Coot Club

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

Overview

Coot Club is home to an eclectic mix of traditional stone cottages and contemporary-line boathouses that keep within the strict regulations that make Stanford so charming. The accommodation at Coot Club does nothing to detract from the natural environment. The Boathouses in particular make the most of the magnificent views across the lagoon to the imposing Maanschynkop mountains.

With a nod to the sailing fraternities; the Boathouses, Port and Starboard, are fabulous nautical-themed homes ideal for relaxed holidays on the water. The Stone Cottages retain the charm of a typical stone building tucked into the Milkwood forests with beautiful outdoor seating areas.

Complete flexibility is offered with the Clubhouse, located in a historic Spookhuis, and al fresco dining under the spreading branches of the 400-year-old milkwoods. Enjoy breakfast from 8 to 11am and from 11am the Clubhouse offers an a la carte lunch menu of light eats. Food is kept simple but authentic in the relaxed spirit of Coot Club: BBQ roast chickens in the Weber Grill, pizzas cooked in the wood-fire oven, refreshing salads, homemade burgers and the like. An hour before sunset the ship’s bell is rung, followed by sundowners on the jetty. Here the dinner menu of the day is shared.

Amble along the walking trails through the fynbos, looking for animal tracks; hire a fat bike to explore the sandy pathways and dirt tracks leading to Walker Bay Beach; cycle into Stanford village; sand-board down the dunes on the beach; kick a ball around on the sprawling lawns; play volleyball or boules; or cosy up with a selection of board games, table tennis and table football. Several kayaks are available for guest use. With the Maanschynkop mountains as your ever-green backdrop, this is the best way to explore the lagoon, silently gliding alongside crested coots and yellow-billed ducks.

At A Glance

  • Off the beaten track
  • Recommended for families
  • Malaria Free
  • Swimming pool
  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Walking Trail
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife

Coot Club on the map

Rooms

Port - 3 Bedroom Boathouse

Port is made up of three bedrooms, two main ensuite with lagoon views on each side of the living areas, and a third smaller twin bedroom with separate bathroom. The house is ideally suited to a family, or friends if you don’t mind a coin toss to see who gets the master suite. The snug can accommodate additional children on sofa beds. An open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with vaulted ceiling adds to the airy and spacious charm that flows seamlessly out to the lawn, fynbos and lagoon beyond. A wood burning fireplace completes the atmosphere for the chillier nights in winter.

Starboard - 2 Bedroom Boathouse

The Starboard Boathouse has two bedrooms; one master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and spectacular views across the lagoon, and one smaller twin bedroom with a separate bathroom, making it perfectly suited to smaller families. There is also a cosy snug area with daybeds with which can be converted to beds for extra children. The Boathouse is complete with an open plan lounge with a wood burning fireplace, dining and kitchen area.

Stern - 2 Bedroom Boathouse

The Stern Boathouse has two completely private bedrooms on either side of the living area and is the perfect spot for couples looking for a getaway together but with ultimate privacy. On the port side is the first spacious bedroom with ensuite bathroom, whilst the second bedroom is on the starboard side, also with an ensuite bathroom. An open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with vaulted ceiling adds to the airy and spacious charm that flows seamlessly out to the lawn, fynbos and lagoon beyond. A wood burning fireplace completes the atmosphere for the chillier nights in winter, and there is a cosy snug area in which to escape the world with a good book