For Capetonians · About an hour up the N1
A weekend away without the long drive
Leave Cape Town after work on Friday, take the N1 past Paarl and be in your own hot tub below the Hawequa mountains by sunset. Back home on Sunday before the traffic.
From R1,500 a night for two · Book directly with Martyn · Free cancellation up to a week before
159 guest reviews across three booking sites
Close enough for a last-minute plan
No flights and no long road trip. Just the N1, Paarl and a few minutes on the R301.
About an hour from the city
Up the N1 to Paarl, then on to Wellington. The farm is about 2 km outside town.
About 64 km from the airport
Easy for visitors flying into Cape Town International too.
A hot tub on your patio
Every cabin has its own. Light it as soon as you arrive.
Fresh air all weekend
Hiking trails next door, Bainskloof Pass up the road, a pool and Café La Vita.
What guests say
“A peaceful breakaway. A very peaceful experience.”
“Awesome, will definitely be back… great views of mountains, horses and springboks!”
“Fantastic. Great service, loved the animals.”
Read all the reviews on Booking.com, Airbnb and LekkeSlaap.
Friday to Sunday from Cape Town
A weekend that fits around the work week.
- 1Friday
Beat the traffic out
Head up the N1 after work. Check-in is between 15:00 and 18:00, so let Martyn know if you’ll be later.
- 2Saturday
Do everything or nothing
Breakfast at Café La Vita, hike next door or drive Bainskloof Pass, taste wine in Wellington, then braai and hot tub.
- 3Sunday
Home before lunch
Check out by 10:00 and you’re back in Cape Town about an hour later.
Pick your weekend cabin
Each sleeps two and has its own hot tub. Coming with friends? Book two or all three.
La Vita Romantic Getaway Cabin 1
A freestanding bath and an egg chair on the patio
An arched cabin with a king bed and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath. Step out to your own patio with a braai, a hanging egg chair and a private wood-fired hot tub facing the mountains.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Freestanding bath
- Patio & braai
- Air conditioning
- Smart TV
- Bar fridge & microwave
- Coffee
- Free WiFi
La Vita Romantic Getaway Cabin 2
A spa bath and a window full of mountains
An arched cabin with a king bed, a window onto the Hawequa mountains and an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath. Outside is your own patio with a braai and a private wood-fired hot tub.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Spa bath
- Patio & braai
- Air conditioning
- Smart TV
- Bar fridge & microwave
- Coffee
- Free WiFi
La Vita Farm Stay Suite
A hot tub overlooking the farm dam
A private suite attached to the farmhouse, with its own en-suite bathroom. Outside there’s a hot tub looking over the dam towards the mountains, an outdoor dining area and a braai, and the pool is a short walk away. Guests on Airbnb rate it 4.89 out of 5.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Hot tub with dam views
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Outdoor dining area
- Braai
- Swimming pool
- Mountain views
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Your escape is an hour away
Send Martyn this weekend’s dates, or next weekend’s, and he’ll tell you what’s free.
Questions guests ask
How far is it from Cape Town?
About an hour’s drive up the N1, past Paarl, to Wellington. La Vita Farm Stay is on the R301 about 2 km outside town.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 15:00 and 18:00 and check-out is by 10:00. If your plans need different times, ask Martyn when you enquire.
What does it cost?
From R1,500 a night for two. Book directly with Martyn on WhatsApp.
Can I cancel?
Cancellation is free up to a week before you arrive.
Is there somewhere to eat?
Café La Vita, right next door, serves breakfast and lunch every day. Each cabin also has a braai, a bar fridge, a microwave and coffee.
Your escape is an hour away
Send Martyn this weekend’s dates, or next weekend’s, and he’ll tell you what’s free. Send your dates and where you’d like to stay on WhatsApp. Martyn usually replies within the hour.
- Deal directly with Martyn, your host
- Personal service from enquiry to check-in
- Quick answers to questions about dates and extras
- Free cancellation up to a week before arrival
Planning something else?
Going to a wedding in Wellington? Stay a few minutes away and skip the drive home.
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Your first night married, in a private cabin with a wood-fired hot tub.
See the stayA Winelands mini-moon an hour from Cape Town, or the first stop on a longer trip.
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Celebrate another year with a hot tub, a bath for two and mountain views.
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The perfect couples’ weekend, about an hour from Cape Town: a farm, a hot tub and nothing on the calendar.
See the stayAn overnight date: a hike, lunch at the café, a sunset hot tub and breakfast in the morning.
See the stayPlanning to pop the question? A hot tub, a mountain sunset and nobody watching.
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A birthday surprise they won’t see coming: a farm, a hot tub and breakfast next door.
See the stayBridal party, three couples or a friends’ weekend: book both cabins and the Farm Stay Suite.
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