Coot Club

South Africa

Set against an enchanting backdrop of the Klein Rivier Lagoon, mossy Maanschynkop mountains and a picture-perfect white sand beach, Coot Club is a one-of-a-kind retreat that’s all about pressing the reset button.

And the fact that you get to do it whilst beach exploring, kayaking, SUPing, or ambling along the nature trails is the cherry on top. Accommodation is either in a cosy Leeward cottages or in one of the contemporary, Scandi-inspired Boathouses on the edge of the lagoon. The Clubhouse is the central meeting point with a restaurant, bar and lots of outdoor space where wood-fired pizzas, grilled meat South African-style, and a hearty a la carte (and kids) menu are served. Just what’s needed after a day in the fresh air.

Plan Your Trip

Location

Stanford, Western Cape
2-hour drive from Cape Town

Price Range

VALUE
From R 5,450 (approx US$ 310)
per room per night
Bed and Breakfast.

Activities

Swimming, Kayaking, Whale Watching, SUPing, Walks, Sandboarding, Beach Visit, Sailing, Wine Tasting

Seasonality

OPEN ALL YEAR
Hottest months: Dec - March
Wettest months: June - Aug

Closest International Airport

Cape Town (CPT)
1h45min drive to Coot Club

Classification

CLASSIC
5 Boathouses
4 Leeward units
1 Lawns Villa

Guest Profile

WIDELY APPEALING
Children All Ages. Couples. Groups of Friends. Family. Weddings & Celebrations

Combines well with

Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Safari

Operational Since

2022

Impact

MEDIUM
Biodiversity Conservation area

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Why we love it

Coot Club is the ultimate year-round destination, with brisk walks and warm fires in the cooler months to alfresco braais and lazy summer swims when the temperature heats up.

Coot Club is all about hitting the reset button and spending time with family and friends, rising early for a meditative walk, or paddling across the lagoon in tune with the rhythms of nature.

Located on a lagoon with the sea a short hop over a sand dune belt, this is a special piece of land with a unique sense of place

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Places to stay at Coot Club

Boathouses

Striking and Scandi, the wooden-clad Boathouses sit in the fynbos thicket on the edge of the lagoon. With two or three bedrooms, there are configurations to suit couples, families or multi-generational groups and all have a kitchen and an open-plan lounge and dining room, lined with foldaway glass doors.

Sleeps 2, 4 or 6 | Children All ages

Leeward Cottages

The four leeward cottages offer extra privacy and are tucked away on the property. All open out onto private terraces and fynbos-filled gardens, and you’ll wake in the morning to birdsong.

4 Cottages | Children All Ages

Lawns

The original stone cottage, Lawns has a breezy double-height living area, BBQ and firepit area, a loft area for kids and three additional bedrooms. Just steps away from the lagoon, the large gardens are perfect for kids – and it’s close to the pool too.

Sleeps 6 + 4 children | Children All ages

Experiences on offer at Coot Club

Family connection

Travel with the most important people in your world

Food & wine

Gastronomic experiences to capture your palate

Islands & beach

Answer the allure of the ocean

River & lagoon experiences

From mighty rivers to tranquil lagoons

VAST Journeys

Discover the best of Coot Club with our curated selection of itineraries:

10 nights | South Africa

Whales, Wine & Wilderness

Perfect for couples, groups of friends, or multi-gen families, experience the best of South Africa’s majestic coastlines, vineyards, and rugged landscapes in one unforgettable journey.

3 nights Coot Club | 3 nights La Clé | 4 nights Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

12 nights | South Africa

Discover South Africa

An all-encompassing trip around South Africa’s highlights including the chance to get involved in rhino conservation, enjoy an aerial safari, kayak, SUP and sail, and feast on fine food and wine in the Cape.

4 nights Kwandwe Private Game Reserve | 3 nights Coot Club | 2 nights La Clé | 3 nights Tanda Tula