Mosaic Farm Sanctuary on the Hermanus Lagoon
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Surrounded by the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay Beach and Overberg Mountains, Mosaic perfectly blends the glories of nature with country luxury and superb South African food and wine. We welcome you as our guest to relax in enchanting accommodations and embrace the natural wonders of the Whale Coast and Cape Floral Kingdom. Enjoy whale watching in season, beach trips, quad biking, kayaking and bird watching. Mosaic is located outside the quaint village of Stanford, in the beautiful Overberg Wine Region, two hours south-east of Cape Town. |
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Mosaic
History of the 1892 Stanford Spookhuis
Journey back to 1857, when the land baron Duncan McFarlane registered as the first plot owner in the village of Stanford. Within several years he purchased all the land around the Hermanus Lagoon and along the Klein River. In 1892, Duncan's granddaughter, Henrietta and her husband Jack Poole, built an enormous stacked-stone manor house on part of that land which is now Mosaic Farm. It came to be known as the 1892 Stanford Spookhuis after remaining unoccupied for over a half century.
Built in the English Georgian style, the Spookhuis was in a complete state of ruin when Breese and Kathryn Johnson purchased the farm in 2002. An historic restoration has returned this enchanting manor house back to its original grandeur. It is now home to our fine dining restaurant, library, drawing room and loft-styled conference and wedding facility.
Accommodation
LAGOON LODGE
Luxury, with African simplicity
Our 5 Star Lagoon Lodge captures the essence of tranquillity in private safari-style suites for twelve to sixteen guests. Woven into an ancient Milkwood grove, glass and stone walls open up onto exquisite views of the mountains and lagoon. Each suite has luxurious beds under netting, a large romantic tub, outdoor shower and wooden viewing deck.
Boardwalks under a canopy of trees lead to our lapa where drinks and conversation are enjoyed by a fireplace that will warm your soul. A heated pool overlooks a bird sanctuary with the lagoon and mountains as a spectacular backdrop. As evening falls, you will witness the exquisite colours of the sun setting and the glorious expanse of the star-filled South African sky.
Your stay is inclusive of gourmet dinners by our chef, delicious breakfasts, welcome drink, sundowners, guided bird watching, kayaking and 4x4 beach trip (weather permitting; whale watching in season).
DUMINY COTTAGE
panoramic mountain views
Surrounded by milkwood trees, fynbos gardens, and abundant bird life, the Duminy Cottage is perfect for families. This spacious house features glass doors that open onto large porches and an upper deck with panoramic mountain and lagoon views.
Sleeps 9 with 2 en-suite bedrooms and a large loft with separate bathroom. One bedroom has a tub and outdoor shower; the second is wheelchair accessible with shower only. Includes a full kitchen, open living/dining room, wood burning stove and outdoor braai. The cottage is in our activity area near the 1892 Spookhuis restaurant.
Self Catering. Dinner, full breakfast and picnic lunch are available by reservation.
DUMINCHIE COTTAGE
panoramic mountain views
Surrounded by milkwood trees, fynbos gardens, and abundant bird life, the Duminchie Cottage overlooks magnificent mountain and lagoon views. This small, quaint one-bedroom cottage is one of the original stone farm buildings, fully renovated.
Sleeps 2 adults in one bedroom and 1-2 children in a small loft. Includes an efficiency kitchen, fireplace, one bathroom with shower only. The cottage is in our activity centre near the 1892 Spookhuis restaurant.
Self Catering. Dinner, full breakfast and picnic lunch are available by reservation.
WEDDINGS
Mosaic Farm... the perfect place for your perfect celebration. The true essence of the bride and groom is center stage, Mosaic is the backdrop: fynbos gardens, ancient milkwood groves, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the lagoon, the majestic Overberg Mountains.
The historic 1892 Stanford Spookhuis is now home to our fine-dining restaurant, wedding facility, library and loft-styled conference room. Previously in a state of ruin, an historic restoration returned this enchanting manor house back to its original grandeur.
Activities
Activities on Mosaic
LOCATION sets Mosaic Farm apart from all others. On the edge of the Hermanus Lagoon, Mosaic expands to a secluded part of the pristine Walker Bay Beach and Nature Reserve, the best place in the world for whale watching. Explore 933 hectares and almost 4 km of lagoon frontage for bird watching, flora, kayaking, hiking and quad bike tours.
Taste the flavour of award winning Cape wines on sundown excursions to the beach or from our private cellar in the historic 1892 Stanford Spookhuis.
Mosaic is centrally located to take in area activities such as shark-cage-diving, whale watching, Klipgat Archaeological Cave (stone-age), and the wine regions of Hemel-en-Aarde and Walker Bay.
