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An African Story

The owners of Oak Grove Farm tell their African Story

We have always loved the Overberg because of its nature and its people.  After a long search we finally came across Oak Grove Farm and it was spectacularly beautiful, but also pretty abandoned.  However, it certainly was the right choice, with its stunning views stretching all the way to the Hermanus Lagoon and its proximity to Stanford.  For us it is the best place on earth... more

Accommodation

Rooibos House Luxury Self Catering Accommodation

Rooibos House is at the heart of OAK GROVE FARM. It is a newly built luxury house. Reclaimed building materials were used throughout to give the house its lovely atmosphere. Each of the 4 bedrooms sleeps two people and ... more

Water Lily Studio - Romantic Hide Away in Stanford in The Overberg

Water Lily Studio is a romantic, double storey apartment, filled with light as well as having one of the most stunning views of the farm ... more

Flower House Self Catering Cottage in Stanford in The Overberg

Flower House is a timeless renovated cottage, once used by flower workers. It provides a cosy hideaway for people who want to get away from the hurly burly of life ... more

Where nature, peace and tranquility meet... Oak Grove Farm in the Stanford Valley in the Overberg

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1   Link   Brunia Walker Bay Wines
Cold Mountain Vineyards, home to Brunia Wines, is situated high on "Die Koue Berge" 20km East South East of Stanford on the Elim/Sandies Glen gravel road. The owner Willie and Annetia du Preez bought the farm in 2004 and development commenced in 2005 and erected a farmstead as well as establishing 11.7ha Sauvignon Blanc, 1.7ha Shiraz & 1.2ha Semillon. Together with its cool maritime climate and granite eroded soils, the farm makes use of this special terroir for growing grapes to produce our wines.
2   Link   Vaalvlei Wine
Vaalvlei farm, 9km north-east of Stanford is owned and worked by the Terblanche family. The 3ha vineyard is planted on "koffieklip" and sandstone soils and the proximity fo Walker Bay can also be observed in our wines. Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz grapes are produced here in this new and exciting wine producing area and are used to make handcrafted wines. The entrance of Vaalvlei Farm is left opposite our main entrance gate.
3   Link   Constantia Wine Route
Constantia is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa.
4   Link   Swartland Wine Route
Close enough to get to, yet far enough to get away….Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and discover one of the wine gems of the country – the Swartland Santam Wine Route.
5   Link   Durbanville Wine Routes
Nestled in the Tygerberg Hills, a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. With its hectares of flourishing vineyards, award winning wines and hospitable atmosphere, this wine route is fast becoming the Cape’s destination of choice.
6   Link   Wine Country
The toast of the Cape Winelands
7   Link   Stellenbosch Wine Route
Stellenbosch and its Wine Routes
8   Link   Overberg Wine
What better way to explore an area than through good food, great wine and fun company? When it comes to the Overberg, the spectacular scenery, gentle, rural pace of life and the warm welcome are the unexpected bonus.
9   Link   Quoin Rock Winery - Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch
Quoin Rock Wine Farm is a 158 hectare piece of land that lies on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the premier wine producing region of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
10   Link   First Sighting Wines - Between Elim and Cape Agulhas
Inspired by the maps of the 15th Century mariners, which have every coastal nuance described and labelled, a group of friends (all enthusiastic wine lovers) decided they were going to embark on an adventure of their own - to make their own wine. Using these ancient maps they sought out a location to plant their vineyards based on their proximity to the sea.
11   Link   The Berrio Wines - Bredasdorp
The making of The Berrio Wines started as an icon wine making project with three ingredients: Francis Pratt (winegrower), Bruce Jack (Flagstone winemaker) and a very special corner of the universe, Elim.
12   Link   Zoetendal Wines - Elim
A tradition of pride and excellence forms the foundation for the inspirational wines created by Johan de Kock at this boutique cellar, Zoetendal Wines. Throw into that a hefty helping of passion and grounded friendliness so common in the Strandveld, and the result is an exquisite range of wines, whose elegance is set to captivate palates worldwide.
13   Link   Raka Wines - Caledon
The Raka brand was named after Piet Dreyer's black fishing vessel. Piet's first love has always been the sea. For some 36 years he braved the storms and challenges of the coast, ever in search of the best catch. It is with this same passion that the Dreyer family now pursue the art of winemaking. With the rich blessing of earth and elements, the help of a dedicated workforce, the enthusiasm of winemaker Josef Dreyer and the advantages of a modern gravity flow cellar, Piet Dreyer produces his award-winning Raka wines.
14   Link   Sumaridge Estate Wines - Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
At Sumaridge, each cultivar has its own specifically chosen site. Our vineyard management respects and works in harmony with natural assets that include a superb array of flora and fauna. The perfect marriage of exceptional location, climate and soil, coupled with expert wine crafting, gives birth to signature wines that are distinctively elegant, ample in body and complex in flavour.
15   Link   Creation Wines - Walker Bay
The story of Creation Wines is as old as the hills – dating back to when Mother Nature created South Africa’s beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and bestowed upon it exceptional wine growing conditions.
16   Link   Bouchard Finlayson - A Boutique Winery, Hermanus
Established in 1989, Bouchard Finlayson is a boutique winery dedicated to the making of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines of outstanding quality.
17   Link   Black Oystercatcher - Boutique Wines, Elim
The Black Oystercatcher Cellar and Tasting room is a fabulous venue for events such as seminars, weddings, and private functions.

See What Our Guests Have To Say

We enjoyed our stay incredibly much and will not hesitate to come and stay there again! It was homely and very warm! Thank you very much!
Heidi burmeister-Nel, Namibia
Rooibos House

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Activities
  • Bird watching
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • White shark cage diving
  • River boat cruises
  • Wine farms
Contact Us

Papiesvlei Rd
off the R326
Stanford

Rooibos House
EMAIL US

Thomas Hendriksen
(English, Deutsch, Nederlands)
+31 6 5320 2625
Stuart Findlay
(English)
+ 44 7801525217

Flower House
Water Lily

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Trish Hawks
082 091 3914

Dave Hawks
072 519 1238

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Oak Grove Farm situated in Stanford Valley, Overberg Hermanus