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Beloftesbos is The Perfect Forest Venue

May you be blessed with love and joy as you embark on this extraordinary journey together. We invite you to exchange your vows under the gracious oak trees at Beloftebos. Beloftebos is considered to be one of the best forest and garden wedding venues hosting both ceremonies and receptions.

The grove of oak trees is situated just beyond the farmhouse, on the banks of the Paardenberg River. The leaves of the huge trees create a natural green roof, dense enough for the legal signing of the register!

Everything at Beloftebos has been crafted with love and inspired by nature. The spectacular view is the perfect backdrop for a dream wedding. It is truly a special place for a unique and memorable ceremony. The newly renovated tented reception area gives you a feel of unexpected luxury. The huge fireplace, glass windows with sliding doors provide cosy comfort while you are still surrounded by the forest.

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Beloftebos Wedding Venue Stanford Western Cape Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

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VENUE ADDRESS

Beloftebos, Van Riebeeck Street, Hopetown, South Africa

LOCATION

Beloftebos, Van Riebeeck Street, Hopetown, South Africa

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VENUE DETAILS

Accommodation (Rooms)

8

RECEPTION HALL

WEDDINGS COORDINATION & PLANNING
The de Villiers Family has inherited a rich legacy of hospitality going back for six generations. Believing that that is part of their calling, their aim is to let every person that comes to the farm, experience such a heart-felt welcome. Andries and Coia de Villiers, the owners, are involved with every wedding and the coordinating thereof. Together with their four young children, they live out wholesome family values. Riana, Andries’ mom stays on the farm and plays a huge role in imparting these values. Corneli, Andries’ sister in law, is our excellent chef.

We partner with Sylvia Strauss from Special Events for the optional Wedding Planning upgrade. She is also our number one recommendation as flower and decor service provider. Her excellent work and years of experience in the industry as well as the very handy She-shed on the farm with decor items to hire make her the ideal choice. Sylvia’s keen eye for detail, design spark and coordination skills, turns each wedding into a highly personalized, bespoke occasion. Sylvia is very much an integral part of the Beloftebos family.

CATERING
Good food is Corneli’s passion, and no corners are cut to provide guests with an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The kitchen staff, all from the farm or the local village, function as a family. Whether it is making an old favourite like roosterkoek on the open fire, malva pudding with crème anglaise or a medallion of fillet steak done to perfection, you will savour the lovely lingering aftertaste for days to come.But it is no wonder since the De Villiers family have a rich tradition of good food and hospitality. Old journals were found with detailed descriptions of daily menus, with up to seven formal meals served to the whole farm, and any visitor that happened to be present!

ACCOMMODATION

Groenvy Farmhouse (Green Fig)
Groenvy boasts a huge lawn in front of the generous stoep with a built-in braai, and a green fig tree in the courtyard at the back. There is a spacious living area with fireplace and open plan kitchen. All the cupboards have been made from Blackwood trees that grow alongside the river running past Beloftebos.

Melkstal
Die Melkstal, the ‘used to be dairy’, is a Family Farm Lifestyle experience for the more discerning traveller. It has a beautiful view overlooking natural fynbos mountains and a swimming/ fishing dam. The main bedroom has a king size bed with an en-suit bathroom. There is a second bedroom with 2 three-quarter beds and separate bathroom. The open-plan lounge area features a long table and cosy fireplace with an additional double-bed sleeper couch. It includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and coffee ‘lovers’ machine walking out onto a semi-enclosed stoep with braai area and wood-fired hot / cold tub. Die Melkstal is ideal for a family break-away, any special occasion or romantic anniversary.

Granaat Cottage (Pomegranate Cottage)
Granaat: 8 guests Situated on a hill overlooking some of the surrounding farms and a poplar grove, Granaat Cottage boasts a large stoep in the front and a dam with the best clay at the back. Pomegranates (Granate in Afrikaans), is found during autumn on the surrounding trees.

Lighuisie
9 GUESTS 2 BEDROOMS AND A LOFT 2 BATHROOMS ( ONE OUTSIDE) For rest and renewal come and stay at our cottage on the hill, Light Cottage. Overlooking a dam, Light Cottage offers panoramic views and borders on the Salmonsdam Nature Reserve. Accommodation is cosy and comfortable. Appliances are gas powered, and lights are solar

Milk and Honey Cottage
‘Melk en Heuning’ is situated amongst fruit trees and huge old oaks. The last permanent resident, Old George, was the shepherd on the farm for three generations of de Villiers’s. He retired at the age of 80, and drove the donkey cart which was used as a wedding carriage until recently!

Wilde Olyf
Semi-dettached room with bathroom (shower) and kitchenette situated just behind Groenvy Farmhouse.  Lovely view of the fynbos covered Akkedisberg.  Queen size bed. Decorated by award winning Paarl based artist and wine farmer’s wife Victoria du Toit. Cost: R495 pp sharing, R795 pp for single.

Skaamrosie
Semi-dettached room with bathroom (shower) and kitchenette situated just behind Groenvy Farmhouse.  Lovely view of the fynbos covered Akkedisberg. Two single beds of king size bed. Decorated by award winning Paarl based artist and wine farmer’s wife Victoria du Toit.

Bergbruidjie (Blushing Bride)
Semi-detached room with bathroom (shower) and kitchenette situated just behind Groenvy Farmhouse.  Veranda with lovely view of the fynbos covered Akkedisberg.  Queen size bed. Decorated by award winning Paarl based artist and wine farmer’s wife Victoria du Toit. Cost: R495 pp sharing, R795 pp for single.