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Ellerman House

A bastion of culture and elegance in Bantry Bay, Ellerman House is an art-filled escape in an Edwardian mansion. Each of the 13 rooms is spacious and bright, but the hotel offers plenty to explore outside the room. The estate pays tribute to South African culture, with two centuries of local art spread throughout the house, including in a dedicated gallery. Outside, stroll the terraced gardens or grab chairs by the ocean-facing pool. Even the restaurant is a tribute to the country, with elevated regional specialties best paired with local wines from the 7,500-bottle collection.

Ellerman House is located in Bantry Bay, north of Table Mountain in Cape Town.

Room Types

Classic House Room

With twin beds or one king, this 30sq m room is decorated in warm grey and charcoal tones. Each has a flatscreen TV, an iPod dock, a desk, air-conditioning, an alarm clock, a fully stocked free minibar, a coffee-maker and blackout curtains. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and separate tub, as well as heated floors and towel bars, and a double vanity.

from £1352

Superior House Room

With oversized windows looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, this bright 30sq m room has twin beds or one king. Each has a flatscreen TV, an iPod dock, a desk, a sitting area, air-conditioning, an alarm clock, a fully stocked free minibar, a coffee-maker and blackout curtains. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and separate tub, as well as heated floors and towel bars, and a double vanity.

from £1564

Deluxe Spa Room

Tucked away near the spa, these two 37sq m rooms share a private infinity pool and deck. Each can be made up with twin beds or one king, with contemporary decor. There is a flatscreen TV, an iPod dock, a desk, a sitting area, air-conditioning, an alarm clock, a fully stocked free minibar, a coffee-maker and blackout curtains. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and separate tub, as well as heated floors and towel bars, and a double vanity.

from £2282

Deluxe House Room

With a private terrace overlooking gardens and the Atlantic Ocean, these spacious rooms average 44sq m. Each has twin beds or one king, with unique decorations and oversized windows facing the ocean, gardens and city, as well as double doors out to the terrace. There is a flatscreen TV, an iPod dock, a desk, a sitting area, air-conditioning, an alarm clock, a fully stocked free minibar, a coffee-maker and blackout curtains. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and separate tub, as well as heated floors and towel bars, and a double vanity.

from £3890

Ellerman House Suite

These spacious 103sq m one-bedroom suites feature sweeping ocean views, a private terrace and a separate lounge and dining space. Each is uniquely decorated with paintings and sculptures from the hotel’s renowned collection of South African art. There is a flatscreen TV, an iPod dock, a desk, a sitting area, a dining table, air-conditioning, an alarm clock, a fully stocked free minibar, a coffee-maker and blackout curtains. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and oversized soaking tub, as well as heated floors and towel bars.

from £3298

Ellerman House Villa One

Tucked away for extra privacy and ideal for families, this 696sq m modern villa can be booked with three or four bedrooms. The space includes a formal lounge, TV room, dining room and study, along with a large deck and private infinity pool. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The three upstairs bedrooms, which can be made up with twins or king-sized beds, also have private terraces; the study can be made up as a fourth bedroom (ideal for two young children, one older child or a nanny). Each ensuite bathroom has heated floors, an infinity mirror, separate tub and rainfall shower; the master bathroom has sea views with glass windows to create the illusion of showering in the ocean. The fully-stocked kitchen has a hob, microwave, dishwasher and grill; a personal chef is on call if desired. Each ensuite bathroom has an infinity mirror, a separate tub and rainfall shower. The villa also has air-conditioning, an alarm clock and blackout curtains, along with a working fireplace. Two cots can be added to the bedrooms on request.

from £13528

Ellerman House Villa Two

Ideal for adult getaways, this three-bedroom 432sq m villa has open-plan living spaces and dining areas that flow out to two terraces and an infinity pool. Decorated in ocean-inspired colours with raw wood, the space includes a private theatre, a designer kitchen with an on-call chef, and a formal dining area. Each bedroom has an open-plan dressing room and ensuite bathroom, with glass walls to maximise ocean views. Two bedrooms come with a double bed; one can be made up with twins, by request. Each of the three bathrooms has a separate tub and extra-large shower, as well as heated floors; two bathrooms have partial ocean views. The villa has air-conditioning, an alarm clock and blackout curtains. The kitchen has a hob, microwave, dishwasher and grill. The villa sleeps a maximum of six adults; babies and children under 14 aren't allowed.

from £13952

Location

180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Cape Town, 8005

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