Couples weekend away · Cape Winelands
The perfect couples’ weekend away
Leave the city on Friday and be in a hot tub below the Hawequa mountains before sunset. Hike, swim, eat at the café next door and do absolutely nothing else.
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 Friday, far enough to switch off
Rated 9.4 on Booking.com, 4.87 on Airbnb and 4.7 out of 5 on LekkeSlaap across 159 reviews.
About an hour’s drive
On the R301 just outside Wellington, a straightforward drive from the city.
Hot tub on your patio
Every cabin has its own. The Romantic Getaway Cabins’ tubs are wood-fired.
Hiking next door
Patatskloof Hiking Trails is right beside the farm, and Bainskloof Pass is up the road.
Breakfast without cooking
Café La Vita next door serves breakfast and lunch every day.
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.
Your weekend, sorted
A simple plan. Skip any of it.
- 1Friday
Out of the city, into the tub
Check in from 15:00, light the hot tub and watch the sun go down over the Hawequa mountains. Braai on your patio.
- 2Saturday
Hike, swim, taste
Breakfast at Café La Vita, a morning walk on the trails next door, an afternoon at the pool or a tasting on the Wellington Wine Route.
- 3Sunday
A slow start
Coffee on the patio, a last look at the horses and springbok, and check out by 10:00.
Pick your weekend spot
Two Romantic Getaway Cabins and the Farm Stay Suite, each for two.
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 next free weekend, sorted
Send Martyn your dates. He usually replies within the hour.
Questions guests ask
What does it cost?
From R1,500 a night for two. Book directly with Martyn on WhatsApp.
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.
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.
What is there to do nearby?
Hiking trails next door, Bainskloof Pass with its rock pools, the Wellington Wine Route a few minutes away and Paarl about 25 minutes’ drive. See our things-to-do pages for more.
Your next free weekend, sorted
Send Martyn your dates. He usually replies within the hour. 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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Living in Cape Town? About an hour up the N1 to a farm, a hot tub and mountain views.
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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