If you are looking for a trendy, family-friendly destination that offers outdoor adventures and a chance to unwind amidst pristine coastal nature, Coot Club is the perfect place to be.
Nestled between the Walker Bay Nature Reserve and the Klein River Lagoon, this new lagoon-side holiday destination is located two hours east of Cape Town, just outside the Overberg village of Stanford.
Inspired by the fifth book in Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons series, Coot Club is designed to keep children engaged with the outside world, while offering adults a chance to relax in the lap of nature.
The resort offers a wide range of equipment for cross-generational fun including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, boules, volleyball, a slip and slide, a mini soccer field, fat bikes and two swimming pools.
For indoor entertainment, the attic of the 19th-century stone clubhouse is equipped with table tennis and foosball, while downstairs, the historical building houses spacious dining areas where harvest-style dinners, buffet breakfasts and a la carte lunches are served.
Adults can sip on craft beer or regional wine at the homely bar, while kids can enjoy bombing off the jetty or whipping down the slip and slide, just within earshot.
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Coot Club strikes a perfect balance between kids and adults, setting it apart from traditional ‘family-friendly’ resorts. The property feels like a summer home with a mix of quirky, accessible and unpretentious accommodations, ranging from stone cottages to architecturally striking steel boathouses.
These modern boathouses have large sliding doors that open up to the elements, letting in fresh air and the sound of splashes from water-dwelling birds in the nearby shallows.
As fully-equipped self-catering accommodation, with breakfast included in the price and the option to purchase lunch and dinner, Coot Club is perfect for exploring the nearby Stanford and Hermanus areas.
Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, a chance to unwind, or regional exploration, Coot Club offers it all.
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