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Glittering Cape Town sunshine, the infinite Atlantic oceanscape, and the liberating joyfulness of one’s own home to soak it all in. Ellerman’s two sophisticated, contemporary-chic private villas seem to exist on a sphere between sea and sky, surrounded by emerald-green gardens and indigenous flora. Each elegant property features ample space for relaxing and entertaining, both indoors and out, with a showstopping infinity pool overlooking Cape Peninsula’s Bantry Bay and, perhaps most reassuring of all, a full, ever-attentive staff including a private chef, butler, and housekeeping — making this an ideal choice for families and groups of friends who appreciate effortless, intimate luxury at the edge of one of the world’s most vibrant cosmopolitan cities.
Villa One accommodates up to 10 guests, including children of all ages, with five generously proportioned en-suite bedrooms. Villa Two provides three equally gracious en-suite bedrooms, welcoming six guests in grand beachside style. Each stunning contemporary oceanfront home — deep soaker tubs, sea-toned, light-filled décor, and floor-to-ceiling panoramas — features a private infinity pool and spa, sun-drenched terrace, and, across airy multiple levels, beautiful open-plan dining and entertainment areas plus a cozy cinema room. From delicious bespoke menus prepared in the villa’s fully equipped kitchen by your private chef, to sundowner cocktails served by the butler (not to mention proximity to one of the continent’s most extensive private art collections at adjacent Ellerman House), this is a holiday home with a view to beat all views.
Take a walk unlike any other through Ellerman’s manicured and much-loved gardens. Inspired by nearby superstar Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the grounds are positively abloom with proteas and pelargoniums, trimmed with birdsong and awash with colour. Perhaps we’ll spend the afternoon in the soft light of a private garden art tour, plump for the drama of a coastal drive towards a vineyard tasting, and cap the day with a sommelier-led sundowner. Further afield, maybe a helicopter flight along the dramatic peninsula, or a short boat-crossing to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years. Of course, the greatest luxury here may be the freedom to do very little – linger by the pool, contemplate a particularly poignant painting – in a haven just minutes from a city that pulses with energy.
A note for families & children
While Ellerman House welcomes guests aged 12 and above, the two Villas –complete with private pool, chef, butler, and full staff – are ideal for families.