Wedding venue · Paarl
A wedding at Vrede en Lust
Vrede en Lust is a historic wine estate in the Simondium valley, famous for its award-winning wines and the popular Lust Bistro and Bakery. The estate offers a blend of modern luxury and Cape heritage, featuring extensive event facilities and vineyard accommodation.
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The celebration
Your day at Vrede en Lust
Interested in celebrating here? Ask us about the wedding options available at Vrede en Lust.
Beyond the celebration
Around Vrede en Lust
A look around the estate, separate from the wedding and stay photos.
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About
Vrede en Lust
Stay here
Stay at Vrede en Lust
Accommodation at Vrede en Lust includes 10 Luxury Vineyard Rooms and Jonkmanshuis Cottages (Marguerite, Barbére, Jacques), plus Manor House and The Residence on the official Stay pages. Breakfast and standard wine tasting included with Vineyard Rooms and cottages per official site.
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Luxury Vineyard Rooms
king or twin beds (10 rooms; sleeps 2 each) · en suite — 5 Garden View rooms with bath & shower; 5 Mountain View rooms with shower only
Features
- 10 en-suite rooms with valley views
- tea & coffee making facilities
- safe
- small fridge
- air conditioner with heating option
- hairdryer
- bath & swimming towels
- smart TV with Netflix (no satellite channels)
- free Wi-Fi
- patio
- non-smoking
- pet friendly (small breeds)
- à la carte breakfast and premium wine tasting included
Rates on request
Jonkmanshuis Cottages
two en-suite double bedrooms per cottage (Marguerite, Barbére, Jacques) · en-suite bathrooms (two per cottage)
Features
- three cottages: Marguerite, Barbére, Jacques
- living room with fireplace
- flat screen smart TV with Netflix
- fridge and microwave in each unit
- air-conditioned
- breakfast and complimentary standard wine tasting included
Rates on request
Manor House
3 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom
Features
- large reception room
- spacious lounge with fireplace
- formal dining room
- home theatre
- farmhouse-style kitchen with fireplace
- patio with Franschhoek valley views
- yellow wood floors and high yellow wood ceilings
- garden with swimming pool
Rates on request
The Residence
Features
- fully serviced elegantly designed villa
- indoor and outdoor entertainment areas
- children’s play area
- secured parking
- gym
- outdoor pool
- spa
- BBQ / picnic area
- Wi-Fi
- non-smoking
- TVs
Rates on request
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the Cape Winelands is one of the world's most sought-after wedding destinations, with estates offering everything from intimate vineyard ceremonies to grand cellar receptions. Each venue page shows what's possible.