Cape Cottages – Private Property Perfection
When we happened across Cape Cottages we knew right away it was the ultimate private property for a bride and groom to celebrate their wedding day. Boasting the most spectacular views, Cape Cottages is the perfect place for a marquee wedding and with onsite accommodation and the township of Apollo Bay close by, it’s a gorgeous getaway.
WEDDINGS
Cape Cottages is a blank canvas best suited to the creative and nature loving type. The property is open and spacious and boasts 8 acres of natural beauty with spectacular views of both the ocean and surrounding hills. Stunning by day or night it’s a magical space to enjoy in the lead up to your big day as well as enjoying some relaxation afterwards.
What sets Cape Cottages apart is that you really can put your own spin on your wedding day. There are no restrictions when it comes to the style of celebration you wish to host. Cape Cottages sets the scene for weddings both small and intimate or grand and luxurious!
The space is available leading up to your wedding so you can get creative. Welcome your family and friends and spend time together, enjoy meals that you can cook onsite, set up your wedding celebration without feeling rushed.
The Cape Cottages team are flexible and fun. When you book the property they love to hear all about your plans and if you wish to enlist their help – they can definitely lend their expertise. They have a huge list of creative and local talent that brides and grooms can avail of. However, if you have your day sorted, just have fun, they certainly won’t interfere.
Having 8 acres of stunning scenery also means that Cape Cottages can be a little more flexible when it comes to winding up the party. Chat to the team and they will certainly look at accommodating your request.
LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION
Cape Cottages is set on the most magical parcel of land in Skenes Creek North. Breathtaking would be a understatement for this rare gem. It offers space, privacy and stunning ocean views It comprises two properties on the one parcel of land, a property this serene and beautiful is hard to come by.
The main house sleeps 6 (1 x King, 1 x Queen & 2 x King Singles) The cottage is fully equipped for couples and a lovely space for the bride and groom to relax privately.
The nearest town is Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road and the Cape Cottages team can offer advice on the best transport solutions for your guests. The beauty of being so close to Apollo Bay is there are plenty of accommodation types for your guests to stay and the company Ocean View Properties on the Great Ocean Road is a great place to refer them to.
Though you’re welcome to think outside of the box and should a glamping style wedding be your thing, then you can speak to Cape Cottages on the best way to make this happen.
COST
The Cape Cottages Wedding Package starts from $5000 and includes;
Exclusive use of the grounds and both accommodation venues onsite for 4 nights for up to 8 people. (Thursday – Sunday, including late check out)
Linen/ towels provided for all
Early check in on arrival day
Late checkout on departure day
Capacity of 80-100 guests
Toilets – one male / one female portable trailer toilets
Complimentary bottles of bubbles for you and your bridal party to enjoy while you get ready!
Free wedding rehearsal before the wedding.
WHY HOST YOUR WEDDING AT CAPE COTTAGES?
It’s an open and beautiful space to create the wedding of your dreams!
A stunning part of the world to gather family and friends, with close access to the Great Ocean Road and the beautiful Redwoods.
A beautifully renovated home for the bridal party and a separate cottage for the bride & groom.
A flexible and fun property manager to help you through the whole process.
A space for the relaxed bride and groom – who wish to absorb the surrounding beauty of the property, while taking their time to create a unique celebration and then unwind.
CAPE COTTAGES TOP TIPS WHEN IT COME TO HOSTING A PRIVATE PROPERTY WEDDING
Make it your own
Do your research
Go local
Take the time to really enjoy the space
Make sure all the important people are there every step of the way!
Interested in hosting a private property wedding at Cape Cottages? Contact them here.
If you love the glamour of the Great Ocean Road, see Claire and Jeremy’s Moonlight Head celebration and then enjoy an adventure in a kombi for your honeymoon!
Images – Sweeter Than Honey Photography
