Stanford is a sweet little village just outside the coastal town of Hermanus. It is full of charm and was established as a farming community. The roads are narrow and the majority still gravel. The houses are full of character and many have been restored to their former glory.

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• The Kleinriver passes through Stanford and his home to an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are boat cruises and kayak trips down the river and it is probably the ideal spot for birdwatching. During the month of October there is an annual Bird Fair. Sunset is the ideal time to spot birds, so why not take advantage of the Sunset Cruise, where you can sip on a drink whilst floating down the magical river.

Places of interest include Stanford's own micro-brewery where they have many unique blends of beer on tap and also the Klein River Dairy's cheese shop which sells delectable Leiden and Gruyere cheeses. There are interesting little shops in Stanford which you will come across if you browse the streets and also art galleries and pottery studios.

There are many adventure tours on offer, including 4 x4 trails, quad-biking, hikes and shark-cage diving in the nearby town of Gansbaai.

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