joy to visit. The small, modest sand road belies the deeper, sprawling expanse of beautifully kept garden at the back of the property where Goose Cottage is securely nestled. The cottage itself is the most cleverly stocked self-catering I have ever seen. There is everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. I would certainly recommend the cottage to any would-be visitors to Stanford."

  • "Good goosebumps"

    10 April 2012

    "Goose Cottage was a joy to visit. The small, modest sand road belies the deeper, sprawling expanse of beautifully kept garden at the back of the property where Goose Cottage is securely nestled. The cottage itself is the most-cleverly stocked self-catering I have ever seen. There is everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. I would certainly recommend the cottage to any would-be visitors to Stanford."

  • "Absolutely lovely"

    28 February 2012

    "We had a lovely stay in this beautiful tranquil cottage with its lovely garden. The owners are very friendly and the cottage was very clean and beautifully decorated. Pity we were only there for one night. Would have loved to stay longer."

  • "The way to relax!"

    30 January 2012

    "We had a lovely stay at Goose Cottage. Our hosts thought of every small detail and made our visit a wonderful memorable one. We hope to return soon to the beautiful town and friendly people!"

  • "Wedding stayover"

    05 December 2011

    "Lovely, quiet cottage in the most idyllic garden setting. We found the cottage in perfect order, with all the necessary amenities needed for a quiet weekend away. We’d definitely stay there again in future."

  • "Perfect"

    02 November 2011

    "It is a fantastic cottage which is thoughtfully appointed and looks out onto a wonderful garden. Highly recommended."

  • "Enjoyable"

    17 October 2011

    "We enjoyed every moment. Very sad that we had to leave this amazing place. The garden definitely helps that feeling along of breaking away from the big city life. Can't wait to go back!"

  • "Beautiful cottage"

    10 October 2011

    "We had a lovely time at Goose Cottage. The cottage is very well-equipped and the garden is beautiful. It is close to everything, yet very private and peaceful. The beautiful flowers, fruit and homemade rusks made us feel even more welcome. Next time we're definitely staying longer!"

  • "Wonderful"

    26 September 2011

    "What a wonderful weekend. The most lovely, romantic cottage with beautiful garden and mountain view. We can't wait to return. Thank you so much."

  • "Cozy"

    11 July 2011

    "A weekend well deserved. The serenity it offers is amazing. Stylish and very earthy. A must for modern and contemporary individuals."

  • "Great getaway!"

    27 June 2011

    "Fabulous little cottage and highly recommended getaway. A must for a romantic winter weekend."

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