Vredenburg Manor House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Raithby, South Africa, hosting 250 standing. Best months: January, February, October, December.

Vredenburg Manor House

RaithbyWestern Cape, South Africa

Vredenburg Manor House is a historic estate in Raithby, roughly 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), with its own vineyard, gardens, pool and mountain views.

Guests
250 standing
Rooms
13 rooms, sleep 26
Cost
ZAR 122,520 to ZAR 151,033as a package
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather Dec–FebAisle estimate
Getting there
CPTabout 25 min by car

About the venue

Vredenburg Manor House is a historic estate in Raithby, roughly 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), with its own vineyard, gardens, pool and mountain views.

The property has 13 rooms sleeping up to 26 guests, an on-site chapel, and space for ceremonies outdoors with an indoor backup, plus indoor and outdoor reception options for up to 250 standing guests.

Wedding packages run from ZAR 122,520 to ZAR 151,033 in season (ZAR 113,420 to ZAR 135,886 off-season) and include accommodation, breakfast, ceremony and reception space, in-house catering, a coordinator, furniture and VAT, with a separate venue fee of ZAR 25,000.

Drinks, service and staff are charged separately, and the minimum booking is 30 guests.

  • 13 rooms sleeping up to 26 guests, from Deluxe Doubles with balcony to garden- and mountain-view suites and cottages
  • On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony options with an indoor backup space
  • Capacity for up to 250 standing guests, with a 30-guest minimum
  • Working vineyard, gardens, pool and mountain views on a historic property

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Standing reception
250 guests
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
13 rooms
Sleeps
26 guests
Room types
23 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Music until
00:00
Children
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Nearest airport
CPT, 25 min by car
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes
Phone
061 725 9120
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Reviews of Vredenburg Manor House

“A stunning property that delivered more than expected. The old buildings are delightful and our room in the loft was luxurious. Management’s attention to detail is obvious with all the little touches.”

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4.9out of 5, from 185 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

What is included in the wedding package price?
Packages include rooms, breakfast, ceremony space, reception space, catering, a coordinator, furniture and VAT. Drinks, service and staff are not included, and a venue fee of ZAR 25,000 applies separately.
How much do weddings cost here?
Packages range from ZAR 122,520 to ZAR 151,033, with off-season pricing from ZAR 113,420 to ZAR 135,886. Full details are in the wedding brochure at https://www.vredenburgmanor.com/sitepad-data/uploads/2026/01/Wedding-Brochure-Final-2026-2027-1.pdf.
Can we book the whole property?
Yes, a full buyout is available but not required.
Are children allowed?
No, the venue does not accommodate children.
How late can the music play, and how do guests get here?
The noise curfew is midnight. The venue is about 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), with on-site parking and a shuttle available.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in South Africa with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in South Africa, and you can replace each one with a quote.

Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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  • Standing reception: 250 guests

    “Our gardens are big enough to cater for an intimate gathering or a large party up to two hundred and fifty guests.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 30 guests

    “R1595 per person (Minimum of 30 guests and a maximum of 100 guests)”
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  • Rooms: 13 rooms

    “Total Rooms available: 13 Rooms Manor House: Four Rooms upstairs and One room downstairs Two Garden cottages with full kitchens, private garden and braai Six Garden suites with private patios.”
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  • Sleeps: 26 guests

    “1) Accommodation as per package option chosen, including breakfast for 26 guests in 13 rooms.”
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  • Room types: 23 listed

    “Deluxe Double Room with Balcony”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “1) Accommodation as per package option chosen, including breakfast for 26 guests in 13 rooms.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “The Included and Excluded are as the above, except that NO accommodation is included in the option.”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Chapel/shrine”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Four spacious lawn areas, ideal for hos ng your ceremony, pre-drinks and canapés, recep on, and a er-party.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “An air-condi oned indoor chapel and func on hall, complete with a bar and dance floor—perfect for rainy-day celebra ons.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “All catering is done in-house.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian

    “Dietary preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian will be adapted based on the majority of your guests' selections.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “An air-condi oned indoor chapel and func on hall, complete with a bar and dance floor—perfect for rainy-day celebra ons.”
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  • Price: ZAR 122,520 to ZAR 151,033 as a package

    “Spring / Summer Season 2026/7 1 October 2026- 30 April 2027 1 Night Package Deal for 50 guests 2 Night Package Deal for 50 guests R122 520.00 Vat Incl. R151 033.00 Vat Incl. R1595 per person, above 50 guests (Excluding accommodation)”
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  • Off-season price: ZAR 113,420 to ZAR 135,886 as a package

    “Packages: Autumn / Winter Season 2026 1 May 2026- 30 September 2026 1 Night Package Deal for 50 guests 2 Night Package Deal for 50 guests R113 420.00 Vat Incl. R135 886.00 Vat Incl. R1595 per person, above 50 guests (Excluding accommodation)”
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  • Venue fee: ZAR 25,000

    “Venue Only R25000.00 Vat Incl.”
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  • Included: Rooms, breakfast, ceremony space, reception space, catering, a coordinator, furniture and VAT

    “Included: 1) Accommodation as per package option chosen, including breakfast for 26 guests in 13 rooms. 2) Bridal Dressing Session with a maximum of 8 participants. 3) Venue Hire. Including standard tables, chairs, linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, setup and breakdown. 4) Catering of a 3-course plated sit down menu. Or 5 canapes and a 2 -course sit down plated menu. 5) On the day coordination”
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  • Not included: Drinks, service and staff

    “Excluded: 1) Flowers 2) Décor 3) Staff 4) Dj 5) Photographer 6) Cake 7) Stationary 8) Hair and Make-up 9) Bar and any other beverages 10) 12.5% Service Fee on Food and Beverage”
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  • Music until: 00:00

    “The venue closes at strictly midnight.”
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  • Children: No

    “ Please note that we do not accommodate children under the age of 12 years ”
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  • Nearest airport: CPT, 25 min by car

    “CPT”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “A bicycle rental service and free secure parking is available.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Shuttle services are available at an extra surcharge.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Our refurbished original rustic barn with high exposed wooden beams can be transformed into a fabulous air-conditioned dinner hall or a dance floor.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “A poolside pa o overlooking the gardens and pool, offering an in mate se ng for smaller recep ons”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “.A sunken boma fire pit area, featuring its own bar and dance floor—perfect for dancing the night away under the stars.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden, watered by borehole and greywater, and an outdoor swimming pool with lots of space to soak up the sun and enjoy a view of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountain Range.”
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  • Vineyard: Yes

    “Vredenburg Manor, a 17th-century Cape Dutch guest farm, is nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, ideally located between Somerset West and Stellenbosch.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden, watered by borehole and greywater, and an outdoor swimming pool with lots of space to soak up the sun and enjoy a view of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountain Range.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden, watered by borehole and greywater, and an outdoor swimming pool with lots of space to soak up the sun and enjoy a view of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountain Range.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Come have a true Cape-Dutch styled wedding on a spectacular 17th century estate, in the heart of the winelands, surrounded by lush green gardens and breathtakingly beautiful mountains.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “5) On the day coordination”
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ZAR 122,520 to ZAR 151,033as a package

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