Valentine’s Day is a day of love, and although every day should be just as good a day to spoil your loved one, we always tend to make a little more effort on February 14th. For those of you still (dangerously) without Valentine’s Day plans, have a look at these magical places to spend time with your special someone in the Western Cape:
African Violet, Capri Village
African Violet is a beautiful self-catering accommodation nestled high up on the Table Mountain Range, offering awe-inspiring views over the picturesque Noordhoek Valley and the Atlantic Ocean.
There are 5 luxury self-catering villas that boast en-suite bathrooms, cotton percale linen, fireplaces or heaters, air-conditioning or fans, and exclusive DStv. The suites have fully equipped kitchenettes ensuring you’ll be able to prepare a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Luxury continental breakfasts are available on request.
The guest house features a Cabana, rock swimming pool, and sundeck. Should you want something more private, the Terrace Villa has its own private plunge pool and Jacuzzi with exquisite views over the valley. Spend some quality time with your loved one watching the sunset and the city below as it comes alive with enchanted flickering lights. Find out more.
Kennedys Beach Villa, Onrus
Kennedys Beach Villa oozes passion, with magical views of the white sanded Onrus River Beach.
The Villa, designed for two, is tucked away in a Milkwood forest. It has a Louis XIV queen-sized bed, quality linen, fireplace, sunken kitchenette, Victorian style bathroom, braai facility, and an open air Victorian bath. The Beach Suite has sweeping ocean views, and boasts a queen-sized bed, quality percale linen, an en-suite bathroom with a Victorian bath, and a sunken Jacuzzi on the sea-facing deck.
Kennedys Beach Villa has been voted as one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the Western Cape, ensuring your Valentine’s Day weekend will go off without a hitch. Find out more.
Angala Boutique Hotel and Guest House, Franschhoek
Angala boutique Hotel and Guest House is an ideal romantic escape set high up on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, in the Franschhoek valley.
There are 2 luxury rooms, 5 luxury suites, an executive suite (with a double spa bath), and a luxury cottage to choose from. All of the rooms feature air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, queen or king-sized beds, lavish linen, tea and coffee making facilities, and are serviced daily.
During your stay, you can enjoy delicious country breakfasts and fresh coffee, gourmet cuisine, and taste the finest Cape wines. The guest house boasts a lounge, massage and beauty therapies, a swimming pool, braai area, and picnic baskets by arrangement. Find out more.
At the rocks, Langebaan
At the Rocks is an idyllic guest house on the west coast, overlooking Schaapeneiland, the Langebaan lagoon, and Atlantic Ocean.
Romance is exuded through 5 luxury bedrooms. Each room has king-sized beds, fine linen, and an en-suite bathroom, three of which have bubbling spa baths. Soak yourselves in the tub with a glass of champagne, or relax on the deck and watch the vivid sunset.
Romantic activities to woo your loved one include relaxing in the swimming pool overlooking the lagoon, taking a paddle in a traditional fishing boat, or arranging a picnic basket you can enjoy amongst the wild flowers. Find out more.
Paradise Found, Knysna
Paradise Found is a self-catering home overlooking the Knysna Lagoon, Waterfront, and the famous Knysna Heads.
Choose between the apartment, the self-catering suite, and the B&B suite, all of which offer en-suite bathrooms, private entrances, and balconies. The apartment and the self-catering suite feature fully equipped kitchenettes for whipping up special dinners, while the B&B suite includes Continental or health breakfasts.
Spend a magical weekend of hand-in-hand beach walks, browsing the waterfront for special mementos, or taking champagne sunset cruises across the lagoon. End the day off with a candlelit dinner on your balcony. Find out more.
What are your plans to sweep your loved one off their feet this Valentine’s Day?
