Where to stay
The Arniston Spa Hotel in the Overberg Region is a wonderful retreat for couples who enjoy being spoilt. It’s quietly secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, without being in the middle of nowhere. An old fishing village is nearby, as well as a golf course, shipwreck museum and the De Mond and De Hoop Nature Reserves. Although the hotel is notable for its sophisticated food and wine menus, and the bay for its clean beaches, the draw card is clearly the Ginko Spa. There’s a marvellously long list of spa treatments for you both to indulge in and several two-and three-day spa packages.
The specialised massages, body treatments and facials are all designed with pampering in mind. The rooms are light and airy, overlooking either the ocean or the pool, and come with all the mod cons. Local fare such as seafood and traditional dishes with a modern twist will get your mouth watering and the chef begins his day at the fishing boats, ensuring the freshest and tastiest dishes make it onto the menu. If you’re planning a day out and about, or just spent lounging on the beach, why not pick up a picnic to go? Being so close to the different wine routes also means access to some truly wonderful wines… a must for any honeymoon as you sit on your private balcony and feel yourself unwind.
Romantic must
The couple’s Rasul Treatment, also known as a Turkish steam bath, is a must.
A traditional Arabian- inspired cleansing comprising of heat, steam and mud combined in a sensual and aromatic environment will leave you completely relaxed, rejuvenated and with a great-feeling skin.
How to get there:
Arniston Bay is an easy two-hour drive from Cape Town through the hills of the Overberg Region.
Visit arnistonhotel.com.
Arniston Spa Hotel: 028 445 9000 or email info@arnistonhotel.com.
This feature is taken out of Wedding Inspirations magazine Autumn 2012