Dear Emily & Bryan,
Thanks again for getting in touch and allowing me the pleasure of assisting you plan your ultimate honeymoon trip to beautiful Cape Town.
Please see below my hand-picked suggestions on where to stay in Cape Town and the Winelands for your trip. I would recommend spending 3 days in Cape Town and 2 days in the Winelands (45 mins from Cape Town).
I have chosen the bellow properties to recommend to you as I have personally stayed at all of the hotels myself and I am more than confident advising you to do the same for a romantic occasion.
*Note: I have not stayed in the 2 Camps Bay apartments, but we work closely with the management company all the time and know their standards are high and never had any previous complaints.
You will notice that Babylonstoren and MannaBay are over your budget, but if in combination with either of the Camps Bay self-catering apartments, the overall price still works out under £350 per night. I am still waiting to hear back from another property in Franschoek who's price is lower than Babylonstoren and La Petite Dauphine, but as today is a public holiday in South Africa I will only hear back from them tomorrow.
Thanks again for getting in touch and allowing me the pleasure of assisting you plan your ultimate honeymoon trip to beautiful Cape Town.
Please see below my hand-picked suggestions on where to stay in Cape Town and the Winelands for your trip. I would recommend spending 3 days in Cape Town and 2 days in the Winelands (45 mins from Cape Town).
I have chosen the bellow properties to recommend to you as I have personally stayed at all of the hotels myself and I am more than confident advising you to do the same for a romantic occasion.
*Note: I have not stayed in the 2 Camps Bay apartments, but we work closely with the management company all the time and know their standards are high and never had any previous complaints.
You will notice that Babylonstoren and MannaBay are over your budget, but if in combination with either of the Camps Bay self-catering apartments, the overall price still works out under £350 per night. I am still waiting to hear back from another property in Franschoek who's price is lower than Babylonstoren and La Petite Dauphine, but as today is a public holiday in South Africa I will only hear back from them tomorrow.
Cape Town #1: Camps Bay Couples Paradise Apartment
14-17 Sep: Couples Paradise R2700 per night / £145
Located within walking distance to Camps Bay Beach, this is a beautiful, luxury, self catering apartment which is perfect for couples.(Click on the name for further details and images)
Located within walking distance to Camps Bay Beach, this is a beautiful, luxury, self catering apartment which is perfect for couples.(Click on the name for further details and images)
Cape Town #2: Camps Bay Beach Front Apartment
14-17 Sep: Camps Bay Beachfront Apartment R3780 / £203 per night
Modern, 2 bedroom, self catering apartment, located right on the beachfront in Camps Bay. Click the name for further info and images.
Modern, 2 bedroom, self catering apartment, located right on the beachfront in Camps Bay. Click the name for further info and images.
Cape Town #3: MannaBay Hotel - Exceptional Boutique Hotel
14-17 Sep: MannaBay Boutique Hotel R8200 / £439 per night in their PomPom suite with private pool.
This is one of my favourite hotels in Cape Town, there are only 8 rooms which means the service is super attentive and personalised. The hotel is located just below Table Mountain, with exceptional views over the city. The price includes breakfast, High Tea (with bottomless bubbles), local beers and wines, teas, coffees and after dinner port/whisky as well as a shuttle service within 10km of the hotel which is great for evening restaurant trips etc. Click on the name to view their website.
This is one of my favourite hotels in Cape Town, there are only 8 rooms which means the service is super attentive and personalised. The hotel is located just below Table Mountain, with exceptional views over the city. The price includes breakfast, High Tea (with bottomless bubbles), local beers and wines, teas, coffees and after dinner port/whisky as well as a shuttle service within 10km of the hotel which is great for evening restaurant trips etc. Click on the name to view their website.
THE CAPE WINELANDS
Winelands #1: Babylonstoren
17-19 Sep: Babylonstoren Luxury 5 Star Hotel R8600 / £460 per night
This luxury farm hotel is my absolute favourite place to visit in the Winelands (and that's saying a LOT!). The accommodation is truly beautiful, I'd recommend staying in one of their private cottages. Although this hotel is not located in the town itself, it is close enough and there is so much to see and do on the expansive property itself. There are 2 x award winning restaurants, a wonderful spa, shop, organic garden, wine tasting, cellar tours, cycling, fishing, walking... the list goes on. I'd suggest checking out their website and INSTAGRAM page to be truly inspired :)
The rate includes: Breakfast, wine tasting, cellar tour, mountain drive, guided fishing, guided garden tour and farm walks and more.
I would also recommend going on the Franschhoek Wine Tram, for a day of wine tastings and exploration (the wine tram goes to Babylonstoren so this is a great way to get around and taste some fantastic wines, without having to worry about driving yourselves).
This luxury farm hotel is my absolute favourite place to visit in the Winelands (and that's saying a LOT!). The accommodation is truly beautiful, I'd recommend staying in one of their private cottages. Although this hotel is not located in the town itself, it is close enough and there is so much to see and do on the expansive property itself. There are 2 x award winning restaurants, a wonderful spa, shop, organic garden, wine tasting, cellar tours, cycling, fishing, walking... the list goes on. I'd suggest checking out their website and INSTAGRAM page to be truly inspired :)
The rate includes: Breakfast, wine tasting, cellar tour, mountain drive, guided fishing, guided garden tour and farm walks and more.
I would also recommend going on the Franschhoek Wine Tram, for a day of wine tastings and exploration (the wine tram goes to Babylonstoren so this is a great way to get around and taste some fantastic wines, without having to worry about driving yourselves).
Winelands #2: La Petite Dauphine
17-19 Sep: La Petite Dauphine R5400 / £290 per night, inclusive of breakfast.
This is another amazing, 5 start guest farm, located in Franschhoek (45 mins from Cape Town) and a short 5 min drive from the centre of town, where all the restaurants and boutiques are. We love this guest farm because of it's privacy, tranquility, gorgeous cottages and delicious food.
This is another amazing, 5 start guest farm, located in Franschhoek (45 mins from Cape Town) and a short 5 min drive from the centre of town, where all the restaurants and boutiques are. We love this guest farm because of it's privacy, tranquility, gorgeous cottages and delicious food.
