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Perivoli Lagoon House
Stanford, South Africa · Independent · High Luxury
Built by late 2019 in 140 hectares of indigenous fynbos above the Klein River Lagoon near Stanford, this exclusive-use villa sleeps up to eight across four suites. It is owned by the philanthropic Perivoli Trust, which directs all profits to conservation and nursery-school education across sub-Saharan Africa, so a stay funds classrooms. Guests also reach an isolated 18-kilometre beach in the surrounding Walker Bay conservancy, two hours from Cape Town.
- 4 rooms
- Opened 2019
About Perivoli Lagoon House
- Built between 2018 and late 2019, the four-suite villa sits within 140 hectares of indigenous fynbos overlooking the Klein River Lagoon near Stanford, South Africa.
- It is owned by the philanthropic Perivoli Trust, which directs all profits toward conservation and nursery-school education across sub-Saharan Africa.
- The property was named South Africa's Leading Luxury Private Villa at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
History
Perivoli Lagoon House is an ultra-contemporary exclusive-use villa built between 2018 and late 2019, set in 140 hectares of indigenous fynbos overlooking the Klein River Lagoon near Stanford, in South Africa's Western Cape. Designed for minimal environmental impact, it has four double suites accommodating up to eight guests.
The house is owned by the philanthropic Perivoli Trust, with all profits directed to conservation and nursery-school education in sub-Saharan Africa.
Experiences
- Farm-to-table private chef dining — Farm-to-table dining by the private chef, with tailored wine experiences sampling local award-winning wines.
- Private open 4x4 safari vehicle excursions — Private open 4x4 safari vehicle for excursions to the adjacent Walker Bay Nature Reserve.
- Private speedboat, skis, tubes and skipper — Two hours complimentary use of a private speedboat, skis, tubes and skipper, or a River Cruise on the Lady Stanford.
- Guided walks on the property — Guided walks on the property with a dedicated private nature guide.
- Kayaks and mountain bikes — Kayaks and mountain bikes available on the property.
- Southern right whale watching — Watching southern right whales breach the ocean surface within the surrounding ecosystem.
Amenities
- Pool
- Butler service
- All-inclusive
Awards
- South Africa's Leading Luxury Private Villa 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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