Stop Press!!!! I have found the ideal honeymoon location in Franschhoek in the Cape Town area.
My friends and I decided to have a day of wine tasting and lunch so headed out to Franschhoek in the winelands. No only are the views amazing, but there are some awesome wine farms such as Vrede en Lust and Moreson where you can taste the wines free of charge.
Our day took us to the Klein Genot Restaurant and Wine Estate for lunch. What a marvellous place. Incredibly stylish with beautiful wall papers, great use of colour and modern touches make this a place to sit back and chill. The kitchen is open plan and the chefs very interactive. We spent the entire afternoon playing scrabble, eating, enjoying the fireplace and drinking amazing wines.
But, the point I am trying to get to, is the Klein Genot Guest House. Absolutely beautiful. This old manor house is situated on a river with a large dam at the front of the property. You feel like you have arrived at someones fancy estate (which of course you have!).
The rooms are large and all have private verandas. There is an honesty bar with complimentary beer and soft drinks. High tea is served in the lounge every day and is included in the price.
What struck me about Klein Genot is that, for a pretty reasonable penny, you can relax in stylish surroundings, get an inkling of how the royals live it up on their vast estates, be served and pampered and completely melt into a different world.
Klein Genot Country Estate, in the Cape Winelands, is perfect for a relaxing few days, perfect for couples and honeymooners wanting a private retreat and awesome service. It is also great for small groups of friends wanting wine, food and space to enjoy themselves.
The Klein Genot restaurant and wine cellar would also work well for a medium sized wedding and of course the wedding party would stay at Klein Genot Guest House. I would say anything from 2 people to around 50 for a wedding here.
